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Mahama to address 79th World Health Assembly on health sovereignty for Global South
President John Dramani Mahama is expected to deliver a keynote address today at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, where he will advocate greater health sovereignty for countries in the Global South.
Autism screening initiative brings hope, calls for improved support facilities
A significant step toward supporting children with autism has been taken through a recent screening exercise aimed at ensuring they receive the care and attention needed for their development and overall wellbeing. The initiative was a collaborative effort between the National Assessment and Resource Centre and Mulan N...
Goldbod foots bill for 13-year-old’s brain surgery
The Ghana Gold Board has fully funded a life-saving brain tumour surgery for 13-year-old Judith Edinam Woseme at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
Softcare FM Manufacturing Ltd. partners vice-presidential initiative to advance menstrual health in Ghana
Softcare FM Manufacturing Limited Company, a leading Ghana-based manufacturer of hygiene products, continues to demonstrate its commitment to public health, quality manufacturing, and social responsibility through its support for national menstrual health initiatives and women’s empowerment programmes. In February, in...
Report warns of ‘Code Red’ for Health Journalism
A report from the Africa Health Media Trends 2026 shows that health reporting in Africa is under unprecedented strain amid escalating public health challenges. The report, launched last Thursday by FINN Partners, a global communications and marketing agency, says, “health journalists are navigating shrinking donor fund...
‘Heart cleanser’ or toxic cocktail? FDA sounds alarm over ‘Sukudai’
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued an urgent public alert following the discovery of a dangerous, unregistered substance being sold under the name ‘Sukudai’.
Telecel Foundation bridges maternal health gap at Kasseh Health Centre in Ada
More than 300 pregnant women braved the rain and turned out at the Kasseh Health Centre in Ada for free ultrasound scanning and antenatal support services, organised by the Telecel Ghana Foundation.
Awutu Senya East MP urges gov’t to boost malaria vaccination funding amid global cuts
The Member of Parliament for Awutu Senya, Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, has called on the government to ensure adequate funding for malaria vaccination programmes in the wake of global donor support cuts.
We’re not in Geneva to mourn aid cuts but to build health sovereignty — Mahama at 79th World Health Assembly
President John Dramani Mahama has called for greater health sovereignty among countries in the Global South, insisting that nations must move beyond dependence on foreign aid to build resilient healthcare systems.
Vaccines protect millions in Africa, but gaps still leave children behind
Vaccines have long played a key role in protecting public health across Africa, including Ghana, where they have helped reduce childhood illnesses and prevent diseases that once caused widespread deaths. But despite these gains, health experts say many children are still being missed, especially in remote and hard-to-r...
Only 5% of CHPS compound in Ghana are well tooled – Agotime Ziope MP
The Member of Parliament for Agotime Ziope in the Volta Region has revealed that only about 5% of Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compounds across the country are equipped to standard.
Lordina Foundation renovates, equips Anyima Health Centre
The Lordina Foundation has renovated and equipped the Anyima Health Centre in the Kintampo South District of the Bono East Region to improve maternal and child healthcare delivery in the area. Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, Founder and President of the Lordina Foundation, commissioned and handed over the facility to the c...