Health
Cholera outbreak claims 16 lives as Ghana battles sanitation challenges
Ghana is grappling with a cholera outbreak that has already claimed 16 lives and affected 116 individuals across the Greater...
Mahama pledges healthcare reforms and free sanitary pads for schoolgirls
National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent reforms in Ghana's healthcare system, highlighting the burdens...
NHIS to offer free dialysis for all kidney patients from December – Dr Bawumia
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced that beginning December 1, 2024, kidney dialysis...
Health workers’ union threatens industrial action over stalled pay talks
The Health Services Workers' Union (HSWU) of TUC (Ghana) has issued a warning to the government over stalled negotiations to...
USAID donates boats to improve healthcare access in remote communities
The United States, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated two boats to the Ghana Health Service...
Over 34,000 new HIV infections in Ghana
The Ghana Health Service’s National HIV and AIDS Control Programme has identified over 34,000 new HIV cases across the country...
La General Hospital construction: Ministry of Health clarifies status
The Ministry of Health has addressed recent reports regarding the construction of the La General Hospital, which have raised concerns...
Over Two Million Children to Benefit from Nationwide Deworming Campaign
Over two million school-aged children across Ghana will benefit from a deworming campaign from October 28 to November 3, 2024....
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: Confronting the Reality of Breast Cancer in Ghana
As the pink ribbons flutter in the wind, they symbolise more than just awareness—they represent the silent battle fought by...
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang Advocates Early Detection in Breast Cancer Awareness Drive
Breast cancer remains a significant health challenge, affecting thousands of women and their families each year. At a Breast Cancer...
