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Alexx Ekubo: Things to know about metastatic kidney cancer
The family of Nollywood star Alexx Ekubo has confirmed advanced metastatic kidney cancer as the cause of the actor’s death. Ekubo passed away on Monday at the age of 40, throwing the entertainment industry and Nigeria into a state of shock and drawing tributes from colleagues and fans. In a statement issued via his Ins...
Tears of joy on Obra Show as mentally ill teenager reunites with family after six months
An emotional reunion unfolded on Obra Show on Nhyira FM after a 17-year-old boy who had been missing for more than six months was finally reunited with his family. The teenager, who is reported to have mental health challenges, was found wandering alone and unable to properly identify where he came from. Officials from...
Cassona Global donates advanced CT scanner to DIMER Health Services in Ashanti Region
Cassona Global Imaging Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to transforming healthcare infrastructure across Ghana by donating an ultra-modern Neusoft CT scanner to DIMER Health Services in the Ashanti Region.
Free primary healthcare a game-changer – Titus Beyuo
A member of Parliament’s Health Committee, Professor Titus Beyuo, has described Ghana’s newly launched Free Primary Healthcare initiative as a “game changer,” arguing that it introduces the country’s first coordinated national system for disease prevention and adult health screening. The Free Primary Healthcare initiat...
Nova Wellness Center celebrates 13 Years of Holistic Healthcare Excellence and Innovation
Nova Wellness Center is celebrating 13 years of redefining holistic healthcare and wellness delivery in Ghana, marking a significant milestone in its journey as one of the country’s leading chiropractic and wellness institutions.
University of Ghana hosts landmark Africa food systems initiative
The University of Ghana has reinforced its position as a leading hub for research and policy engagement in Africa, following the launch of the Africa Regional Collaborative for Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH-ARC) in Accra. The initiative, unveiled on the University’s campus, places the institution at the centre...
A new science-policy platform launches to strengthen food systems, improve diets and health in Africa
A new African-led initiative to advance healthier, more equitable and climate-resilient food systems was launched in Accra, Ghana - at the University of Ghana on April 30, 2026. The Africa Regional Collaborative for Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH-ARC) brings together leading African research and policy institut...
Health Minister dismisses ‘scam’ claims over recruitment portal amid heavy traffic
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has rejected claims that the Ministry of Health’s recruitment portal is fraudulent, insisting that the challenges being experienced are due to the overwhelming number of applicants trying to access the system at the same time.
UHAS launches groundbreaking research to combat neonatal infections
The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has unveiled a pioneering three-year research initiative at the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH), aimed at tackling neonatal infections and the escalating threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Sunyani West records 70 new cases of elephantiasis, hydrocele
The Sunyani West Municipality has recorded an alarming rise in cases of skin-related Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), the Municipal Disease Control Officer, Mrs Benedicta Oppong Fremah, has said.
Heal Komfo Anokye Project registered by private persons who refuse to account and hand over to KATH
In November 2023, Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II launched the Heal Komfo Anokye Project (HeKAP), an initiative to raise $10 million to repair dilapidated infrastructure at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi. Some of the blocks had not seen a major renovation after nearly 70 years of construction. More...
Government urged to upgrade Nkwanta South Hospital to improve healthcare delivery
The Technical Adviser to the Ministry of Health, Koku Awoonor-Williams, has called on the government to urgently rehabilitate and retool the Nkwanta South Government Hospital in the Oti region to align with international standards of patient care.