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From young nurse to hypertension champion: Betty Twumasi Ankrah’s journey

Betty Twumasi Ankrah never imagined she would be diagnosed with hypertension in her twenties. A nurse and public-health expert, Betty was just twenty-eight years...

Living with hypertension and diabetes: Mary’s daily fight for health

At fifty-seven, Mary Kessewaa’s life revolves around a small table of onions at the market and an unrelenting battle with two chronic illnesses—hypertension and...

Obra Show: Intervention opens door for mother to see children after emotional custody battle

What began as a tear-soaked cry for motherhood on live radio has taken a cautious step toward healing, as Nhyira FM’s Obra Show successfully...

Obra Show: DNA confirms man as father after wife’s alleged infidelity

What happens when suspicion replaces trust, science replaces belief, and DNA replaces tradition? That was the haunting question confronting listeners of Nhyira FM’s Obra programme...

President Mahama raises alarm over rising migration of Health Professionals in West Africa

President John Dramani Mahama has expressed concern over the increasing migration of skilled health workers from West Africa, warning that the trend is putting...

Mahama Cares urges Ghanaians to support life-saving efforts this Valentine’s month

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares, has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all Ghanaians who have contributed to its life-saving initiatives. In...

Kpandai resident petitions NACOC, Police and 12 others over rising opioid abuse

A concerned resident of Kpandai in the Northern Region, Haruna Tajudeen, has petitioned the District Chief Executive, Haruna Karim, as well as key state...

Oti Regional Health Committee holds first meeting at Worawora

The Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Mark Appiah, expressed gratitude to all members for accepting the call to serve and for their readiness to...

All my clothes are made in Ghana’ – Mahama champions local fashion and businesses

President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to promoting Ghanaian businesses, revealing that every item of clothing he wears to work and official...

GMTF Boss rallies health workers nationwide, visits Cape Coast Teaching Hospital to support 5 referred patients

The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Ms. Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has called on health professionals nationwide to join forces in advancing...

GMTF engages Defence Ministry and armed forces on plans for comprehensive cancer facility

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has held high-level engagements with senior officials of the Ministry of Defence, the Ghana Armed Forces, board members...

Zambia to ‘order more fugu’ after Mahama outfit sparks online buzz

President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, jokingly announced that his country would be placing orders for more Ghanaian fugu, following days of animated social media...

Asunafo South: I’ve lost a treasure – Mother speaks after newborn dies during emergency transfer in taxi

Saviour Kwartemaa, mother of a newborn baby girl who tragically died after being transported in a taxi with an oxygen cylinder due to limited...

‘Life is fragile because it is sacred’ – GMTF Boss reflects on week in hospitals

Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), shared a deeply personal reflection on her week visiting hospitals, highlighting the fragility...

Former Pru East MP donates medical equipment to Mathias Hospital

The former Member of Parliament for Pru East, Dr. Kwabena Donkor, has marked his birthday with a generous donation to Mathias Hospital, providing essential...

No region will be left out – GMTF Administrator brings 50-pilot programme relief to Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital

The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has assured Ghanaians that no region will be left out of the...

Help us save lives – GMTF Boss appeals to corporate Ghana to rescue Ridge Hospital

The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has issued an urgent appeal to Corporate Ghana and individual citizens to...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund extends support to more patients at Korle-Bu under pilot programme

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has made a second financial presentation to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to support four additional patients under its ongoing...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund pays GH¢1.14m for life-saving heart surgeries for children at Korle Bu

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has provided GH¢1,141,500 to support life-saving heart surgeries for eight children receiving treatment at the National Cardiothoracic Centre of...

Obra Show: Woman cries out after 11-year marriage ends in fear and separation

An eleven-year marriage has collapsed into fear, separation, and a painful custody battle after a woman accused her husband of threatening her life and...

Allied Health Professionals at Korle Bu call off strike after management assurances

Allied Health Professionals at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have suspended their planned strike action following assurances from hospital management to address their concerns. The...

I was lured; it’s frustrating working here – Asunafo South Medical Doctor

A medical officer at Asunafo South District Hospital, Dr. Abdallah, has revealed the harsh realities he faced upon accepting his posting to the district,...

We try our best, but the system is failing patients – Asunafo South doctor

A medical officer at Asunafo South District Hospital, Dr. Abdallah, has painted a stark picture of the challenges faced by the facility, stressing that...

We improvise to save lives in Asunafo South due to lack of resources – Medical Officer [Audio]

A medical officer at Asunafo South District Hospital, Dr. Abdallah, has revealed how his team saved a newborn baby with life-threatening breathing difficulties despite...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund to train 100 specialist pharmacists to strengthen care for chronic diseases

Behind every life saved in Ghana’s healthcare system is a coordinated team—and at the heart of that team are specialist pharmacists, ensuring medicines are...

Experts sound alarm over rising cases of kidney disease in Ghana

Kidney disease is emerging as a major public health concern in Ghana, with cases rising alarmingly among both children and adults across the country. A...

West Africa College of Physicians and Surgeons offers free surgical outreach in Ahafo Region

The West Africa College of Physicians and Surgeons has organised a free surgical outreach in the Ahafo Region to support patients suffering from conditions...

Obra Show: Teen mother’s claim of neglect turns into paternity dispute

What began as a heartbreaking appeal by a 17-year-old single mother on Nhyira FM’s Obra Show escalated into a tense paternity dispute, forcing producers...

Condom use, family planning are sinful – Prophet Cephas Tamakloe

The General Overseer of Breaking Yoke Ministry International, Prophet Cephas Kpegah Tamakloe, has sparked controversy after declaring that the use of condoms and other...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund engages College of Nurses and Midwives on Specialist Training ahead of April rollout

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has taken a significant step toward strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system by initiating plans to train specialist health professionals,...

Mpox update: Ghana records 13 new cases, total now 993

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported 13 new Mpox cases, bringing the country’s total to 993 as of January 25. Authorities say the number...

Health Minister orders audit of Oti Region public health facilities

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has mandated a comprehensive review of all public health facilities in the Oti Region to strengthen oversight...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund restores hope for midwife after successful brain surgery

Hope was restored for 36-year-old Rebecca Odarquaye, a devoted midwife, thanks to the support of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, after she urgently required...

Nkwanta South MCE appeals to Health Minister for renovation of health facilities in Oti Region

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Joseph Antwi Awal, has appealed to the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah...

Only a few of 25 doctors posted to Oti Region report for duty

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has expressed concern over the low reporting rate of medical doctors posted to the Oti Region, revealing...

Volta Regional Minister inspects Akatsi North Agenda 111 district hospital project

The Volta Regional Minister has inspected the ongoing hospital project in Akatsi North following growing calls for the facility to be completed and made...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund engages Novartis to improve access to affordable medicines

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has begun strategic engagements with global pharmaceutical partners as it prepares to roll out direct support for patients...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund supports cervical cancer screening campaign at Korle Bu

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s health by supporting a partnership between the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology...

Seven patients receive life-saving care as Ghana Medical Trust Fund pilot takes off

An emergency intervention by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), ahead of its official rollout, has given seven Ghanaians a renewed chance at life,...

Telecel Foundation to screen 10,000 women for free cervical cancer nationwide

About 3,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in Ghana each year, with nearly 2,000 deaths recorded annually. In response to these alarming statistics,...