50% of Ghanaian doctors now working abroad – Report
The latest Ghana Human Development Report has shed light on the ongoing exodus of healthcare professionals from Ghana.Titled 'The Future Value of Work in Ghana,"...
KATH management meet with striking doctors
After a two-day walkout by medical doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital's(KATH) Oncology unit over equipment acquisition, discussions are underway to resolve the...
Clearing of locked-up medical supplies to take two more weeks
After weeks of delays at the port, transporting locked-up medical supplies to warehouses will take two more weeks due to logistical challenges.Moreover, the Food...
3,765 cases of mental disorders recorded in 2023 due to alcohol – Mental Health Authority
The Mental Health Authority of Ghana has joined the global observance of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Wednesday, June...
5 benefits of music during sex
Music has been a major feature in the daily activities of humans, especially from relaxation to studying to even work, you might even be...
GNMTA demands immediate payment of overdue allowances for trainee nurses and midwives
The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees’ Association (GNMTA) has expressed concerns over the delay in the disbursement of allowances to trainee nurses and midwives.Despite the government’s...
15 simple-but-surprising romantic ideas men go crazy for
After a few years of marriage (and throwing long hours at work and kids into the mix) romance may have moved pretty far down...
15 simple-but-surprising romantic ideas men go crazy for
After a few years of marriage (and throwing long hours at work and kids into the mix) romance may have moved pretty far down...
Dumsor: Krachi West Hospital threatens to close down mortuary, other units
The Krachi West Municipal Hospital in the Oti Region is facing a serious crisis due to persistent power outages plaguing the facility.Medical Superintendent, Dr...
Road toll collectors at great risk of diseases caused by air pollution
As air pollution continues to worsen in Ghana, road toll collectors have been identified as the most vulnerable.They spend long hours on the road...
Mom refuses to let husband meet their baby for kicking her out when pregnant
Pregnancy is a very sensitive time for women. Hormones are changing, emotions are heightened, and a supportive partner can make a world of difference.Unfortunately...
AT donates GH₵10K to Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic of 37 Military Hospital
In commemoration of World Sickle Cell Day, AT Ghana formerly AirtelTigo, has donated GH₵10,000 to the Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinic of the 37 Military...
Joy FM listeners talk about how men deal with heartbreak
Dealing with heartbreak is a universally challenging experience, yet men often navigate this emotional terrain differently due to societal expectations and cultural norms.Men may...
Men are more likely to transmit HIV to women – Atuahene
The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr Steve Kyeremeh Atuahene, has highlighted the increased vulnerability of females to HIV infections compared to...
Ketu North adjudged the best-performing NHIS district
The Ketu North Municipal Secretariat of the National Health Insurance Scheme in the Volta Region has been adjudged the best-performing district across the country.The...
How to stay married when you have serious mother-in-law problems
In the past, marriage was little more than a business arrangement. The symbolic blending of two families had the purpose of preserving power, forging political...
Striking MELPWU members demand better conditions, decry intimidation
The Members of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers Union (MELPWU) have expressed deep concerns over the treatment of their colleagues across the country amid...
FDA cautions against buying food from street vendors without permit
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has advised the public to desist from patronising food from vendors who do not have street vendor permits.According...
Renal patients hard hit by lab workers strike
Hayford’s mother is a renal patient who visits the hospital twice in a week for dialysis.But he fears for the worst in her condition...
Obstetric Gynecologist suggests safe birth option for sickle cell partnersÂ
An Obstetric Gynecologist at the Ga West Municipal Health Directorate, Dr Benedict Afari has said sickle cell couples can have babies who will not...
Sickle Cell support group calls for greater involvement in policy making on World Sickle Cell Day
The Sickle Cell Disease Support Group of Ghana (SCDSG) has called for the greater participation of patient support organizations in the development of healthcare...
Your letter infuriated us – Striking Medical Lab workers to Health MinistryÂ
The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has criticised the Health Ministry over the letter asking them to call off its strike.The Ministry acknowledged...
5 hard-to-hear reasons you’re still single
You've read all the magazines and the top dating tips, but at the end of the day, you haven't found the answers to why...
The strike will persist until government meets our demands – MELPWU
The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) spokesperson, Victor Obeng Ofori, has stated that the strike will continue until the government addresses their grievances.In...
We don’t have the final say but… – Health Ministry to striking Medical Laboratory Professionals
The Health Ministry has said it does not have the final say concerning the working conditions of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU).However,...
Adults aged 25 and above constitute majority of HIV population – AIDS Commission
The Ghana AIDS Commission has raised concerns about the rising rate of new HIV infections and the demographics most affected in the country.The Commission...
The 5 most common reasons great couples break up
In the beginning when two people fall in love, or as I call it New Relationship Energy or NRE, people are so happy to...
Strike leaves labs empty: Patients directed to private facilities
The laboratory units at the Manhyia Government Hospital and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital on Kumasi have been closed.This follows the strike by the...
Medical lab workers accuse Health Ministry of bad faith amidst strike
The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union (MELPWU) has accused certain individuals within the Ministry of Health of acting in bad faith.This accusation follows an...
Lifestyle considered the best medication for diabetes
Experts have explained how people’s way of life can be the best way of managing or preventing diabetes.Most diabetic patients are scared for their...
Invest portion of GDP in AI to improve health and reduce poverty – Prof. Kwofie
Prof. Samuel Kojo Kwofie, the Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Ghana, has called on the government, corporate institutions,...
Women in the limelight and divorce tag
Divorce is a deeply personal and often challenging experience, especially for public figures who live their lives under the scrutiny of the media and...
3 painful reasons husbands ask to go for couples therapy
When couples arrive on my doorstep for couples counseling, a wife sometimes surprises me by saying, "He's been trying to get me into marriage...
2,000 CHAG facility managers pledge to adopt and institutionalize SafeCare Quality Improvement approach
The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has engaged close to 2000 management members of its facilities to take decisive steps towards the full...
Mandatory health insurance for visitors still under review – Minister
Health Minister, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye has said the proposed mandatory health insurance policy for visitors to Ghana is still under consideration by the...
Health Ministry appeals to medical lab workers to reconsider strike
The Ministry of Health has responded to the strike notice issued by the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers' Union (MELPWU), which is set to begin...
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital suspends haemodialysis services
The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital has temporarily suspended haemodialysis services.A statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Fred Nyankah explained the development is due...
Hypertension shatters family as 58-year-old man is left to struggle alone
A 58-year-old man, Amenin Asare is battling with hypertension, a condition that has changed his life since October 15, 2017.Narrating his ordeal to Adom...
Pharmaceutical Society calls for swift clearing of locked-up commodities from Port
The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has urged the Minister of Health to ensure that the locked-up Global Fund commodities at the port are...
MoH to implement NHIS policy for foreigners July 1
The Ministry of Health will implement a national health insurance policy for foreigners visiting Ghana for short periods starting July 1, 2024.Initially, the policy...