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Over four hundred market women in Kumasi benefited from a free medical screening organized by the Muslim Health Workers Association of Ghana (MHWAG), in collaboration with the Muslim Health Students Association-Ghana (MUHSAG) from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The screening exercise, funded by 'Project for
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The healthcare industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in diagnostic imaging, predictive patient monitoring, and chat-based triage systems. While AI offers undeniable advantages in efficiency and accuracy, its integration also raises important challenges around workforce training, job security, and the preservation of human-centered
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The Imperial College London Diabetes and Endocrine Centre (ICLDEC) successfully hosted the second Diabetes Education Conference in Abu Dhabi, attracting over 300 healthcare professionals from various disciplines. The conference, themed "Personalised Diagnostics and Therapeutics: Where Man Meets Machine - What Comes Next?", explored the intersection of human expertise
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Sierra Leone has taken a significant step towards improving access to quality healthcare services by launching its first-ever online application portal for the recruitment of healthcare workers. The government, through the Ministry of Health, aims to recruit 3,000 professionals across various cadres, including nurses, midwives, laboratory scientists, and pharmacists.
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Recent research has highlighted the alarming rates of anxiety among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. A study conducted at the University of Nevada found that social support may play a crucial role in buffering against anxiety under stress. The research, titled "A Cross-lagged Panel Analysis of Giving and
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the Faculty of Medicine has shed light on the psychological resilience and stress symptoms experienced by health care workers following the devastating 2023 Kahramanmaras earthquake in Turkey. The research, published in the Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness journal, aimed to assess the
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison honored the hospital workers who responded to the tragic mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, praising their life-saving efforts and the critical role of Level 1 Trauma Centers in communities. As a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, Rep. Morrison
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A recent study published in Discover Public Health explores the prevalence and factors associated with optimal breastfeeding among health workers in the Kumasi metropolis of Ghana. Investigators from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology conducted a mixed-methods cross-sectional study in four hospitals, involving 180 female health workers. The study
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Health workers in Budaka District, Uganda have been advised to develop a culture of saving and investing to ensure their financial security after retirement. The Budaka Health Workers Association chairperson, Sam Lyadda, made this plea during a farewell event for the outgoing District Health Officer, Sam Wejaga, who has served
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Psychological self-monitoring apps can significantly contribute to reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma exposure in health care workers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study published in the JMIR mHealth and uHealth journal explored the experience of health care workers in Quebec, Canada, who used a basic psychological
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Research into disaster preparedness in Saudi Arabia's primary healthcare workers has highlighted the importance of integrating both technical competencies and psychosocial resilience into disaster management programs. The study, conducted in Alqurayat, Saudi Arabia, employed a mixed-methods approach to evaluate the preparedness levels of 400 healthcare workers, including doctors,
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Fresh data on Health and Medicine were presented in a new report, showcasing the significant impact of social media on contemporary healthcare. The research, conducted by Cyprus International University, examined the dimensions of social media and its effect on the productivity of healthcare workers in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital. The
