Health

Hope for Ghanaians with life-threatening non-typhoidal diseases as KNUST scientists begin clinical trial of vaccine

Ghanaians battling with life-threatening Non-Typhoidal diseases can rest easier as scientists from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have commenced a...

Obesity saga: Only 10% of Ghanaians exercise and eat healthily-research

The recent Ghana Statistical Service survey which suggests 50 percent of Ghanaians are overweight or obese have taken many by surprise. But what could be...

Half Ghanaian women overweight

Half of females in Ghana, aged between 20 and 49, are either obese or overweight, the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report...

Eugene Arhin registers over 3,000 people on NHIS at Awutu Senya West

Over 3,000 rsidents at Awutu Ayensuako, Adawukwa, Mayenda in the Awutu Senya West District have heaved a sign of relief after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, Eugene Arhin, paid for the renewal and registration on the National Health insurance Scheme (NHIS).

Eliminating malaria requires high political will – Dr Kuma-Aboagye

Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has emphasized that eliminating malaria requires high political will and commitment. He pointed out that, other...

GSS raises concern over locations of Agenda 111 hospitals

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has expressed reservations about the government's Agenda 111 initiative, citing concerns about the locations and accessibility of healthcare facilities...

50.2 % of Ghanaian women aged 15 to 49 are either overweight or obese – Report

The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey report has revealed that the number of women who are overweight is more than twice that of...

Fertility rate declines to 3.9 children in 2022 – GSS

A study report published by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed a decline in the fertility rate from 6.4 children per woman in 1988...

Vaccine shortage: Govt must not fail to honor financing obligation under Gavi vaccine initiative

Ghana’s vaccination and immunization against the six childhood killer diseases could face a major setback this year if the government fails to meet its...

Univ of Ghana Medical Centre conducts first ever Nanox Arc X-ray Tomography scan

The University of Ghana Medical Centre has successfully performed its first human scan using the Nanox Arc Xray Tomography Scan machine, making it the...

Govt has credited ₵4 million debt payment to our account – Korle Bu CEO

Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah says government has disbursed money meant to settle the hospital’s GH¢4...

12 tiny signs you’re suffering from extreme burnout

Are you experiencing signs of burnout, or just feel like you're not doing as well as you should? The world has been a heavy and...

National malaria elimination plan launched

A Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan has been launched in Accra, aimed at achieving zero malaria incidence across the country by 2028. The document was launched...

Catherine, Princess of Wales, in hospital after abdominal surgery

The Princess of Wales is to stay in hospital for up to two weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery. Kensington Palace said the procedure was planned...

Gomoa Dominase residents demand dismissal of Potsin Polyclinic staff over alleged medical negligence

Some residents of Dominase in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region took to the streets to demonstrate over what they say is...

12 tiny signs you’re suffering from extreme burnout

Are you experiencing signs of burnout, or just feel like you're not doing as well as you should? The world has been a heavy and...

Framework on organ transplant, donation in the offing

A comprehensive framework to regulate organ transplant and donation in the country is currently undergoing the necessary processes for passage into law. It is a...

10 common habits ruining your teeth health

Habits such as nail biting and thumb sucking can significantly compromise your overall dental health. Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being, yet...

Exclusive breastfeeding helps to flatten tummy – Health official

The Eastern Regional Deputy Director of Public Health of the Ghana Health Service, Dr John Otoo, has emphasised the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for...

Cape Verde breaks free from malaria

World Health Organization (WHO) has declared sub-Saharan African nation, Cape Verde malaria-free for the first time in 50 years. The Organization says it has not...

Beginning the year right series: Steps for a healthy lifestyle in 2024

A doctor at the Royal Natural Clinic, Dr. Clement Dapaalong, has urged Ghanaians to prioritize their health in 2024. In an interview on Asempa FM...

Expectant mothers facing complications over poor, bumpy Oforikrom roads

Pregnant women face delicate health risks worsened by plying deplorable roads in the Oforikrom municipality of the Ashanti Region. The bumpy, dusty and pothole-induced...

Zambia’s cholera outbreak: President urges people to move from towns to villages

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has urged people to relocate from towns to villages following the deaths of about 300 people in a cholera outbreak. Poor...

Greater Accra Emergency Medical Services Excellence Awards held

The maiden edition of the Greater Accra Emergency Medical Services Excellence Awards (GAEMSEA) under the National Ambulance Service has been held at the Accra...

Display new designations on name tags – Medical professionals told

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has directed all Medical Doctors, Dentists, and Dental Surgeons practising in Ghana to effect changes in their name tags....

Natural foods that brighten your skin tone

Eating a balanced diet rich in nutrients can have a positive impact on your skin's health and may contribute to a brighter complexion. Here are...

How family planning is changing the lives of youth in communities caught in attacks in northern Mozambique

Early in the morning, queues begin to form outside Lichinga Health Centre as medical staff prepare to treat patients, while nearby, mentors encourage people...

Nurse delivers baby in tricycle

A principal community health nurse at Bonkro in the Afram Plains South district, Eastern Region, Yunbow Michael Jordan, delivered a pregnant woman in a...

Test for malaria before commencing treatment – Herbal Physician urges

The Head of the Herbal Unit at the Tema General Hospital, Dr Michael Tetteh, has advised individuals to test for malaria before commencing any...

Nomination for Ghana medical and health awards 2024 unveiled

Nomination for the much-anticipated Ghana Medical And Health Awards 2023 has finally been unveiled on Saturday, 23rd December, 2023. Ghana Medical and Health Awards, an...

Common habits leading to low sperm count in men

A decline in sperm count reduces the likelihood of fertilization, posing an increasing concern globally. Health professionals attribute this issue to factors such as...

EU commits 32 million euros to vaccine production in Ghana

The European Union (EU) has committed EUR 32 million to boost vaccine production in Ghana under the Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and...

WHO warns of new covid-19 variant

A sub-variant of the Omicron strain of coronavirus has been classified as a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization, because of "its...

Tension mounts between La Polyclinic nurses and management

Tension and acrimony appear to be creeping into operations at the La Polyclinic in Accra, following a seeming management apathy due to concerns raised...

Trainee nurses and midwives to protest over arrears

The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees Association (GNMTA) is threatening to protest over unpaid arrears. The Association claimed government is yet to fulfill its promise to pay...

91 ambulances imported in 2020 not operational – Akandoh alleges

The Ranking Member on the Health Committee of Parliament, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that 91 out of the 307 ambulances imported and commissioned...

MJ Comet Foundation pays medical bills for new mothers at Ridge Hospital [Video]

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MJ Comet Foundation, Nana Pokua, has settled the medical bills of about 10 nursing mothers at Ridge Hospital. She put...

Over 3000 nurses have left Ghana since 2020 for greener pastures – GHS

The Ghana Health Service(GHS) has revealed that a total of 3,688 health personnel have left the country to seek greener pastures within the last...

Ridge Hospital reacts to reports of ‘baby thief’ caught on their premises

The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) has clarified reports on the arrest of a young man purported to have stolen a baby. Earlier reports on...

Nyaho Medical Centre MD proposes solutions to exodus of health workers

The Managing Director of Nyaho Medical Centre, Dr Elikem Tamaklo has put forth viable solutions to the ongoing exodus of healthcare professionals from Ghana....