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ECG Hospital in Dambai commences operations with free Health screening
The newly established Dambai ECG Hospital in Krachi East has kicked off operations with a free health screening exercise for residents of the municipality and surrounding areas. The hospital is expected to offer a wide range of medical services, including outpatient and inpatient care, diagnostic imaging, and laborator...
Ghana records eight deaths, over 1,000 mpox cases since May 2025 – Health Minister
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that Ghana has recorded eight deaths and over 1,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox (MPOX) since a fresh outbreak began in May 2025.
‘Sukudai’ cocktail may pose serious kidney and liver risks after lab tests kill rats within 24 hours
National Security has launched a special operation to rid the streets of Kumasi of a popular toxic cocktail sold as a ‘heart cleanser.’ It comes as preliminary investigations by the Department of Pharmacology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) revealed the herbal concoction, known in Haus...
Gov’t disburses GH¢2.6bn to settle NHIS debts to health providers
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says the government has paid GH¢2.6 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025 to clear outstanding claims and debts owed to health service providers. Addressing Parliament, the minister explained that the payment was aimed at settling arrears accumul...
Deputy Health Minister commissions first-ever Surgical Eye Centre in Central region
The government has taken a major step toward reducing preventable blindness in the Central Region with the commissioning of a Surgical Eye and Training Centre at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.
Agenda 111: It is not realistic to complete all 111 hospitals in four years – Mintah Akandoh
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has indicated that the current administration may not be able to complete all hospitals under the Agenda 111 initiative due to financial and practical challenges. Speaking in an interview on Citi FM’s Breakfast Show, the Minister explained that although government remain...
Agenda 111: “It was not prudent to start 111 hospitals at once” – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has openly criticised the previous Akufo-Addo administration over its handling of the Agenda 111 hospital projects.
Health Ministry to introduce volunteer programme for over 6,000 unemployed health graduates
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to introduce a volunteer programme for more than 6,000 unemployed health graduates as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in rural and deprived communities across the country.
Active membership for quality healthcare remains a priority – Ahafo NHIA Director
Mawuli George, the Director of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Ahafo Region, has reiterated that maintaining active membership is central to ensuring quality healthcare access for residents. Speaking to Adom News in Mim during the NHIA’s end-of-year review for 2025, George said that while the regi...
FDA investigates alleged use of plastic in frying plantain chips
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched a nationwide investigation into claims that vendors are using polyethylene (plastic) in frying plantain chips to improve crispiness and extend shelf life, warning that such practices pose serious health risks to consumers.
Health Ministry suspends Nursing College principal over alleged over-admission
The Ministry of Health has suspended Fredrick Anaba, Principal of the College of Nursing Nkanchina, with immediate effect over allegations of over-admitting students and introducing unauthorised academic programmes. In a press release issued on March 12, the Ministry explained that the suspension is part of a comprehen...
Multivitamins could reduce biological age in older adults by months, study finds
New research suggests a daily multivitamin may help combat the cellular wear and tear associated with ageing. In a randomised study of 958 older adults, those who took a multivitamin daily for two years experienced slowed biological ageing by about four months. While chronological age tracks time since birth, biologica...