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Since this time rates have been consistently decreasing. Confirmed cases of malaria have increased dramatically in recent years from just over one million cases in 2011 to 3.7 million in 2012. However, there has a reduction in confirmed deaths from malaria between 2006 and 2012. Incidence of tuberculosis (TB) reduced significantly in the period 1990–2013 and estimated mortality (when mortality data excludes cases comorbid with HIV) fell by more than twothirds in this time. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounted for an estimated 41 per cent of all mortality in Ghana in 2012. In 2012 the most prevalent NCDs were cardiovascular diseases (18 per cent). Cancer, non-communicable variants of respiratory diseases and diabetes contributed five per cent, two per cent and two per cent to total mortality, respectively (2012). Injuries accounted for eight per cent of deaths in 2012. The most commonly diagnosed mental illnesses in Ghana are depression and mood disorders. Also present, although less Under-five mortality 150 120 90 60 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2015 Under-five mortality per 1,000 live births 2015 MDG 4 target 30 Life expectancy and HIV/AIDS 2.5 2.0 1.5 1.0 1980 1990 2000 2013 Prevalence of HIV/AIDS among those aged 15–49 Life expectancy Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population aged 15-49) Life expectancy in years 70 60 50 0.5 Giving the Best in Medicine and Nursing Care N Nyaho Medical Centre in Ghana was established in March 1970 by the late Dr Kwami Nyaho Tamaklo, and since 2001, the current Managing Director, Mrs Janet Tamaklo has maintained its legacy through its continued mission statement and increased vision: To be a world-renowned medical centre providing the best in medicine and nursing care. wb Tc Mm it a T mt n Nyaho Medical Centre is recognised throughout the health industry for its high calibre healthcare professionals and excellent facilities. Q Ultra-Modern Equipment Q 24hr Pharmacy and Diagnostic Services Q Extensive In-Patient Facility … 3 and more than 30 different specialties A One-Stop Shop for Health H Service Delivery www.nyahomedical.h com


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