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Agenda 111 will not solve Ghana’s healthcare crisis – CDD fellow

Democracy and Development Fellow (Health) at Ghana Center For Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana)Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has raised serious concerns about the potential impact of Agenda...

Conflict in Bawku worsens malnutrition crisis, claims two lives 

At least two children have died from malnutrition in the Bawku Municipal area this year, with 65 cases reported, according to health officials. The ongoing...

Showmax relaunches in Ghana with MTN MOMO payment

MultiChoice Ghana has re-introduced Showmax Africa’s popular video-on-demand (VOD) platform at a pulsating event in Accra. Speaking during the launch event, Alex Okyere, Managing Director, MultiChoice...

How to make him want to grab you and never let you go

SO you've finally met a man you like and can see yourself having a relationship with him. You should make an effort to show...

GHS administers 290,000 cholera vaccines in first two days in W/R

The Western Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has so far administered about 290,000 doses of cholera vaccines out of a targeted...

Western Region records 15 cholera deaths

The Western Region has so far recorded 15 deaths from the cholera outbreak with Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipality as the epicentres. The Deputy Regional...

MMDAs directed to institute measures to curb Cholera outbreak in Western Region

The Western Regional Co-ordinating Council (WRCC) has directed Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to institute stringent measures to curb the surge in cholera...

Cholera outbreak in Western region claims 10 lives

A cholera outbreak in the Western Region has claimed ten lives, with numerous others hospitalized in various healthcare facilities. As of December 7, 789 suspected...

All set for mortuary workers’ first licensure exams

The Mortuaries and Funeral Facility Agency (MOFFA), the regulatory body for Ghana's "death care industry," is set to conduct its first-ever practical licensure examination...

Food vendors banned from selling vegetables to curb cholera outbreak in Western Region

The Western Regional Coordinating Council (WRCC) has announced immediate measures to combat a severe cholera outbreak that has gripped the region, with alarming infection...

Four Ghanaian filmmakers graduate from The Multichoice Talent Factory

Another cohort of 4 young Ghanaian film and television professionals has graduated from the West Africa MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) Academy in Lagos the...

50 people get infected with HIV each day in Ghana – AIDS Commission

Fifty people get infected with HIV each day, while 34 people die of AIDS-related causes, the Ghana AIDS Commission has said. According to Dr Kyeremeh...

Renal patients laud free dialysis treatment; say it’s a life saver policy

Kidney patients have praised government for implementing free dialysis policy for all ages across the country. Some of the patients have said they were struggling...

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang pays for surgery of 3-year-old boy with hole in heart

The Vice Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Prof. Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, on Thursday donated $7,500 to cover the cost of...

19 GHS staff graduate as SafeCare assessors to promote health care quality improvement in Ghana

Nineteen staff of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have received SafeCare certification after rigorous training under the auspices of PharmAccess. This development represents a significant...

Lordina Mahama inaugurates health center in Hohoe

Mrs. Lordina Mahama, through the Lordina Foundation, has inaugurated a new health center in Hohoe, Volta Region. This marks the fifth health facility established by...

Coalition of Hygiene students threaten to boycott 2024 election

The Coalition of Hygiene Students Ghana has threatened to boycott the December 7 general elections over unresolved demands. The group has said all attempts to...

Check out country with worst Malaria cases worldwide

Nigeria, which has more malaria deaths than any other country in the world, has begun rolling out a vaccine against the disease for the...

Hold my bissap: On marriage, dating, and the single sage

“Are you married? Have you been married before? You don’t even have a girlfriend, so why are you talking about marriage and dating? Get...

Free Dialysis: NHIS coverage hits new heights under Akufo-Addo [Listen]

The Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Da-Costa Aboagye, has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his exceptional contributions...

CHAG commissions SafeCare Hub to transform healthcare delivery in Ghana

The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has inaugurated its state-of-the-art SafeCare Hub in Accra, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the quality of...

NHIA releases ¢200m claims payment to health facilities as free dialysis begins

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has released GH₵200 million as claims payment to health facilities nationwide while rolling out the free dialysis treatment...

About 6,000 people die through antimicrobial resistance annually in Ghana – KCCR

About six thousand people die annually in Ghana through antimicrobial resistance, according to the Kumasi Center for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine (KCCR). This health...

First new asthma attack treatment in 50 years

Researchers say they have found the first new treatment for asthma attacks in 50 years. The injection dampens part of the immune system that can...

Legal tips: Did you know that you can be sued for failing to keep a promise to marry?

In Ghana, if one party makes a serious promise to marry and the other party relies on that promise, a breach of promise to...

Free dialysis initiative is not for votes – Dr. Kwabena Nuamah to critics

Former Chairman of the Health Committee in Parliament, Dr. Kwabena Twum Nuamah, has clarified that the government's free dialysis initiative is not a political...

3 quick ways to stop sugar cravings

Sugar cravings can strike when you least expect them, often sabotaging your efforts to eat healthily.In Nigeria, where sugary treats like snacks and soft...

5 things women who smell good never do

Scent is a powerful yet often overlooked aspect of self-presentation.For many women, maintaining a pleasant and lasting fragrance is not just about spraying perfume...

Why people shy away from HIV treatment – AIDS Commission [Listen]

The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has revealed that some persons living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) shy away...

Free dialysis treatment to be available in 40 facilities from December 1 – NHIA CEO

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, has announced that the government’s free dialysis services will be...

MELPWU signs first-ever Collective Agreement with government

After months of negotiations characterized by delays and industrial actions, the Medical Laboratory Professionals Workers Union (MELPWU) has signed its first-ever Collective Agreement with...

The Zongo Fair: A celebration of culture and community [Photos]

The Zongo Community Came Together to Celebrate Their Rich Culture and Promote Peace and Togetherness Ahead of the December 7th General Election Dubbed the Zongo...

Gospel musician Adeline Baidoo shares inspiring story of triumph over adversity

Gospel act Adeline Baidoo, a Fante from Ghana’s Central Region, is a gospel musician and lecturer at Accra Technical University. Her journey from hardship to...

‘99% of people don’t know deodorant can kill’

The family of a girl who died from inhaling aerosol deodorant say events held in her memory have spread awareness to thousands of people. Giorgia...

Kujori Esther Cachana crowned Miss Health Ghana 2024

Ms. Kujori Esther Cachana, a passionate advocate for addressing mercury poisoning, has been crowned Miss Health Ghana 2024. The radiographer and model outshone five other...

Flatulence tax: Denmark agrees deal for livestock emissions levy

Denmark has agreed on how to implement the world’s first tax on agricultural emissions, including flatulence by livestock. This comes after months of negotiations between...

Wegovy: Popular weight-loss drug goes on sale in China

Novo Nordisk has launched its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China after it was approved by local health authorities in June. It is set to intensify...

The agony of kidney disease: When death appears more bearable

In Ghana, the plight of individuals battling kidney disease has become a heartbreaking reality. The extreme cost of dialysis, coupled with inadequate healthcare infrastructure, has...

‘I want my womb removed but doctors say I’m too young’

Emily Griffiths wants to have an operation to remove her womb, known as a hysterectomy. At 26, with no children, she knows it is a...

KNUST study reveals high vitamin D deficiency among Kumasi’s elderly due to limited sun exposure

A new study by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has found that only 6% of older people in Kumasi are properly...