COVID-19 vaccination campaign underway
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has begun another phase of national COVID-19 vaccination campaign across the country from July 3, 2024.The Service targets to...
EU awards €32m grant to Ghana for vaccine manufacturing
The European Union (EU) has awarded a grant of €32 million to support vaccine manufacturing and the pharmaceutical industry in Ghana.The grant was made...
Family sues Central Aflao hospital for negligence
The family of Linda Adua, the 39-year-old caterer who died at Central Aflao Hospital, has sued the health facility for medical negligence leading to...
Health crisis looms as Korle Bu’s only cancer treatment machine breaks down; patients stranded
Another health crisis is looming as the only cancer treatment machine at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has broken down, leaving scores of patients...
“I didn’t know my husband liked polygamy”
An ardent viewer of Joy Prime TV has bemoaned how she cohabited blissfully with her fiancée before marriage but she is currently on the brink of...
63 Prisoners undergo free surgery
The Ghana Prisons Service has facilitated free surgical operations for 63 prison inmates from eight different prison facilities in the country.The surgeries, which were...
More young people contracting hypertension, diabetes – UGMC CEO
There is a growing number of young people with hypertension and diabetes in the country, the Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana...
NHIA to seek A-G’s advice on mandatory health insurance for foreigners
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Dacosta Aboagye, says the Authority will seek the opinion of the Attorney...
Lifestyle diseases like cancer, diabetes can never be inherited – Naturopathic Doctor
Naturopathic doctor and founder of Sankofa Health Movement, Dr. Morris Mensah, has debunked claims that people living with certain lifestyle diseases including cancer and...
4 fears that keep you from dumping him but you need to do it anyway
Do you want to leave your relationship but just can't seem to say the words and do it? Every time you try, you back...
5 reasons your husband’s affair was the best thing to happen to you
"How could he?" "How could he have done that to us?" This is what a lot of my clients say when they are in...
NHIA saves GH¢9.5 million from fraudulent claims
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it was able to save GH¢9.5 million from fraudulent claims in 2023 following the deployment of artificial...
Ga Mantse leads Clean Accra Campaign [Photos]
The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II on Tuesday 2nd July 2024, led the first phase of the clean Accra...
Nationwide accommodation for primary healthcare professionals to begin soon – Dr. Nsiah Asare hints
Presidential Advisor on health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has hinted at the government’s plans to provide housing facilities for primary healthcare professionals across the country.Speaking...
7 types of girls a guy should never date
Dating can be exciting, but sometimes you might meet someone who isn't a great fit.Now, before you think this is about judging people, it's...
NCDs are the next pandemic – NHIA CEO
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Aboagye Dacosta has raised alarm about the increasing rate of Non-Communicable Diseases...
Why do we yawn? Here’s what to know
Yawning is a common human experience.Yawning is something everyone does, but have you ever wondered why? It’s one of those everyday actions that seem...
What is micro-cheating? 10 signs your partner is micro-cheating on social media
There is a new term in dating and relationships called micro-cheating, but what is it?Psychology Today defines micro-cheating as “small breaches of trust in...
GMA condemns attack on Suhum Gov’t Hospital staff
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has condemned the assault on staff of the Suhum Government Hospital by the family of a deceased patient.In a...
Kpatia health center gets maternity ward
Kpatia Health Centre has received a new maternity ward following a report by Adom News last year highlighting the inadequate infrastructure, particularly in the...
Tax policies on products with negative health impacts beneficial – FDA
The Chief Executive of the Food and Drugs Authority, Delese Mimi Darko, says tax policies on products like tobacco and alcohol, with negative public...
Government to introduce strategies to retain medical professionals – Okoe Boye
The Minister for Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye has unveiled plans aimed at curbing the increasing trend of Ghanaian medical professionals emigrating for better...
HIV: More babies getting infected despite PMTCT intervention
The National Aids Control Programme (NACP) says there is an increase in HIV mother-to-child infections despite the implementation of the Prevention of Mother To...
Over 500 residents of Woe benefit from free medical outreach and health insurance enrollment
More than 500 residents of Woe in the Anloga District of the Volta Region have benefited from a free medical outreach and free health...
Nearly 1.8 billion adults at risk of disease from not doing enough physical activity
New data show that nearly one third (31%) of adults worldwide, approximately 1.8 billion people, did not meet the recommended levels of physical activity...
Over 3 million annual deaths due to alcohol and drug use, majority among men
A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights that 2.6 million deaths per year were attributable to alcohol consumption, accounting for 4.7%...
Princess Diana’s gowns and accessories smash auction estimates
One of the largest ever collections of Princess Diana’s possessions to hit the market smashed estimates and sold for a total of $5.5 million, alongside other...
Building health facilities critical to reducing youth unemployment – Okoe Boye
Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye is encouraging investment in the health sector to create more job opportunities for the youth.The Minister, during...
Stalled hospital projects: Asantehene charges Health Minister to ensure speedy completion
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has expressed worry at the slow pace of work on some hospital projects in the country, particularly those...
10 easy-but-romantic date night ideas for exhausted parents
Did you have an abundance of date night ideas early in your relationship? How about when you were newly married? As parents, what date...
From riches to rags: Ex-millionaires share their downfall stories
Reaching millionaire status is a feat people dream of achieving.But unfortunately, having millions of dollars doesn't mean you're invincible, as evidenced by redditor u/HypnoticMushrooms,...
About 6 in 10 transgender women in Ghana exchange sex for money or goods – GHS Survey
A new report from the University of Ghana School of Public Health, the National AIDS Commission, and the Noguchi Institute for Medical Research, presented...
8 in 10 transgender women in Ghana had first insertive anal sex before age 20 – GHS Survey
The Ghana Health Service has indicated that 8 in the 10 transgender women (TGW) in Ghana had their first insertive anal sex before attaining...
Breast cancer cases increasing among women under 50 – Dr. Wiafe-Addai
The President of Breast Care International, Dr. Beatrice Wiafe-Addai, has sounded the alarm on the rising cases of breast cancer among women under 50.She...
Effective drug policies must be based on scientific research – Akufo-Addo
President Akufo-Addo says for drug policies to be effective, they must be based on scientific research, respect for human rights, compassion, and a deep...
New mpox strain in DR Congo ‘most dangerous yet’
A new strain of the mpox virus spreading quickly along the eastern border of Democratic Republic of Congo is "incredibly worrying", say health officials...
Mahama donates GHC 50,000 to Buz Stop Boys for Clean Ghana Campaign [Video]
Former President John Dramani Mahama has generously donated GHC 50,000 to the Buz Stop Boys, an NGO committed to improving sanitation across Ghana.The donation...
Asantehene joins calls for retooling of KATH after doctors at Oncology Unit calls off strike
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has joined the call for the retooling of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH).This follows a protest by...
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital resumes haemodialysis services
The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) has resumed haemodialysis services following a temporary suspension announced on June 14, 2024.The suspension was due to quality...
Doctors at KATH Oncology Department suspend strike
Patients at the Oncology Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) can now heave a sigh of relief.This is because the doctors at...