Immigrating to Canada as a medical professional has become a promising pathway for doctors seeking new opportunities and a higher quality of life. Canada's Express Entry system, tailored for skilled workers, offers a streamlined process for obtaining permanent residency (PR). For doctors, this involves meeting specific educational and professional criteria, demonstrating language proficiency, and navigating a series of procedural steps to ensure their credentials are recognized. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the Express Entry process for doctors, covering essential costs, required documents, and the likelihood of practicing medicine upon arrival in Canada. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or a recent graduate, understanding these key elements will help you embark on your journey to Canada with confidence and clarity. Preliminary Requirements Before Receiving an Invitation: 1. IELTS ( General Training ): • Cost: GHC 3,200-3,400 or equivalent ...

Two foreign nationals on Wednesday reported at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital having developed some symptoms suspected to be  coronavirus . The patients, a Chinese and an Argentine who have been living together in the country for some days, have been isolated at the facility while blood samples taken have been sent to the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), for further analysis. Greater Accra Divisional Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association, Dr Winifred Baah revealed on the PM Express on JoyNews Wednesday. Dr Baah explained that the Chinese left the home country for Ghana sometime in September 2019 while the Argentine, who was in Shanghai, joined the Chinese in Ghana in January. “They’ve all developed some symptoms that fit the case definition [but] it doesn’t mean they have the disease,” he clarified. He said another round of testing is expected to be conducted on the two nationals Thursday. He explained that the patients ...

Authorities in Cote d'Ivoire have tested the first person on the African continent for the Wuhan coronavirus, Cote d'Ivoire’s Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene said in a statement Sunday.  An Ivorian student who traveled from Beijing to Abidjan experienced symptoms such as coughing, sneezing and difficulty breathing, the ministry said. The student was moved to a safe location on arrival at the airport and is currently under medical observation, the ministry said. Authorities believe it is a case of pneumonia and not coronavirus, but the final diagnosis will be made after the analysis of the tests results, the ministry said. The ministry urged residents not to panic, to maintain proper hygiene and to visit the closest health center in case of fever, cough or breathing difficulties.

Breast Care International (BCI) has indicated that it will from next year intensify its campaign on breast cancer awareness across the country. The aim for the drive is to make Ghana the African hub for the education and treatment of breast cancer across the globe. This was contained in a statement to thank the general public and its sponsors who help make 2015 a success ahead of the yuletide. Below is the full statement We are suddenly rounding up another year, a year full of bliss and challenges. A year that characterized increased patronage of our awareness creation programs one breadth, while illiteracy, ignorance and crunch poverty in another, conspired, to keep a marginal percentage of the populace, from accessing our free screening programs. These constraints notwithstanding, this is the season of joy and merry-making, sufficient reason why we join millions of Ghanaians to bask in the celebrations. The Board, Management and Staff of Breast Care international and Peace And Love H...

Cold chain medicines are drugs that need to be in a specific temperature for them to work. In this case, they have to remain cool, cold or frozen depending on the medicine for its efficacy to be maintained. However, recent power outages are causing much harm-to patients and to pharmacy owners as well. The details of this issue will amaze you. The load shedding exercise is affecting almost all sectors of the economy and the pharmaceutical sector is not exempted. Some medicines used by some patients are not working as it should be because their efficacy has been compromised due to unstable power supply. Here is a story of how an encounter with a patient gingered me to write this article into the public domain. Gloves on, disinfectant application-checked! Glucometer is ready…ready? And pinch! Blood oozed from her shaky tiny fingers and sample for her blood sugar testing was carried out. It turned out to be high…too high. My patient looked worried and she blamed her insulin citing that the...

The ministry of health is impressing on Ghanaians to bear with his outfit as steps are taken to overhaul and restructure the troubled National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The sector minister, Alex Segbefia, says the government is aware of the challenges and agitations of Ghanaians about the scheme and will put smiles back on the faces of Ghanaians. The minister who was speaking at the 50th Anniversary celebration of the St. Francis Xavier Hospital at Assin Foso in the Central Region assured Ghanaians that measures being taken by government to completely overhaul the National health Insurance Scheme will be successful. He promised that after the overhaul, the scheme will be able to serve the purpose for which it was instituted.  “Government intends to intensify the relationship and to create opportunities for missions and the private sector to take more active part in service delivery. We are keenly examining the challenges you face with the National Health Insurance Scheme and ...