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Five-year-old battles life-threatening brain condition as family seeks GH₵53k for urgent surgery
A deeply distressing medical case involving five-year-old Miguel Ntsiful has come to light, with urgent calls for support as he battles a severe brain condition requiring critical care. The story is being championed by The Multimedia Group Limited to mobilise assistance for the child’s treatment and recovery. Miguel ha...
Ghanaian medicinal plant shows potential to starve prostate tumours by blocking blood vessel growth
A medicinal plant widely used in Ghana for prostate disorders may help slow the growth of prostate cancer by blocking the formation of blood vessels that feed tumours, according to a new study by researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) and partner institutions. The study, p...
Eyipe’s sanitation crisis raises concerns over public health and coastal pollution
Residents of Eyipe, a community in Winneba in the Central Region, are raising concerns over persistent sanitation challenges, including improper waste disposal, open defecation and the poor management of wastewater. The situation has become particularly worrying because of the community’s proximity to the sea. Rubbish...
Ho Teaching Hospital marks 7th Anniversary
The Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH) commemorated its 7th anniversary with a vibrant durbar on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, bringing together management, staff, stakeholders, and members of the public to celebrate years of dedicated tertiary healthcare delivery.
Attitude must change — Titus Beyuo on healthcare concerns
Member of Parliament for Lambussie and Board Chairman of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Titus Beyuo, has called for a change in the conduct of some health professionals in Ghana’s hospitals. Speaking on Badwam on Adom TV, he expressed concern over recurring complaints about poor attitudes among some healthcare workers...
Gold Fields Foundation supports Tarkwa Nsuaem Health Directorate to mark World Malaria Day
More than 5.3 million malaria cases were recorded in Ghana in 2025, underscoring the continued burden of the disease despite years of intervention. In response, Gold Fields Ghana Foundation has supported the commemoration of the 2026 World Malaria Day with a community engagement initiative aimed at strengthening awaren...
Endometriosis could be diagnosed earlier with new scan technique
For thousands of women, getting an endometriosis diagnosis can take years. Now, a new scan technique may help spot the condition earlier, a pilot study at Oxford University suggests. The technique uses specialised CT scans combined with a molecular tracer to detect areas of early endometriosis, which is often missed by...
HIV prevalence among drug users in Ashanti Region hits 6.6% – NACOC
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has raised concerns over the high HIV prevalence among people who use drugs in the Ashanti Region, saying the rate is significantly higher than the national average.
Beyond awareness: Why the patient journey matters in cancer care
Awareness is often where conversations about cancer begin. We encourage people to know the signs and symptoms, seek medical attention early and participate in screening where appropriate. These efforts matter. But another question deserves equal attention: what happens after a person decides to seek care? A woman may r...
Is Agenda 111 being privatised? RTI request seeks details of ‘secret deals’ with private entities
The Ministry of Health has been asked to disclose all proposals, agreements and negotiations with private entities to complete, manage, or own Agenda 111 hospitals, raising fresh questions about whether government intends to privatise the flagship hospital project.
Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns - Reuters report
Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the United States of America (USA) a source familiar with the negotiations has told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the Trump administration's effort to overhaul foreign aid. The government of President John Dramani Mahama balked at terms requiring the sharing of...
HSWU Women’s Committee urges government to regularise casual health workers
The Women’s Committee of the Health Services Workers’ Union (HSWU) in the Volta and Oti regions has appealed to government to address longstanding disparities affecting casual workers within the health sector, calling for urgent policy attention to ensure fair and sustainable employment conditions.