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Health workers’ refusal of posting to Krachi West undermines healthcare delivery

Health workers’ refusal to accept postings to Krachi West Municipality in the Oti Region is increasingly undermining healthcare delivery, according to the Municipal Health...

Government will not relent on its efforts to make conditions good for health workers – Mintah Akandoh

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured that government will continue efforts to improve conditions of service for medical doctors and other...

Health Minister clarifies free primary healthcare scope

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has clarified that teaching hospitals and regional hospitals will not be included in the government’s Free Primary...

Health Minister unveils nationwide preventive care expansion plan

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced a major shift in Ghana’s healthcare delivery system, with renewed focus on prevention rather than...

Health Minister details scope of Ghana’s primary healthcare policy

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has detailed the scope of Ghana’s primary healthcare policy, describing it as the foundation of a strong...

Principal Medical Herbalist outlines key risk factors for erectile dysfunction

Principal Medical Herbalist at Medi Moses Clinic, Dr. Prince Osei, has outlined key risk factors that can lead to erectile dysfunction, grouping them into...

Gov’t to roll out free primary healthcare policy nationwide – Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that government will fully absorb the cost of primary healthcare services under a new flagship...

MTN drives blood donation as Asante Mampong as part of Ashantifest

Hundreds of residents in and around Asante Mampong responded positively to the 2026 MTN Ashantifest blood donation exercise held over the weekend. The medical exercise...

Obra Show: Man rejects DNA test as paternity dispute sparks outrage on live radio

A heated and controversial paternity dispute has erupted on Nhyira FM’s Obra Show, leaving listeners divided and a child at the center of a...

Gideon Boako cuts sod for construction of maternity block at Duayaw Nkwanta Health Centre

The Dr. Gideon Boako, Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency in the Ahafo Region, has cut sod for the construction of a new...

Zoomlion, Geo Pomona seal deal to transform Zimbabwe’s waste sector

Zoomlion Ghana Limited and Geo Pomona Waste Management (Pvt) Ltd., in Zimbabwe have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening waste management...

Home burials pose public health risk – Expert warns

A public health expert, Dr. Benjamin Arhin, has warned that burying dead bodies at home is dangerous and poses serious public health risks. His caution...

Mahama calls for equitable global health support at One Health Summit

President John Dramani Mahama has called for stronger global cooperation and equitable access to resources to improve health outcomes, particularly in Africa. Speaking as co-chair...

Ghana marks World Health Day with call for science-led healthcare

The Ministry of Health Ghana has joined the global community to mark World Health Day 2026, calling for science-driven decision-making and stronger cross-sector collaboration. In...

Former UGMC boss recounts ‘up and down’ hospital nightmare resulting in niece’s death

The former Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Dr Darius Osei, has revealed how he watched helplessly as his...

“Pay this, pay that, and the patient dies” – Former UGMC boss demands end to cash-and-carry in emergency care

The former Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Dr Darius Osei, has criticised the “pay-before-service” culture in Ghana’s emergency...

Mulan Neurodiversity School launches Autism Awareness Month with a dinner event

Mulan Neurodiversity School (MNS) has unveiled a series of activities to mark this year’s Autism Awareness Month, kicking off with a dinner and official...

Kpandai DCE cuts sod for CHPS compound at Meme after decades without healthcare

Residents of Meme, a farming community in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region, have expressed immense joy following the sod-cutting ceremony for the...

Ghana Month Donation Drive ends on high note as NPA donates GH₵1 million to GMTF

The Ghana Month Donation Drive has concluded on a high note, highlighted by a significant GH₵1 million contribution from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA)...

Mahama announces April 15 launch of Free Primary Healthcare Programme

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will officially launch the Free Primary Healthcare Programme on April 15, 2026. The initiative aims to...

‘I knew something wasn’t right’: Wrong sperm given to families by IVF clinics

"It was pretty soon after James was born that I knew something wasn't right," says Laura. She and her partner, Beth, have two children -...

Prudential Bank Ladies celebrate IWD with candid talk on love, life, and livelihood

It was a scene of warmth, elegance, and candid conversation at Prudential Bank Limited’s Head Office as the Bank’s female staff came together to...

Genetic and environmental factors play key role in autism — Specialist

Child and adolescent mental health nurse specialist Vivian Baah Mintah has clarified that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) does not have a single known cause,...

Thousands register and renew NHIS in Jomoro healthcare campaign

Thousands of residents in the Jomoro Municipality of the Western Region have benefited from free registration and renewal of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)...

Krachi West MP commissions CHPS compound for Kadentwe community

The Member of Parliament for Krachi West, Helen Adwoa Ntoso, has officially commissioned a new Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound for Kadentwe...

Ho Central MP organises free cervical cancer screening for Ahoe women

Women in Ahoe in the Ho Central Constituency have benefited from a free cervical cancer screening exercise organised by the area Member of Parliament,...

Abuakwa South MP urges action, accountability and renewed investment in healthcare system

The centenary celebration of the Kyebi Government Hospital has sparked renewed reflection on the future of Ghana’s healthcare system, as Kingsley Agyemang urged stronger...

Ashanti ICGC churches walk to support mental health

Branches of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) in the Ashanti Region have again demonstrated their commitment to the community after embarking on a...

Most ectopic pregnancies linked to hidden STIs – Doctor reveals

Medical practitioner at Endpoint Homeopathic Clinic, Dr. Kelvin Kwarteng, has revealed that a significant number of ectopic pregnancy cases are linked to untreated or...

Work with empathy – Eastern Regional Minister to student doctors

The students of the College of Medicine and Allied Sciences (CoMAS) were honoured to receive the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Awatey, as the...

We’re under more pressure – KATH overwhelmed as ‘no bed syndrome’ persists

The Deputy Medical Director of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr Yaw Opare Larbi, has raised concern over the growing pressure on the facility...

West Africa pushes regulatory harmonisation to scale up vaccine manufacturing

West African countries are deepening the use of regional regulatory frameworks to fast-track biomanufacturing and reduce dependence on imported vaccines. This was a key focus...

44,000 Ghanaians develop tuberculosis each year – Health Ministry

Ghana continues to grapple with a significant tuberculosis (TB) burden, with about 44,000 people developing the disease annually, yet fewer than half are detected...

Beckoning Hope: A new dawn for cancer care in Ghana

How the vision behind the Otumfuo Osei Tutu II Comprehensive Cancer Care Center of Excellence could transform cancer treatment, research and medical training across...

They said he was stubborn — But it was autism: Breaking the silence in Ghana

In homes across Ghana, a child who avoids eye contact, doesn’t speak by age three, or repeats certain actions may often be misunderstood. Some...

Videos of patients treated on floor are real, not AI – Korle-Bu emergency residents

Emergency Medicine Residents at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have dismissed claims by hospital management that downplayed the state of emergency care, insisting that recent...

Obra Show: Woman breaks down fighting for her life and marriage

It was a heavy atmosphere on Obra on Nhyira FM, simulcast on Adom TV, when Martha Owusu took her seat before host Ohemaa Benewa...

Obra Show: Woman accuses ex-fiancé of attempts to ‘destroy her life’

A chilling case of alleged harassment, defamation, and emotional torment has gripped listeners of Obra on Nhyira FM, simulcast on Adom TV, as Cyndi...

Health Minister reaffirms commitment to ending ‘No Bed Syndrome’ after Korle Bu visit

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the public of the government’s resolve to tackle the persistent “no bed syndrome” challenge in...

Colour, faith and reflection: Muslims mark Eid-ul-Fitr at Independence Square [Photos]

Muslims across Ghana thronged the iconic Independence Square in a vibrant display of faith, unity, and culture to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. The event,...