Central Region: 29 expectant mothers died during child birth in first six months of 2023
Twenty- nine expectant mothers in the Central Region died during childbirth from January to June this year.The deaths were mostly caused, among others, by...
Ghana’s NHIS best in Africa — World Bank
The World Bank has commended Ghana’s National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) for being one of the best in Africa, especially with regard to population...
Budgit advocates for robust primary healthcare amidst pandemic realities
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Budgit, a prominent civil society organization has called for a robust primary healthcare system in Ghana.This vital...
Korle-Bu cuts sod for construction of 40-bed ultramodern pediatric oncology block
The Korle-bu Teaching Hospital has cut sod and handed over the site to Lifeline for Childhood Cancer Ghana to begin the construction of a...
Pfizer gathers experts to create awareness about antimicrobial resistance and stewardship
Medical experts are raising concerns over what they describe as a silent threat, ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE (AMR) that needs urgent attention.According to these professionals, ‘Antimicrobial...
HIV self-testing receives high patronage with positive response
Patronage of HIV self testing has soared, barely a month after the kit was launched, Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager, National Aids Control...
FDA Ghana designated as Regional Centre of Excellence for Vaccines Regulatory Oversight in Africa
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in Ghana has been designated as a Regional Center of Excellence for Vaccine Regulatory Oversight in Africa.This was...
Two out of three women are mistreated, abused during childbirth – Study
A study conducted on obstetric violence among Ghanaian women have revealed that two out of three pregnant women have suffered violence in the hands...
Reformed drug addict sends strong message to young people
A reformed drug addict, Abigail Sarpong, has urged the youth to abstain from the abuse of hard drugs, particularly cocaine and marijuana, to stay...
WHO closely monitors Covid variant amid mutation concerns
The new Covid variant, which goes by the name EG.5 and has also been called Eris, is now the fastest growing Covid-19 subvariant in...
Do not urinate here
By now, even the unlettered in Ghana should understand the graffiti ‘Do Not Urinate Here’.It is on walls in cities, big and small towns...
Health professionals hide breast lumps, refuse treatment options – Research
A 2022 study has found that health professionals in Ghana are hiding large breast lumps and refusing various treatment options, especially chemotherapy and mastectomy.The...
Agenda 111: Akufo-Addo’s advisor on health inspects projects in Western North region
The Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has visited and inspected the progress of work on the Agenda 111 projects ongoing in the...
Upper East Region records highest case of elephantiasis
The Upper East region of Ghana has recorded the highest number of cases of elephantiasis, also known as lymphatic filariasis, in the country.According to...
10 foods that could be preventing you from losing weight
In this article, we delve into the world of nutrition to uncover 10 foods that could potentially be hindering your weight loss efforts.These...
Prolonged oral contraceptives use leaves women at higher risk of suffering stroke
A medical practitioner says women are more likely to suffer from stroke because of the prolonged consumption of oral contraceptives.According to Dr Collins Abaitey...
Daily soft drink linked to increased risk of liver disease
In a new study, researchers have found an increased risk of liver cancer and chronic liver disease mortality among women who consume sugar-sweetened beverages...
Exclusive breastfeeding way to go
Data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) says breast milk antibodies help protect a baby from illness and that it has health benefits for...
Open defecation contributes to malnutrition among children – GHS
The Upper West Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified Open defecation (OD) as a contributing factor to the malnutrition situation...
Drug theft: 3 Bolgatanga Hospital staff remanded
Three staff of the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital have been remanded by the Circuit Court for allegedly stealing medicines belonging to the health facility.The accused...
Check your HIV status and that of your partner if you’re both sexually active – Ghana AIDS Commission
The Ghana AIDS Commission has mounted an aggressive campaign to drive down new HIV infections in Ghana.The Commission specifically wants persons engaging in sexual...
3 mind games the most insecure men play in relationships
So you’re wondering if he’s a keeper? That is, until the evening he’s a no-show for dinner, doesn’t mention forgetting your date when he...
How to use HIV Self-test kit [Watch]
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is currently on the rise in Ghana, and according to the Ghana AIDS Commission, over 100,000 persons in the country...
Male, female patients share same ward at Asukawkaw CHPs compound
Inadequate facilities at the Asukawkaw clinic in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region have compelled the authorities to use one room as...
Watch out! Fake olive oil in market
I wish to draw the attention of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to a development in the market that requires attention.While at the...
11 things you should never put in your female reproductive organ
It goes without saying that you should be careful around your intimate areas.But this hasn’t stopped some from experimenting in the bedroom with whipped...
Bimbilla Youth besiege Hospital, demand removal of Medical Superintendent
Some youth at Bimbilla, located in the Nanumba North municipality in the Northern region, stormed the premises of the Bimbilla Hospital on Saturday morning,...
Dr Yaw Twum awarded for promoting excellence in mentorship and volunteerism in Africa
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Global Dental Technical Services, Dr Yaw Twum, has been recognised and awarded for promoting mentorship and volunteerism in...
Ghana faces HIV crisis as AIDS Commission reveals rationing anti-retroviral drugs
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr Kyeremeh Atuahene, has revealed that the commission is sometimes forced to ration anti-retroviral drugs for persons...
Physician Assistants suspend strike action
The Ghana Physician Assistants Association has suspended its nationwide strike action in protest against a proposed legislative amendment of Act 857 initiated by the...
Ghana records 2% decline in new HIV infections rate for 2022
Ghana registered 16,574 new HIV infections in 2022 as opposed to 16,938 in 2021, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has disclosed. The figure represents...
3 home remedies for tooth decay and cavities
Tooth decay and cavities are about the most common oral health problems as they occur in adults and young alike.Certain factors can increase the...
37 Military Hospital to hold mass burial
The 37 Military Hospital in Accra is set to hold a mass burial exercise for some unidentified and unclaimed corpses at the facility’s morgue.According...
Over 100,000 people have HIV, unaware and are spreading it – Ghana AIDS commission
The Ghana Aids Commission has revealed that over 100,000 persons in the country are HIV carriers.According to the Director General of the Commission, Dr...
More women in the US are drinking themselves to death – Research
Deaths related to excessive alcohol consumption are rapidly rising in the United States, especially among women, a new study finds.While drinking is still killing more men...
NHIA clears debts, arrears now stand at one month
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has made additional payments of GH₵186 million to credentialed healthcare service providers.The payment, which was made on...
A/R: Patients seek healthcare elsewhere as physician assistants continue strike
Patients visiting health centres in the Ashanti Region to seek healthcare are being directed to major hospitals following the ongoing strike by members of...
Igbo King pledges support for anti-breast cancer campaign
The Paramount King of the Igbo community in Ghana, Eze Dr Chukwudi Ihenetu, has promised to collaborate and support Breast Care International’s (BCI) nationwide...
NHIA commends CHAG, PharmAccess, and HeFRA for promoting quality healthcare in Ghana
The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority Dr. Mrs. Yaa Pokua Baiden, has lauded the work of PharmAccess’ SafeCare, HeFRA,...
AngloGold Ashanti renews trust in Veolia to depollute water of Obuasi mine
AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, one of the world's leading gold mining companies, has renewed its contract with Veolia Ghana...