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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...

World Kidney Day (WKD) 2025 was commemorated on March 13. It is a global campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our...

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...

Are you among the millions of adults over 40 who frequently eat? Perhaps you grab a snack every hour or eat multiple small meals throughout...

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...

If you feel like your teen is a mystery, new data may help give you a better look inside their world.While teen boys and...

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...

In the west of Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, where I come from, a tuberculosis outbreak is no different from one that...

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...

Workers at the Asumura Health Centre in the Asunafo North Municipality of the Ahafo Region have raised concerns over the deteriorating state of key...

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...

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to launch a nationwide campaign to combat anemia, with a focus on pregnant women and children. The initiative...

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to launch a crucial polio vaccination campaign aimed at safeguarding young children from the debilitating disease. The campaign...

The Ministry of Health and Informa Middle East Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate investment and position Ghana as a...

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has responded to a BBC Africa Eye investigation exposing the export of unapproved drugs containing tapentadol and carisoprodol...

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has raised concerns over the widespread availability of unauthorised high-dose drugs in Ghana, warning of their severe health and...

The Minister of Defence, Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, has announced that the oxygen plant at the 37 Military Hospital has been repaired. According to the...

In today’s Love Series, we bring you the story of a family where finding true love on Facebook is becoming a tradition.While many remain...