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The ‘Nightingale Challenge’ launched at UGMC

The ‘Nightingale Challenge’ launched at UGMC

Twenty-One (21) Nursing staff of the University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD (UGMC), have undergone a leadership training programme as part of their preparations towards the ‘Nursing Now Nightingale Challenge’. The training was done by the Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Mrs. Judith Asiamah.

Battling COVID-19:UGMC and PharmAccess launch of CovidConnect  Service

Battling COVID-19:UGMC and PharmAccess launch of CovidConnect Service

A cross-section of employees of the University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD (UGMC) comprising clinical and non-clinical staff have been trained on the signs and symptoms, mode of transmission, risk factors and the necessary protective measures to take to shield themselves from being infected with the deadly Coronavirus.

UGMC AND N&MC partner to train nurses

UGMC AND N&MC partner to train nurses

The University of Ghana Medical Centre LTD (UGMC) together with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (N & MC) have jointly organized a training exercise on the proper way to don and doff Personal Protective Equipment’s (PPE’s) for effective COVID-19 management.

Visit of students from UNIVERSITÉ D'ABOMEY- Benin

Visit of students from UNIVERSITÉ D'ABOMEY- Benin

About sixty (60) students from the department of Imaging and Radiobiology Department from the Université D'Abomey-Calavi (Ecole Polytechnique D’Abomey-Calavi) in Benin, paid a visit to the University of Ghana Medical Centre Limited on the 11th of September 2019. The purpose of the visit was to familiarize themselves with the facilities and services of the centre.

High blood pressure research: 2019 overview

High blood pressure research: 2019 overview

In this special feature, we collate some of the most intriguing hypertension studies from 2019. We particularly focus on nutrition, risk factors, and hypertension's relationship with dementia.

Researchers discover new autoinflammatory condition

Researchers discover new autoinflammatory condition

A team of specialists from Australia and the United States has identified a new autoinflammatory condition in humans. They also understand what causes it, which can help researchers find adequate treatment.