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CBG extends free health outreach to women in Adaklu
The Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd, Dr Naomi Wolali Kwetey, has reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to community development, preventive healthcare and women’s welfare following a large-scale free health screening exercise organised in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region.
All nine MDAS in Oti region to benefit from Free Primary Healthcare policy
The nine Municipal and District Assemblies (MDAs) in the Oti Region are set to benefit from the government’s Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Policy, aimed at expanding access to quality basic healthcare services at no cost in designated facilities. Launching the policy at Dambai, the Oti Regional Capital, the Minister o...
Rising cases of chronic diseases among children worrying – Obuobia Darko-Opoku
Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has expressed concern over the growing number of children being diagnosed with chronic and non-communicable diseases in Ghana. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Madam Darko-Opoku said her interactions with patients at health facilities had...
Ghana Medical Trust Fund to invest in cancer research, equipment and specialist training
Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, says the Mahamacares initiative will extend beyond paying medical bills to include investments in medical research, healthcare infrastructure and specialist training. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Madam Darko-Opoku said the growing bur...
How the Ghana Medical Trust Fund digital platform will support chronic disease patients
Patients seeking support under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund will be enrolled onto a central digital platform through specialist doctors at designated hospitals across the country, Administrator Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku has disclosed. Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show, Madam Darko-Opoku explained that the system...
6 new Mpox cases, recorded in Ghana, total confirmed infections now 1,070 since outbreak
Ghana has recorded six new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 1,070 as of 10 May 2026, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced. The new cases indicate a continued but relatively low level of transmission of the viral disease, which spreads mainly through close contact wit...
Health Minister orders immediate staffing boost after Mother and Child Hospital visit
The Health Minister has ordered an immediate staffing boost and operational reforms at a Mother and Child Hospital following a surprise visit aimed at improving maternal and child healthcare delivery.
MahamaCares will not replace NHIS, only to complement it – Adjoa Obuobia reiterates
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as MahamaCares, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has reiterated that the initiative is designed strictly to complement the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and not to replace it.
APHRC launches new knowledge hub to boost research and innovation in Africa
The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) has launched a modern Knowledge Hub as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. The new facility is expected to strengthen research, innovation, and better policymaking across Africa.
‘Change the narrative from tomorrow’ – Health Minister orders immediate reforms at Mother and Child Hospital
Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed the management and staff of a Mother and Child Hospital to immediately improve service delivery, insisting that operations must begin showing visible change.
Snake bites, accidents, labour cases worsen as Kpandai communities lack health facilities
Chief Executive Officer of Titus Medical Centre, Steve-Lee Demuyakor, has raised concerns over the growing risks faced by residents in rural communities within the Kpandai District due to the absence of nearby healthcare facilities. According to him, victims of snake bites, road accidents, and pregnant women in labour...
Valuvite UK Vitamins expand into Ghana through Pharmatrust Pharmacy LTD distribution network
Valuvite UK LTD, a nutraceutical company based in London, United Kingdom, is steadily expanding its presence in Ghana through a growing distribution partnership with Pharmatrust Pharmacy LTD. The collaboration is increasing access to wellness and nutritional supplements across pharmacies and healthcare outlets in the c...