Health

Effective drug policies must be based on scientific research – Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo says for drug policies to be effective, they must be based on scientific research, respect for human rights, compassion, and a deep...

New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet’

A new strain of the mpox virus spreading quickly along the eastern border of Democratic Republic of Congo is "incredibly worrying", say health officials...

Asantehene joins calls for retooling of KATH after doctors at Oncology Unit calls off strike

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has joined the call for the retooling of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). This follows a protest by...

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital resumes haemodialysis services

The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) has resumed haemodialysis services following a temporary suspension announced on June 14, 2024. The suspension was due to quality...

Doctors at KATH Oncology Department suspend strike

Patients at the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) can now heave a sigh of relief. This is because the doctors at...

50% of Ghanaian doctors now working abroad – Report

The latest Ghana Human Development Report has shed light on the ongoing exodus of healthcare professionals from Ghana. Titled 'The Future Value of Work in Ghana,"...

KATH management meet with striking doctors

After a two-day walkout by medical doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's(KATH) Oncology unit over equipment acquisition, discussions are underway to resolve the...

Clearing of locked-up medical supplies to take two more weeks

After weeks of delays at the port, transporting locked-up medical supplies to warehouses will take two more weeks due to logistical challenges. Moreover, the Food...

3,765 cases of mental disorders recorded in 2023 due to alcohol – Mental Health Authority

The Mental Health Authority of Ghana has joined the global observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Wednesday, June...

5 benefits of music during sex

Music has been a major feature in the daily activities of humans, especially from relaxation to studying to even work, you might even be...

GNMTA demands immediate payment of overdue allowances for trainee nurses and midwives

The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees’ Association (GNMTA) has expressed concerns over the delay in the disbursement of allowances to trainee nurses and midwives. Despite the government’s...

Dumsor: Krachi West Hospital threatens to close down mortuary, other units

The Krachi West Municipal Hospital in the Oti Region is facing a serious crisis due to persistent power outages plaguing the facility. Medical Superintendent, Dr...

AT donates GH₵10K to Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic of 37 Military Hospital

In commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day, AT Ghana formerly AirtelTigo, has donated GH₵10,000 to the Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic of the 37 Military...

Ketu North adjudged the best-performing NHIS district

The Ketu North Municipal Secretariat of the National Health Insurance Scheme in the Volta Region has been adjudged the best-performing district across the country. The...

Striking MELPWU members demand better conditions, decry intimidation

The Members of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union (MELPWU) have expressed deep concerns over the treatment of their colleagues across the country amid...

FDA cautions against buying food from street vendors without permit

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has advised the public to desist from patronising food from vendors who do not have street vendor permits. According...

Renal patients hard hit by lab workers strike

Hayford’s mother is a renal patient who visits the hospital twice in a week for dialysis. But he fears for the worst in her condition...

Obstetric Gynecologist suggests safe birth option for sickle cell partners 

An Obstetric Gynecologist at the Ga West Municipal Health Directorate, Dr Benedict Afari has said sickle cell couples can have babies who will not...

Sickle Cell support group calls for greater involvement in policy making on World Sickle Cell Day

The Sickle Cell Disease Support Group of Ghana (SCDSG) has called for the greater participation of patient support organizations in the development of healthcare...

Your letter infuriated us – Striking Medical Lab workers to Health Ministry 

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has criticised the Health Ministry over the letter asking them to call off its strike. The Ministry acknowledged...

The strike will persist until government meets our demands – MELPWU

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) spokesperson, Victor Obeng Ofori, has stated that the strike will continue until the government addresses their grievances. In...

We don’t have the final say but… – Health Ministry to striking Medical Laboratory Professionals

The Health Ministry has said it does not have the final say concerning the working conditions of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU). However,...

Adults aged 25 and above constitute majority of HIV population – AIDS Commission

The Ghana AIDS Commission has raised concerns about the rising rate of new HIV infections and the demographics most affected in the country. The Commission...

Strike leaves labs empty: Patients directed to private facilities

The laboratory units at the Manhyia Government Hospital and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Kumasi have been closed. This follows the strike by the...

Medical lab workers accuse Health Ministry of bad faith amidst strike

The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union (MELPWU) has accused certain individuals within the Ministry of Health of acting in bad faith. This accusation follows an...

Lifestyle considered the best medication for diabetes

Experts have explained how people’s way of life can be the best way of managing or preventing diabetes. Most diabetic patients are scared for their...

Invest portion of GDP in AI to improve health and reduce poverty – Prof. Kwofie

Prof. Samuel Kojo Kwofie, the Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Ghana, has called on the government, corporate institutions,...

2,000 CHAG facility managers pledge to adopt and institutionalize SafeCare Quality Improvement approach

The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has engaged close to 2000 management members of its facilities to take decisive steps towards the full...

Mandatory health insurance for visitors still under review – Minister

Health Minister, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has said the proposed mandatory health insurance policy for visitors to Ghana is still under consideration by the...

Health Ministry appeals to medical lab workers to reconsider strike

The Ministry of Health has responded to the strike notice issued by the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union (MELPWU), which is set to begin...

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital suspends haemodialysis services

The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital has temporarily suspended haemodialysis services. A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Fred Nyankah explained the development is due...

Hypertension shatters family as 58-year-old man is left to struggle alone

A 58-year-old man, Amenin Asare is battling with hypertension, a condition that has changed his life since October 15, 2017. Narrating his ordeal to Adom...

Pharmaceutical Society calls for swift clearing of locked-up commodities from Port

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has urged the Minister of Health to ensure that the locked-up Global Fund commodities at the port are...

MoH to implement NHIS policy for foreigners July 1

The Ministry of Health will implement a national health insurance policy for foreigners visiting Ghana for short periods starting July 1, 2024. Initially, the policy...

La General Hospital will be built in 28 months – Okoe Boye

The Health Minister, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has reiterated the government’s commitment to complete the La General Hospital. The original facility was demolished in July...

10 things that can affect a man’s sexual health — and what to do about them

We often obsess over sex and our performance, but how many take steps to ensure we’re in top shape for the long haul? If...

First Lady urges unified action to decrease HIV infections

The First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has urged a united front to fight HIV stigma, promote human rights, and ensure fair access to HIV...

Kwadwo Addaikrom CHPS compound hit with basic amenities shortage

The chiefs and residents of Kwadwo Addaikrom in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region have expressed grave concerns over the inadequate facilities...

Zipline and CorpsAfrica partner to address critical blood supply needs in Ghana

Zipline, the global leader in instant logistics, and CorpsAfrica, a global NGO that recruits and trains educated African youth as volunteers to live and...

FDA urges public to look out for food hygiene permit

The Food and Drugs Authority is urging the public to be wary of places they buy food, either on the streets or in restaurants...