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Toxic exposure from galamsey puts elderly at greater risk of kidney damage — Public health expert
Elderly people could face a compounded health crisis from exposure to toxic chemicals associated with illegal mining, medical doctor and public health researcher Floret Maame Owusu has warned. She said age-related decline in the functioning of vital organs, particularly the kidneys, could make older people more vulnera...
Africa must take control of its health future — Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that the era of heavy donor dependency in Africa’s healthcare sector is ending, urging African countries to build stronger and more independent health systems. Speaking at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, Mr Mahama said recent cuts in humanitarian assista...
Laboratories not emergency assets, they’re essential infrastructure for resilient health systems – Dr Mazyanga
Africa must invest decisively in laboratory systems, digital surveillance, and genomic science if it is to withstand the next global health shock. That was the consensus at the second panel discussion of the Roche Africa Press Day in Kenya, where policymakers, scientists, and industry leaders examined whether the conti...
43-year-old battles for life, appeals for medical support after multiple surgeries
A 43-year-old resident of Kadentwe, a farming community in the Kete-Krachi West Municipality of the Oti Region, is appealing for urgent financial and material support to raise GH¢10,000 for ongoing medical treatment following multiple surgeries. Patrick Abdullah is currently on admission at the Nkwanta South Municipal...
Annoh-Dompreh launches Nsawam-Adoagyiri Eye Care Project 2026, screens 3,000 residents
The Member of Parliament for Nsawam-Adoagyiri and Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has announced the successful launch of the Nsawam-Adoagyiri Eye Care Project 2026, describing it as a major step towards improving healthcare delivery in the constituency. The initiative saw a massive turnout over the weekend, w...
Jomoro Assembly launches free primary healthcare programme
The Jomoro Municipal Assembly in the Western Region has launched a free primary healthcare programme aimed at improving access to quality and affordable healthcare for residents across the municipality. The initiative was launched under the theme, “Removing Financial Barriers Towards Achieving Universal Health Coverage...
Ghana on alert following Ebola outbreak in Uganda and DR Congo – Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has assured the public that Ghana has not recorded any suspected or confirmed case of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), despite recent outbreaks reported in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Mahama urges reforms to global health architecture at 79th World Health Assembly
President John Dramani Mahama has called for urgent reforms to the global health system, warning that recent geopolitical tensions and declining donor support have exposed major weaknesses in international health cooperation. Addressing delegates at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Mr Mahama said the world cou...
Study reveals high rate of uropathogens among Ghanaian elderly
A study in selected care homes in the Greater Accra Region has found a high prevalence of drug-resistant urinary pathogens among the Ghanaian elderly.
MahamaCares may not solve NCD crisis – Kingsley Agyemang
Abuakwa South MP, Kingsley Agyemang, has raised concerns about the government’s proposed Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly referred to as “MahamaCares,” questioning whether the initiative can effectively address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. Speaking during the parliamentary d...
Prolonged cooking can destroy essential nutrients in vegetables, other foods – Dietician
A Dietician at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has cautioned Ghanaians against prolonged cooking of traditional foods.
IWD: Essikado-Ketan MP call for renewed action to improve women’s health, equality
Professor Grace Ayensu-Danquah, the Deputy Minister of Health, has pledged government’s support to advance women’s rights and address the remaining challenges to ensure that every woman and child can realise their full potential.