Health

WHO recommends twice-a-year HIV prevention shot

The World Health Organization (WHO) is now recommending that countries include an newly approved HIV drug for prevention, lenacapavir, as a tool in their...

“SafeCare is changing lives”: Gradually redefining quality care in Ghana

At a glance, the transformation might seem modest: a Cleaner, more conscious of disinfection routines, a Nurse adhering to protocols for wound dressing, or...

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use

The first malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. It's expected to be rolled out in African countries...

More HIV patients not on treatment – New report reveals

The Ghana AIDS Commission made this known at a press briefing in Accra last Thursday, where government officials, health experts and development partners convened...

There are no cases of Covid-19 in Hohoe – Volta Regional Hospital

Authorities at the Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe have debunked reports suggesting three confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the municipality. According to a JoyNews source,...

Virologist urges Ghanaians to embrace COVID-19 vaccines amidst resurgence

The Head of Virology at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, Professor Kofi Bonney, has called on Ghanaians to commit to taking COVID-19...

Health Ministry creates donation desk to aid tax exemptions on medical equipment and materials

The Ministry of Health has established a Donation Desk to assist philanthropists and corporate entities wishing to donate medical equipment and materials from outside...

Gov’t moves to secure COVID-19 vaccines as cases surpass 100

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government is taking steps to secure COVID-19 vaccines locally in anticipation of a...

Health Minister reveals cause of COVID-19 spike at University of Ghana

A recent surge in COVID-19 cases within the University of Ghana community has been directly linked to the institution’s hall week celebrations, Health Minister...

Virologist warns of widespread COVID-19 resurgence amid rainy season

Head of Biology at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), Professor Kofi Bonnie, has cautioned that the recent resurgence of COVID-19 is...

COVID-19 remains a threat – GHS cautions public

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reiterated that COVID-19 remains present within the country and has not been eradicated since the onset of the...

Zoomlion extends sustainable waste management solutions to Burkina Faso

Zoomlion Ghana Limited, the leading subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies, is poised to expand its expertise into Burkina Faso's waste management sector,...

Mahama arrives in Brussels as advocate for GAVI Vaccine replenishment

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Brussels, Belgium, for the Global Summit on Health and Prosperity through Immunisation. The President is attending the summit...

University of Ghana hit by new wave of COVID-19

The University of Ghana Health Services Directorate has issued a health alert to the university community following a resurgence in COVID-19 cases on and...

Midwife saves mother and newborn baby on farm in Upper Manya Krobo

A midwife and her assistant at the Sekesua Health Center have been praised for their swift response in safely delivering a pregnant woman who...

Health Top-Up Services transforms public health, safety in Ghana

Health Top-Up Services (HTU), a privately owned Ghanaian company, has spent the past 15 years promoting better care and wellbeing through the distribution of...

Precious Baba leads grassroots fight against Malaria in Zimbabwe and Cameroon

In a world where malaria continues to claim thousands of lives each year—particularly among children—grassroots activism has emerged as a powerful weapon in the...

Buem-Jasikan MCE commissions CHPS compound with bungalows at Oseikrom

In a significant effort to enhance healthcare delivery in Buem-Jasikan, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Park-Davies Magyigbe, has commissioned a Community-based Health Planning and...

GRNMA Strike: It’ll be irresponsible if gov’t…. – Prof. Beyuo [Audio]

A former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Prof Titus Beyuo, has endorsed the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh’s appeal to retired...

Gov’t has been unfair to striking nurses but… – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has criticised the Mahama-led administration over its handling of the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association...

We are receiving more bodies as a result of GRNMA’ strike – Mortuary workers

The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has expressed serious concern over a sharp increase in the number of bodies being brought to mortuaries...

How can retirees with weak knees carry patients? – GRNMA questions Health Minister [Audio]

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has ridiculed Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh's appeal for retirees to volunteer their services amidst the...

Ghana records 34 new Mpox cases, total now 79

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported 34 new confirmed Mpox cases, bringing the total number of infections to 79 as of June 10,...

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...

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...

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...