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Health and safety must take centre stage at events -safety professional warns
A health and safety professional Edward Debrah, has warned that health and safety must be placed at the centre of event planning and delivery, following recent events surrounding the Shattafest concert in London.
Jirapa MP honors educators with motorbikes and appliances; promises awards for health workers
To recognise the tireless efforts of educators and ensure the holistic well-being of the municipality, the Member of Parliament for the Jirapa Constituency, Cletus Seidu Dapilah, has held the maiden Teachers Awards Scheme while simultaneously handing over a massive logistical support package to the Jirapa Health Servic...
CHAG says rural health facilities remain backbone of healthcare delivery
The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has reaffirmed the critical role of faith-based health institutions in delivering healthcare to some of the country’s most underserved communities, saying its extensive presence in rural Ghana remains indispensable to achieving equitable access to healthcare. Speaking at...
Galamsey Chemicals and Air Pollution linked to rising Diabetes risk in children
Dr. Benson Owusu, a public health expert, is raising the alarm over the growing exposure of children to toxic heavy metals from illegal mining and open burning, warning that contamination from galamsey operations and air pollution could increase the risk of diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.
Hypertension, acute asthma among conditions causing maternal deaths – Prof Sampene
Consultant histo and forensic pathologist, Professor Paul Ossei-Sampene, has identified hypertension-related complications, acute asthma, ectopic pregnancies and practices influenced by misconceptions and social pressures as some of the factors contributing to maternal deaths.
UG Professor wins international lifetime achievement award for work on neglected tropical diseases
Lydia Mosi, an Associate Professor of Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Ghana, has received a prestigious lifetime achievement award from the Anesvad Foundation for her decades of research into Buruli ulcer and other neglected tropical skin diseases.
Health Minister reaffirms commitment to ending ‘No Bed Syndrome’ after Korle Bu visit
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the public of the government’s resolve to tackle the persistent “no bed syndrome” challenge in the country’s health facilities. His comments follow a visit to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital after a widely circulated video appeared to show several patients rec...
Health Ministry establishes committee to probe death of hit-and-run victim
The Ministry of Health has set up an investigation committee to probe the circumstances surrounding the death of a 29-year-old engineer, Charles Amissah, following allegations that he was denied emergency medical care at several health facilities in Accra.
Schizophrenia, postpartum depression among top cases at KATH psychiatric unit
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in the Ashanti Region is reporting a sharp rise in mental health cases, with about 15,000 outpatient visits recorded annually, according to hospital officials. Health workers say schizophrenia and postpartum depression are among the top conditions treated at the facility, which...
World’s largest hospital ship arrives in Ghana for 10 months of free surgeries
The Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, has arrived at the Port of Tema to begin a 10-month medical mission that will provide free surgeries and dental treatment to thousands of Ghanaians. The arrival marks the fifth field service by Mercy Ships in Ghana and was welcomed at a ceremony attended by...
‘No bed syndrome’: GMA calls for National Emergency Healthcare Policy
President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Prof. Ernest Yorke, is calling for a comprehensive national emergency healthcare policy to address persistent challenges within Ghana’s health system, particularly the ongoing “no bed syndrome”.
“Telling tired health workers to resign isn’t the solution”
President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Prof. Dr Ernest Yorke, has described comments suggesting that frustrated health professionals should resign as “unfortunate”, insisting that Ghana’s healthcare challenges require support and reforms rather than blame.