Ghana
Ghana (Medicine)
Ghana (pronounced /ˈɡɑːnə/), in the context of medicine, refers to the medical practices, health systems, and health status in the West African country of Ghana.
Etymology
The name "Ghana" means "warrior king" and was the title accorded to the kings of the medieval Ghana Empire. The empire was known in the region as Wagadugu, which thrived in present day southeastern Mauritania and western Mali. The name was adopted by the locals to denote their land after the collapse of the empire.
Health System
The health system in Ghana is primarily funded by the government through the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The GHS is an autonomous executive agency responsible for implementation of national policies under the control of the Ghanaian Minister for Health through its governing council - the Ghana Health Service Council.
Diseases and Conditions
Ghana faces several health challenges, including communicable diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis, and non-communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes, and cancer.
Medical Education
Medical education in Ghana is provided by several institutions, including the University of Ghana Medical School, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, and the University for Development Studies.
Related Terms
- Ghana Health Service
- Ghana Empire
- Malaria in Ghana
- HIV/AIDS in Ghana
- Tuberculosis in Ghana
- University of Ghana Medical School
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- University for Development Studies
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ghana
- Wikipedia's article - Ghana
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