Health

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported a worrying increase in Mpox infections, confirming 14 new cases that raise the country’s total to 133 since the virus was first identified...

A much-anticipated free surgical outreach at the Chiraa Government Hospital hit a major snag over the weekend as the hospital’s faulty anesthesia machine forced the cancellation of goiter operations for...

Ghana's mounting plastic waste crisis is no longer just an environmental problem — it’s fast becoming a public health emergency. That’s the stark warning from Mr. Richard Adjei-Poku, Executive Director...

The government has scheduled July 10, 2025, as the new date for preliminary negotiations with the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) following heightened tensions over delayed implementation of...

Sunyani, June 27, 2025 — Mental health professionals and narcotics control authorities in the Bono Region have raised the alarm over a surge in substance abuse among young people, linking...

A major health intervention spearheaded by the Member of Parliament for Krachi East, Mr. Nelson Kofi Djabab, has brought vital kidney and general health screening services to over 2,000 residents...

Amid rising concerns over the spread of Aedes-borne diseases across Africa, the West African Aedes Surveillance Network (WAASuN) has intensified its regional efforts to boost surveillance systems and data-driven control...

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has stepped up its public health response following a recent surge in COVID-19 cases reported on the University of Ghana campus, despite the World Health...

The Vision for Alternative Development (VALD) has called on the Ghanaian government to intensify investments in drug prevention strategies as the country joins the global community to observe the 2025...

A recent eye screening exercise for schoolchildren in the Wa Municipality has uncovered a troubling reality: hundreds of pupils are silently struggling with eye conditions that may be undermining their...