The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has officially declared the Greater Accra Region cholera-free, after going 30 consecutive days without recording a single case.
The announcement...
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to improving healthcare and welfare for military personnel and their families, with a firm pledge...
A woman in Australia has unknowingly given birth to another couple's baby after a fertility clinic accidentally implanted the wrong embryos into her.
The mix-up...
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Asutifi North District of the Ahafo Region has launched a targeted immunisation campaign against poliomyelitis (polio) for...
The Ahafo Regional Health Directorate has officially launched the second dose of the poliomyelitis (polio) vaccination campaign, targeting 24,104 children across the region.
Speaking at...
The Director-General of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Dr. Joseph Bikanyi Kuyon, has issued a stark warning about Ghana’s recurring flood crisis, placing...
The Coalition of Actors for Public Health Advocacy (CAPHA) has commended the Government of Ghana for prioritising maternal and child nutrition in its newly...
The Acting Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has urged stakeholders in the Upper East Region to be...
The global burden of malaria, chronic pain, and sleep disorders is staggering, affecting millions worldwide. These conditions may have found a potential solution in...
The government is intensifying efforts to combat the import and export of illicit drugs, Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced.
“We are waging...
Hunger and malnutrition are significant challenges for children, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where nutritious food may not always be available, affordable, or accessible.
These issues...
The Eastern Regional New Patriotic Party (NPP) has stated that the five newly completed health facilities handed over by the Ministry of Health yesterday...
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has given a three-month ultimatum to the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to address pressing concerns raised in a...
A former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, a few weeks ago, wondered why any politician or senior public...
A Jospong Group of Companies team has undertaken a knowledge transfer programme in Austria focused on waste-to-energy solutions and a national apprenticeship programme aimed...
Hair relaxers, used by many Black women for sleek, straight hair, may pose a significant breast cancer risk.
The Ghana Breast Health Study (GBHS) found...
Despite government efforts to ensure universal health coverage in Ghana, many rural residents, especially children, remain unregistered on the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Those...
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and head doctor at Balm of Gilead Alternative Healthcare, Dr. Edmund Arthur, has been honoured at the 2025 Corporate...
Mental health is a growing global concern, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that one in every eight people worldwide is affected. By...
As the world marks World Oral Health Day, a surprising connection between gum disease and erectile dysfunction has come to light.
Yes, you read that...
The government, through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has reiterated its commitment to sustaining the newly introduced free dialysis program under the National...
The Abura Dunkwa District Hospital, located in the Central Region, is facing dire challenges as it continues to rely on outdated medical equipment that...
JoyNews is set to launch an exciting new health show, Konsulting Room 5, a health programme designed to promote your well-being while making health discussions...
The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has taken a significant step in addressing neonatal health challenges, particularly neonatal jaundice, in Ghana.
In partnership...
Former Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has confirmed that Ghana’s free dialysis programme is actively running at selected health facilities.
His comments follow...
Former presidential advisor on Health and Chair of the Dialysis Committee, Dr Anthony Nsiah Asare, has dismissed claims by the Health Minister Kwabena Mintah...
Local innovation often takes a backseat in an era dominated by global tech giants.
But one Ghanaian-founded dating platform is pushing back against the tide...
Dr. Bernice Makafui Brempong, Senior Executive in charge of Investments in Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals at the Office of the President, has been honoured at...
The Kadjebi District Health Directorate in the Oti Region has recorded 55 HIV/AIDS cases in 2024, comprising 41 females and 14 males.
Eric Nana Takyi,...
The Ministry of Health has refuted claims by former Finance Minister Dr. Amin Adams that three hospitals under the Agenda 111 project were completed,...
The Member of Parliament for Fanteakwa South, Duke Ofori-Atta, has called for a proactive approach to addressing health crises that threaten economic stability.
He stressed...
The Bono Regional National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has identified illegal charges by healthcare providers and poor network connectivity as key challenges affecting membership...
More than 500 mpox patients have fled clinics in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo over the last month amid the current conflict.
Officials at Africa...
The Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET) has welcomed President John Dramani Mahama’s commitment to addressing the shortfall caused by the USAID funding withdrawal.
GHANET...
