29 cholera cases reported in Winneba
The Effutu Municipal Hospital has confirmed 29 cases of cholera out of 356 recorded cases in the municipality.According to the hospital, one person has...
CSM outbreak worsens in Upper West as cases climb; 14 dead
Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) cases in the Upper West Region have surged from 42 to 60, with the death toll now standing at 14.Health authorities...
Paediatric Society of Ghana honours AdomTV/FM’s Afia Amankwah Tamakloe
The Paediatric Society of Ghana has honoured Adom TV/FM’s Afia Amankwah Tamakloe for her outstanding dedication and commitment to maternal and child health advocacy.This...
GHS to vaccinate health workers in cholera-affected areas
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that all health workers involved in the cholera vaccination exercise in the Central Region will receive vaccines...
Major breast cancer screening AI trial to begin
Nearly 700,000 women are set to participate in an NHS artificial intelligence (AI) breast cancer screening trial in England.Five different AI platforms will be...
Govt will facilitate migration of health professionals to create jobs – Mintah Akandoh
The Health Minister-designate, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has outlined plans to address unemployment among health professionals by creating opportunities for them to work in countries...
I’ll probe $77m ambulance maintenance contract – Health Minister-designate
Minister-Designate for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has pledged to investigate the controversial ambulance maintenance contract if confirmed by Parliament.Speaking during his vetting on Friday,...
Ghana progresses in prevention and control of cholera
A study by WHO-AFRO evaluating the five-year progress of the implementation of the regional cholera prevention and control framework adopted in 2018, has shown...
Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea appointed Director-General of GHS
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea as the new Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), succeeding Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye.During...
Traveling to Ghana? Here are some fun things to do in Accra
Ghana, a vibrant country on the west coast of Africa, is known for its rich culture, warm-hearted people, and stunning landscapes.If you find yourself...
Midwife unhappy about growing alcoholism behavior among pregnant women
Susana Twumwaa, the Midwife in Charge of the Antenatal and Postnatal Clinics at the Sunyani Teaching Hospital, has expressed concern about the growing trend...
Children with cerebral palsy seek support after being evacuated from home
At least 20 children living with cerebral palsy in the Ashanti region, together with their families, are anxious for respite after being evacuated from...
Upper West Region records 17 suspected cases of meningitis, six deaths
The Upper West Region has recorded 17 suspected cases of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM), resulting in six confirmed deaths, according to Dr. Collins Boateng Danquah,...
Cholera kills three in Agona West Municipality
Three people have been reported dead in the Agona West Municipality following the outbreak of cholera in Agona Swedru and surrounding towns in the...
Cholera cases at Agona Swedru rise to 214
The number of suspected cases of Cholera recorded in the Agona West Municipality of the Central Region has risen to 214.Officials from the Ghana...
Dog owners urged to vaccinate pets to prevent rabies and reduce treatment costs
The Ashanti Region Health Directorate has urged dog owners to prioritize vaccinating their pets as a preventive measure to avoid the high costs of...
29-year-old nurse fights for life after kidney failure diagnosis
Ashida Abass Nyasu, a 29-year-old nurse at Tumu Municipal Hospital in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region, is battling for her...
2-year-old cancer patient, others receive GH₵1m support from Kofi Job foundation
Families of two children diagnosed with cancer have struggled to raise funds for their treatment.Two-year-old Halila was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, commonly called eye cancer,...
Reduce meat consumption to at least once a week – Ghanaians urged
Ghanaians have been urged to reduce meat consumption to at least once a week for their well-being and to prevent Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).The Executive...
The fashionably-conscious politician – A wardrobe for the woman on the frontline
The rise of proudly female leadership is here, and Ghana has reached a historic milestone with the inauguration of its first-ever female Vice President....
5 things you are doing wrong that could ruin your car
Owning a car comes with responsibilities, and neglecting proper maintenance can lead to costly repairs or even shorten the life of your vehicle. Here...
11 Cholera cases recorded in Agona West
The Ghana Health Service in the Agona West District of the Central Region is grappling with 214 suspected cases of cholera, with 11 cases...
How much do you weigh? The weight of knowing your numbers
Maintaining a healthy weight is a vital element of self-care and plays a key role in promoting physical health and overall quality of life.Interestingly,...
AI could help diagnose dementia through eye tests
Scottish researchers are working on a new AI tool that could be used by high-street opticians to spot the early signs of dementia.
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Oti Regional Health Director warns of possible health facility closures amid Nkwanta South conflict
The Oti Regional Health Director, Dr. Osei Kuffour Afreh, has expressed grave concern over the safety of health workers in Nkwanta South, as escalating...
Father appeals for support for daughter’s surgery [Video]
Emmanuel Agyapong, the father of 20-year-old Bridget Agyapong, has urgently appealed to Ghanaians for financial support to fund her surgery, which is critical to...
Showmax Original dating reality series What Will People Say? debuts on 24 January 2025
Showmax has unveiled What Will People Say? the latest reality dating sensation from Ghana. The show premieres exclusively on Showmax on Friday, 24 January...
Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial
Tanzania's president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, just a week after her health minister denied that there were any...
Mahama vows to ensure completion and operationalisation of Sewua Hospital
President John Dramani Mahama has pledged his government’s commitment to ensuring the timely completion and operationalization of the Sewua Hospital in the Ashanti Region.Speaking...
GHS issues alert on rising respiratory infection in China
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the rising respiratory infections, particularly those caused by the Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV).In a statement, GHS noted the...
Reboot Your Life Series: Prioritize health for wealth – Dr. Adu Boateng [Video]
CEO of Endpoint Homeopathic Hospital, Dr. Adu Boateng, has emphasized the importance of maintaining good health as the foundation for achieving success and wealth.Speaking...
Hypertension, diabetes, alcohol consumption among silent killer diseases in Ghana – report
A study conducted by Rivia, a network of tech-driven primary care clinics, from data collected in 2024, has indicated that Ghana is experiencing a...
Illness, mental health, other factors fuel worker absenteeism in Ghana – Report
A new study by Rivia Network on Ghana’s socio-medical landscape has identified the top five health conditions contributing to worker absenteeism in the country.According...
Sierra Leone declares emergency over mpox outbreak
Sierra Leone has declared a public health emergency after two cases of mpox were reported.The West African country’s health minister announced the move on Monday...
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55; What you can do to lower your risk
About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported Monday.That estimate is based on...
How often should you wash your towels?
The towels we dry ourselves with get a lot of use and pick up a lot of microbes along the way. But how long...
Oral sex identified as leading cause of throat cancer
Oral sex has now been identified as the leading cause of throat cancer, overtaking smoking, alcohol consumption, and poor diet, according to medical experts.The...
Showmax to live stream Tyla’s historic concert
Showmax to live stream Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Tyla, live from her concert at the SunBet Arena, to 44 countries in Africa.Showmax is breaking new...
Zoomlion receives high praise for exceptional clean-up for Mahama’s inauguration ceremony
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has earned praise for its exceptional efforts in beautifying Black Star Square and parts of Accra for the inauguration of President...
See the colourful inauguration ceremony of John Mahama and Prof Opoku-Agyemang
John Dramani Mahama and Professor Nana Jane Opoku-Agyemang were officially sworn in as Ghana’s President and Vice President at a vibrant ceremony held on...