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What wrong has Ashanti Region done? – Nana Ayew Afriyie questions delay in operationalising Sewua, Trede hospitals
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Nana Ayew Afriyie, has questioned the government’s decision not to operationalise completed health facilities in the Ashanti Region despite the growing healthcare needs of residents. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme, the Bosomtwe MP expressed disappointmen...
Preventive Health Nurses call for urgent support to tackle rising NCD deaths in Ghana
Preventive Health Nurses of Ghana (PREHENS-GH) are calling for urgent government and financial support to combat the growing burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), which account for between 40 and 50 percent of deaths in Ghana.
Afari Military Hospital was 97% complete before change of gov’t – Dr. Nsiah-Asare
Former Presidential Advisor on Health and former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has defended the progress made on the Afari Military Hospital project, insisting that the facility was about 97 per cent complete before the change of government.
Association of Medical Councils of Africa to host 28th annual conference at Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel
The Association of Medical Councils of Africa (AMCOA) is set to host its 28th Annual Conference at the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra from Sunday, August 23 to 27, 2026, bringing together medical regulators and healthcare stakeholders from across Africa and beyond.
Thousands of Ghanaian pupils attend schools near toxic sites, study finds
A new international study has found that hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren in Ghana attend schools located close to documented contaminated sites, raising concerns about children’s exposure to pollution and its potential impact on health and learning. The research, titled Schools in the Shadow of Toxic Sites: Pol...
400 people diagnosed with kidney problems annually – Physician Specialist
Resident Physician Specialist at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Joe Samapaney, has raised concern over the alarming rate at which people are being diagnosed with kidney problems, calling for urgent attention to the issue. Speaking on The Big Agenda, a current affairs show on Adom TV, Dr. Samapaney revealed that more t...
Hypertension cases rising in Ghana as many remain unaware of condition
Hypertension is becoming an alarming public health concern in Ghana, with many people living with the condition without knowing it. Health experts say the situation is worsening as lifestyle changes, environmental factors and limited awareness continue to fuel the growing burden of high blood pressure across the countr...
ADB Ghana Medicals constructing and equipping new Cardiothoracic Centre at Komfo Anokye
ADB Ghana Medicals Limited is constructing and equipping a new Cardiothoracic Centre at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) as part of efforts to expand access to specialised cardiac and thoracic care in Ghana. Construction is progressing steadily, six weeks after the official sod-cutting ceremony for the project...
Only 16% of Ghana health facilities meet basic sanitation standard — WHO / UNICEF
A patient arriving at a hospital may expect clean water, a usable toilet, and somewhere for health workers to wash their hands. But across parts of West Africa, many health facilities still fall short of these basic standards, according to a new assessment by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. The gaps are...
Tatale Sanguli officials destroy expired food products, warn traders
The Environmental and Sanitation Unit of the Tatale Sanguli District in the Northern Region has confiscated and destroyed expired beverages and other food products discovered in shops and stores across the district. The exercise formed part of efforts by the district authorities to protect consumers and ensure that foo...
Consolidated Bank Ghana offers free health screening to North Legon residents
The Consolidated Bank Ghana over the weekend organised a free health screening exercise for residents of the North Legon enclave in Accra.
500 nurses enrolled in new specialist training programme
Nearly 500 nurses have been admitted into specialised training programmes under the Mahama Care Initiative as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana's capacity to provide advanced healthcare services and address the growing burden of complex medical conditions.