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Ghana records 26 new Mpox cases, total rises to 45

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported 26 new confirmed Mpox cases, bringing the total infections to 45 as of May 31, 2025. No new...

Ofori-Atta diagnosed with cancer

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing treatment, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has revealed. At...

St. Thomas Eye Hospital unveils cutting-edge laser technology to transform glaucoma treatment

In a major stride toward combating glaucoma — the leading cause of irreversible blindness in Ghana — St. Thomas Eye Hospital has officially launched...

Bleached children may suffer brain damage, other health complications – Dr. Beyuo

A member of the Parliamentary Health Committee, Dr. Titus Beyuo, has cautioned parents and guardians against bleaching their children’s skin in an attempt to...

Adom TV’s ‘Nkwa Hia’ now airs on Fridays

Nkwa Hia, a health talk show on Adom TV from June 6, 2025, will now be broadcast on Fridays at 8:00 pm. The change from...

Bleached Babies: The toxic beauty obsession endangering Ghana’s children

A joint investigation by JoyNews and Nigeria Health Watch has revealed a troubling public health crisis in Ghana: parents are bleaching the skin of...

NCCE urges Ghanaians to make health a priority

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged Ghanaians—particularly women—to prioritize their health and the...

Love without labels: Why the ‘talking stage’ is killing our emotional intelligence

We’re always “vibing,” but never arriving.Somewhere between “hey you up?” and “we’re just taking things slow,” a generation is losing the art of emotional...

Rotational nurses and midwives declare strike

The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association of Ghana has declared its intention to embark on a nationwide strike effective Monday, June 2, 2025, to...

UCC professor proposes mobile lab to combat food fraud

Professor of Food Integrity Engineering at the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Ernest Teye, has proposed the establishment of a mobile food integrity laboratory...

Free Obstetric Fistula surgeries rolled out in Ghana to restore dignity and hope

In what many are calling a life-restoring breakthrough for maternal health in Ghana, free obstetric fistula surgeries are now being offered across five regional...

GHS confirms eight new Mpox cases, urges public vigilance

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed eight new cases of Mpox (formerly monkeypox), raising the total number of infections in 2025 to nine...

Star Assurance, Hope for Little Lives deliver transformative outreach

As part of activities to mark its 40th anniversary, Star Assurance Limited, in partnership with HOPE for Little Lives – a Non-Governmental Organisation -...

Laboratory Professionals petition Chief of Staff over recruitment discrimination

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union (MELPWU) has petitioned the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, over what it describes as systemic recruitment discrimination against...

Safety Professionals issue guidelines to curb spread of Mpox

The Ghana Institute of Safety and Environmental Professionals (GhiSEP) has expressed concern about the health of the general public after Ghana recorded four Mpox...

GHS takes measures to check Mpox outbreak

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has initiated contact tracing efforts to identify individuals who might have come into contact with the two confirmed cases...

The Hidden Jewel: Unveiling the true strength of Ghana’s healthcare system

“Jewels shine brighter in impoverished conditions” is a statement that captures the resilience and strength of physicians in Ghana.Charged with the demanding responsibility of delivering...

Honesty is the first step to healing — Counselor urges truth in troubled marriages

Marriage counsellor, Tina Amaniampong, has advised couples to uphold trust and mutual respect in their relationships, describing marriage as a deliberate and sacred commitment. Her...

The potential of local foods in hypertension prevention and treatment

World Hypertension Day is here with us! Hypertension also known as High blood pressure and commonly referred to as ‘BP’ in Ghanaian medical consulting...

Ghana strategically positioned to manufacture vaccines – Health Minister

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says Ghana is now strategically positioned to manufacture its own vaccines following the establishment of the National Vaccine Institute. He...

Rotational Nurses and Midwives issue one-week ultimatum to gov’t to release delayed allowances

Thousands of Rotational Nurses and Midwives in Ghana are expressing their frustration over the continued delays in the disbursement of their service allowances. Despite having...

Plastics can kill – Lecturer warns Ghanaians

A lecturer at GIMPA Business School, Dr. Richard Kwesi Bossu, has warned of the severe health risks associated with plastic use and is calling...

Gifty Anti Foundation donates incubator to Tema Regional Hospital ahead of Mother’s Day

The Gifty Anti Foundation, in collaboration with Geisha Ghana, has donated an incubator to the Tema Regional Hospital as part of its annual pre-Mother’s...

Ghana Health Service reshuffles senior staff in major structural overhaul

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reshuffled and reassigned over a dozen key officials in a move that the new Director-General says is aimed...

Parliamentarians unite for immunisation financing in Africa and Asia, resulting in the Istanbul call to action 

In the heart of Istanbul, a powerful alliance emerged last week as 21 Members of Parliament (MPs) from across Africa and Asia gathered with...

How I lost family members to diabetes and cancer – Mahama recounts

President John Dramani Mahama has called for a nationwide campaign to promote public awareness, household screening, and early detection in response to the growing...

Why Mahama ordered audit into Agenda 111 projects – Health Minister discloses [Video]

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that none of the hospitals under the Agenda 111 initiative is currently operational.Speaking in an...

Ghana achieves 97% reduction in malaria deaths

Ghana has been able to reduce deaths caused by malaria by over 97% between 2014 and 2024. In addition, outpatient department cases have declined by...

GHS reaffirms commitment to strengthening health sector partnership with Japan

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Government of...

Goaso Hospital appeals for Gov’t-Private partnership on Staff Housing

Managers of the Goaso Municipal Hospital in the Ahafo Region have appealed to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health to push for government intervention...

Tamale Teaching Hospital doctors call off strike

Doctors at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) have called off their industrial action and resumed full services following engagements with the Ministry of Health...

Parliamentary Health Committee endorses status of Sunyani Teaching Hospital

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health team touring hospitals in the middle belt has affirmed that the Sunyani facility maintains its status as a...

AMMREN commemorates 2025 African vaccination week and child health in Ghana

Remarks by the African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) at a Webinar for Journalists to Commemorate the 2025 African Vaccination Week and Child...

HFFG and partners advocate for timely vaccine payments

Non-governmental organisation, Hope for Future Generations (HFFG) and partners have called on the government to prioritise the timely payment of vaccine co-financing obligation.HFFG has...

Newborns to receive Hepatitis B vaccinations from October

From October this year, all newborns will be vaccinated against Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) at birth, the Programme Manager of the Expanded Programme on...

Suhum MP launches campaign against Opioid and hard drug abuse among youth

The Member of Parliament for Suhum Constituency, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, has launched a campaign against drug abuse, particularly opioids, which he says are "slipping...

Minority Caucus condemns dismissal of Tamale Teaching Hospital CEO

The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the dismissal of Dr. Adam Atiku, Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, by newly appointed...

Heal Komfo Anokye Project advances to second phase

The second phase of the Heal Komfo Anokye Project is making steady progress, following the successful renovation and handover of the A4 and A5...

Parliament’s health committee to tour hospitals nationwide

The Parliamentary Select Committee on Health is set to embark on a nationwide tour of Regional and Teaching Hospitals from Tuesday, April 22 to...

Committee inaugurated for establishment of Kumawu Nursing and Midwifery College

At a time when quality nursing education and healthcare delivery are increasingly vital to everyday life, the establishment of advanced training programmes for skilled...