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TOWARDS GLOBAL POLIO ERADICATION
Join us for a CPD session on Polio Surveillance and Response in Ghana.
📅 23rd August 2026 | 🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
🎓 MDC CPD Accredited
Let’s strengthen surveillance and response to end polio.
🔗 Register: africacdc-org.zoom.us/webina…
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CHAG is more than a health provider, it is the heartbeat of Ghana’s health system. Across rural and peri urban communities, CHAG facilities ensure that no one is left behind. #FaithInAction @Amref_Worldwide @_GHSofficial @jjduah
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Are you eating healthy foods but still not seeing results? Maybe it’s not just what you’re eating , but how much you’re eating that’s making the difference.
Today, we’re discussing Portion Control; what to eat, how much to eat, and what to avoid for a healthier lifestyle.
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❗️PRESS RELEASE ❗️
Ghana Health Service Assures Public of Enhanced Surveillance Against Hantavirus
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Honored to be featured by the SORMAS Foundation. Supporting SORMAS users across the country has been successful thanks to the incredible team we have working together to strengthen disease surveillance 🇬🇭 @DSD_GHS
#Ghana #SORMAS
🔦𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗶𝗶 𝗔𝗿𝘆𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘆 𝗔𝗴𝘆𝗲𝗶 𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗨𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗮!
👉 Read the full interview here: sormas.org/learn/news/commun…
#Ghana #CommunitySpotlight #Users #SORMAS
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DG Rallies Saboba to Intensify Meningitis Prevention; Engages Traditional Leaders and Health Workers.
Read more here: ghs.gov.gh/news-and-events/d…
Disease Surveillance Dept_GHS retweeted
All health care workers are invited to the webinar on bacterial meningitis orientation scheduled for SUNDAY, 8th February, 2026.
To participate, please register using the link below or scan the attached QR code.
africacdc-org.zoom.us/webina…
❗️ Press Release ❗️
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in Ethiopia.
The Service urges the general public to stay alert and report immediately to the nearest health facility if you see any of the symptoms.
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Good to prevent any reintroduction of virus to c’ties from potential bio samples. Congrats to @GHS @DSD_GHS, the Taskforce on Poliovirus Containment and the assessment teams as you wrap up the field work. @WHO will continue to provide required guidance. @UNICEFpolio @WHO_Polio
Ghana steps up efforts to prevent poliovirus reintroduction.
With @WHO support, field officers are now trained to assess labs for poliovirus risks—securing samples, strengthening biosafety and protecting the population.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4n6b6SK
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Ghana has recorded 6 new Mpox cases, bringing the total to 85.
Know the symptoms:
Fever, rash, headache, muscle pain, swollen lymph nodes.
Mpox spreads through close contact.
Report symptoms early at the nearest health facility.
#Mpox
#HealthAlert
#StaySafe
Join our online sensitization session on Mpox for healthcare workers!
Learn symptoms, prevention, and response strategies to stay prepared.
Watch now: youtube.com/live/zy-7GNzCODg…
#Mpox #Healthcare #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention
Disease Surveillance Dept_GHS retweeted
We have confirmed an outbreak of Sudan Ebola Virus Disease in Kampala, Uganda, following verification from three National Reference Laboratories. The index case, a 32 year old male nurse from Mulago NRH, sought treatment at multiple facilities but our rapid response teams are fully deployed, contact tracing is underway, and all necessary measures are in place to contain the situation. We assure the public that we are in full control.
Incase of any suspected case, call us on toll free 0800100066.
‼️ Press Release‼️
Increased Acute Respiratory Infections linked to hMPV in China and Northern Hemisphere.
Stay informed and follow the health guidelines.
