DDEP responsible for La General Hospital reconstruction delay – Health Minister
The Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye has cited the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) as the reason for delays in reconstructing the La...
Cholera continues to claim 115 lives per hour across Africa – Report
Cholera, commonly known as a "disease of poverty," continues to claim 115 lives deaths per hour among marginalized communities in Africa that lack access...
Govt’s health infrastructure projects yielding positive results – Okoe-Boye
The Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye says the completion of some health infrastructure projects across the country are making significant impacts on healthcare...
NHIA releases GH¢402 million to healthcare providers for June and July
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commenced the disbursement of GH¢402 million to health facilities nationwide.The amount covers claims submitted and vetted for...
Polio type 2 detected in Koforidua, public health emergency declared
The Ministry of Health has reported the detection of a circulating Vaccine Derived Poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in an environmental sample collected from Koforidua,...
Over 500K herbalists unlicensed; Regulatory Council begins clampdown
Over 521,000 traditional and alternative medical practitioners operating in the country are unregistered and unlicensed, the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has revealed.The figure...
Managing gestational diabetes: Key insights for expectant mothers
A midwife at Pantang Hospital, Princeler Frimpong Koduah has advised pregnant women to monitor their weight carefully.According to her, excessive weight gain can increase...
Why women can be pregnant without any symptoms until the baby is born
Here's what causes pregnancies without symptoms.A "stealth pregnancy," sometimes referred to as a "cryptic pregnancy," is a pregnancy that is not discovered until labour...
Deaths of patients scared me – Nurse on battle with pre-eclampsia
Priscilla Frimpong Kodua, a midwife at Pantang Hospital, has opened up on her battle with preeclampsia, a high blood pressure disorder that can occur during...
Deadly type of breast cancer becoming prevalent in Africans – Experts
Young women of African descent risk a more aggressive form of breast cancer disease, known as triple-negative breast cancer.According to medical experts, genetics play...
Many childhood cancer cases underreported
Although Ghana is expected to see between 1200 to 1500 childhood cancer cases annually, only a third of the cases are seen at treatment...
Mpox deaths rise by 107 in a week as Africa CDC calls the toll unacceptable
African countries recorded more than 100 mpox-related deaths in the past week, the continental health body said Thursday as it described the rising toll as “not...
Over 4000 breast cancer cases recorded in Ghana every yearÂ
Over 4,000 breast cancer cases are recorded in Ghana every year.Limited awareness of the disease, inadequate screening and treatment centres have been some of...
Basic Life Support skills should be added to GES Curriculum – Dr. Foster Ansong Bridjan
The Ag. Director of Operations for National Ambulance Service, Dr. Foster Ansong Bridjan has suggested that, the Ghana Education Service (GES) should include Basic...
Coffee and cocoa beverages: Impact on blood sugar levels
Coffee and cocoa beverages are staples in diets worldwide. Coffee, known for its stimulating effects, is consumed daily by millions, while cocoa is enjoyed...
It’s a matter of life and death – Renal Patients Association appeals for urgent support [Listen]
President of the Renal Patients Association of Ghana, Baffour Kojo Ahenkorah has called for the creation of a dedicated fund to support renal patients.In...
‘Koobi’ considered leading cause of hypertension – Expert cautions
Deputy Country Director of International Medical Associates for Global Health Empowerment (IMAGHE), Samuel Ntiamoah has warned people about the consumption of highly salted foods...
Self-medicating gorillas may hold new drugs clues
Self-medicating gorillas may hold clues to future drug discovery, according to scientists.
Researchers in Gabon studied tropical plants eaten by wild gorillas - and used...
Zipline, GHS reduce maternal mortality in Ashanti region by 56.4% – Study
A recent impact assessment study on aerial logistics to improve maternal health and emergencies has revealed a remarkable reduction in maternal mortality by 56.4%...
First-ever guidance to curb antibiotic pollution published
The first-ever guidance on wastewater and solid waste management for antibiotic manufacturing has been published ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level...
Ghana records alarming surge in suicide cases with 543 attempts in 2024
Ghana has recorded 543 suicide attempts and 81 complete attempts in the first half of 2024, according to the Mental Health Authority.This represents an...
Air pollution second leading risk factor for death – EPA
Advocates for clean air, and environmental health experts say air pollution has become the second leading risk factor for death and have called for...
Low vaccination rate sparks concerns in Volta Region as health officials urge mass immunization
The Volta Region is facing a critical public health challenge as low vaccination coverage has led to a troubling rise in vaccine-preventable diseases. Dr...
Lordina Mahama commissions ultramodern Maternity and Children’s Ward at Nkoranza Polyclinic
The Lordina Foundation has handed over an ultramodern Maternity and Children’s Ward to the Nkoranza Polyclinic as part of efforts to improve maternal health...
19 midwives of Wa Municipal Hospital charged for extorting patients
The management of Wa Municipal Hospital has instructed 19 of its staff to refund various sums of money believed to have been illegally obtained...
How does water intake affect blood sugar levels?
Blood sugar is the primary source of energy for the body and maintaining it within a healthy range is essential for overall health.For individuals...
Only 16% of babies in Ghana receive Hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth – WHO
The founder and CEO of Sunyani-based Global Media Foundation (GloMeF), an anti-corruption Non-Governmental Organisation, has expressed worry about low coverage of Hepatitis B Birth...
Dialysis services underfunded despite fee increase – Korle bu CEO
Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah, has highlighted the critical shortage of funds for dialysis sessions, despite patients...
Surgical department elevator wasn’t fixed because of Akandoh’s visit – Korle Bu CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah, has refuted allegations that a malfunctioning elevator in the hospital’s...
My pastor introduced me to homosexuality – Bills Berry
Godwin Obeng, also known as Bills Berry (formerly Alisha), has revealed how his pastor introduced him to homosexuality.He was born with feminine features, but...
FDA launches major crackdown on food adulteration amid surge in palm oil contamination
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a stern warning to those involved in food adulteration as it embarks on a massive campaign...
Korle Bu repairs surgery department elevator after Akandoh’s 24-hour ultimatum
The malfunctioning elevator in the Department of Surgery at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has been promptly repaired after the Ranking Member of Parliament’s...
Misuse of corsets can lead to severe health risks – Doctor warns
A medical officer at Aneeja Hospital, Dr. Emmanuel Kwaku Nimoh has issued a strong warning about the potential health risks associated with the improper...
Akandoh prevented from inspecting lift at Korle Bu’s surgical department [Video]
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reportedly been denied access to the Department of Surgery at the Korle Bu...
UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has issued an emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for crisis-hit countries in collaboration with the Gavi vaccine...
Smoke from wood fuel harmful to pregnant women
The Sekyere South District Health Promotion Officer, Joseph Asore, has stated that exposure to smoke poses significant health risks, particularly for vulnerable groups such...
Contaminated drinking water: We are all at risk
The revelation last week by a UNICEF Ghana study that three out of four Ghanaians are at risk of drinking water contaminated with faecal...
I cried for days in pain – BBNaija star opens up after body enhancement surgery
BBNaija star, Mercy Eke, says she suffered physical and emotional torture after she underwent a butt lift operation in 2018.In an interview on the...
76-year-old seeks GH¢10,000 compensation from ex-fiancé for ‘cheating’ [Video]
A 76-yer-old woman is breathing on the neck of her fiancé for allegedly cheating on her.Distraught Eno Akua, a widow said her quest to...
8 confirmed cases of measles in V/R cause for worry — Dr Djokoto
The Volta Region has recorded eight confirmed cases of measles this year. Although this is below the epidemic threshold, it is cause for worry,...