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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.
Rwanda, DRC border close over fears of Ebola outbreak
The borders connecting Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in Rubavu District were closed on Sunday following the Ebola outbreak in DRC. The Mayor of Rubavu District in Rwanda’s Western Province, Prosper Mulindwa, told local media that the closure of the borders linking Goma and Rubavu-Gisenyi border...
MTN Ghana Foundation hands over modern Accident and Emergency Centre to Ho Teaching Hospital
MTN Ghana Foundation has handed over a newly constructed Accident and Emergency (A&E) Centre to the Ho Teaching Hospital to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery in the Volta and Oti Regions.
Sanitation crisis at Tudu: Mounting refuse heap sparks public outcry
Residents of Tudu in Accra have raised concerns after a large heap of refuse was discovered on the streets on March 5, 2026.
Abuakwa South MP questions effectiveness of ‘Mahama-Cares’ fund in tackling NCDs
Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has raised concerns about the government’s proposed Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama-Cares. He questioned whether the initiative can effectively address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases in the country.
‘Gold cannot save you at 2am’: GMTF Administrator challenges mining giants to invest in lives
Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has challenged Ghana’s mining industry to redefine its approach to social responsibility by investing not only in roads, schools and boreholes, but also in healthcare systems that keep mining communities alive. Speaking at the National Min...
Private medical practitioners seek tax waivers on cancer treatment equipment
The Society of Private Medical and Dental Practitioners has called on the government to waive import duties and taxes on advanced cancer treatment equipment.
Aid cuts could Push 5.7 million Africans into poverty by 2026 — Mahama warns at World Health Assembly
President John Dramani Mahama has issued a stark warning over the global impact of cuts in United States development assistance, cautioning that millions of Africans could be pushed into poverty if the trend continues.
PEPFAR suspension leaves 1.4m South Africans living with HIV uncertain about treatment — Mahama warns at WHA
President John Dramani Mahama has raised concerns over the future of HIV treatment for millions of people in South Africa following the suspension of United States support under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
FDA bans mixed alcoholic energy drinks: VAST-Ghana demands ‘Name and Shame’ list for public safety
The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development Ghana (VAST-Ghana) has hailed the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) for its landmark decision to ban the sale of mixed alcoholic energy drinks across the country.
Allied Heath Council warns hospitals against assigning medical records duties to receptionists
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has cautioned health facilities and private providers of allied health services against engaging unqualified persons to perform Health Information and Medical Records functions. The Council said it uncovered the practice during its ongoing nationwide compliance and inspectio...
Africa must pay more attention to women’s health – Cancer Expert
Cervical and breast cancers remain the biggest threat to the health of women in Africa, as they continue to be the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women on the continent.