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Report: Ridge Hospital Confrontation Sparks National Debate on Activism and Accountability
Accra, Ghana – August 22, 2025 – A confrontation at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) on August 18, 2025, has sparked widespread debate over healthcare standards, patient rights, and the boundaries of activism in Ghana. Political and social activist Ralph Saint Williams, also known as Ralph De Fellow Ghanaian, is at the center […]
Korle Bu Specialist Blames Shisha, Tobacco, Alcohol, and Oral Sex for Cancer
In a warning to the public, Dr. Kenneth Baidoo, an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Consultant and Head of the ENT Department at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, has highlighted a concerning surge in head and neck cancer cases across Ghana. He attributes this increase largely to preventable lifestyle choices, including smoking shisha, tobacco use, excessive […]
FDA Halts Production of Tasty Tom Tomato Mix Over Safety; Nutrifoods Issues Recall
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has suspended the production of Tasty Tom Enriched Tomato Mix by Nutrifoods Ghana Limited following a probe that revealed serious quality control failures at the company’s manufacturing facility. The decision comes after several consumer complaints and an FDA investigation that confirmed contamination in certain batches, posing health risks to […]
Experts Warn of Marijuana’s Hidden Dangers to the Brain and the Heart
With the recreational use of marijuana becoming increasingly common due to growing legalization, concerns about its potential health consequences are intensifying. While cannabis is often promoted for its relaxing and therapeutic properties, emerging scientific research is highlighting serious risks—particularly to the brain and cardiovascular system. One of the most vocal warnings comes from Dr. Daniel […]
Government Disburses Six-Month Allowance to Nursing Trainees
The Ministry of Health has confirmed the disbursement of GHS 462 million in training allowances to over 120,000 nursing students across Ghana. This allowance covers a six-month period and fulfills a key campaign promise made by President John Dramani Mahama. Payments began today and are scheduled to continue until next Friday, marking a major step […]
Ibrahim Mahama Covers Medical Costs for Lisa, 10, Battling Acute Leukemia
Following Awisi Dede’s moving report on 10-year-old Lisa’s battle with stage 4 acute myeloid leukemia (AML), Ibrahim Mahama, CEO of Engineers & Planners and Dzata Cement, has stepped in with life-saving assistance. He has pledged to cover the full cost of her medical treatment, including airfare for Lisa, her mother, her aunt, and a medical […]
FDA Assures Ghanaians of Health Safety Amid Expired Rice Allegations
The Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs for the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Joseph Yaw-Bernie Bennie, has assured Ghanaians that the regulatory body is committed to safeguarding the health and safety of all citizens, particularly children and students. His remarks come in response to allegations of expired and repackaged rice being distributed to Senior […]
Cholera Outbreak Claims 16 Lives as Officials Urge Hygiene
Ghana is currently facing a cholera outbreak that has resulted in 16 fatalities and 116 confirmed cases, with the affected regions including Greater Accra, Eastern, Central, and Western. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is advising the public to adopt rigorous hygiene measures, similar to those practiced during the COVID-19 pandemic, to prevent further spread of […]
Dr. Bawumia Announces Free Kidney Dialysis for NHIS Patients
NPP Flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that, beginning December 1, kidney dialysis treatments will be provided at no cost to all National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) beneficiaries in Ghana. This significant policy expansion follows a successful pilot program that offered free dialysis services to vulnerable age groups, including patients aged 60 and older and […]
Guru Advocates for DNA Testing at Birth for Paternity Assurance
Musician Maradona Yeboah Adjei, popularly known as Guru, has ignited widespread discussions across social media with his recent advice to parents. Guru urged that parents conduct DNA tests on newborns to confirm biological paternity. The musician emphasized that his suggestion is not intended to cast suspicion on mothers or imply infidelity but rather to serve […]
GIZ and FDA Ghana Cooperate to Strengthen Vaccine Regulation and Drug Safety
In a collaborative effort to bolster drug safety and vaccine regulation in Ghana, Mr. Helmut Hauschild, Head of GIZ West Africa 2, and Dr. Dirk Aßmann, GIZ Country Director, paid an official visit to the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) Ghana. The visit highlighted the progress Ghana has made in vaccine regulation and marked a […]
FDA Issues Public Alert Regarding Unregistered SLIMFIT Mineral Water
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in Ghana has issued a public alert regarding the circulation of unregistered bottled mineral water known as SLIMFIT on the market. The FDA emphasizes that the only registered brand with a similar name is SLEMFIT (mineral water and purified water), produced by Twellium Industrial Company Limited. According to the […]