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Why Ghana should consider mandatory DNA testing at birth: A public health and societal imperative
I strongly advocate for the introduction of a national policy in Ghana to make DNA testing mandatory at birth for all newborns, subject to appropriate ethical, legal, and data-protection safeguards. My advocacy is primarily driven by my commitment to addressing health challenges, preventing disease, promoting public he...
Komfo Anokye Blood Bank appeals for more donors amid fears of blood shortage due to rising road crashes
The Blood Bank at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) is appealing for voluntary blood donation to help avert a possible shortage, as the increasing number of road traffic accidents continues to put pressure on the facility’s blood reserves.
KATH OPD resumes full operations after suspension of doctors’ strike
Activities at the Out-Patient Department (OPD) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital have resumed fully, with patients being called in and assigned to their respective doctors, while those with scheduled appointments are being attended to.
Dementia in Ghana: Study finds 23.4% of adults over 40 at risk as experts call for national care policy
Nearly one in four adults aged 40 and above in parts of Ghana’s Ashanti Region are at risk of developing dementia, a finding experts say highlights a growing public health challenge and exposes gaps in the country’s care system. The figure of 23.4% comes from a cross-sectional study involving more than 800 participants...
Korle Bu to receive major diagnostic equipment upgrade under Mahama Cares
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is set to receive a major boost in its diagnostic and treatment capacity under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Cares), following plans to install new state-of-the-art medical equipment at the country’s premier referral facility. The announcement was made during a stakeholder engageme...
GHS confirms no cholera outbreak after floods, urges continued preventive measures
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has assured the public that no cholera outbreak has been recorded following the devastating floods that hit parts of the country, but urged Ghanaians to remain cautious and maintain proper hygiene practices. The Service said although the floods created conditions that could increase the r...
Premier Health donates 20 wheelchairs to KATH amid acute shortage in A&E unit
The Accident and Emergency Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) continues to face mounting pressure as it attends to hundreds of emergency cases daily, with an inadequate number of wheelchairs posing a major challenge to patient movement within the facility. Hospital officials say some critically ill patie...
World Food Safety Day 2026 – Accra Metro Health Director calls for action on foodborne diseases in Ghana
The Director of the Metro Public Health Department at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, Florence S. Kuukyi, has described food safety as "one of the most effective forms of disease prevention," warning that unsafe food can cause up to 1.52 million deaths annually worldwide. In a press release issued to mark World Food S...
Vehicle smoke contains cancer-causing agents – Health experts warn
Smoke from vehicle exhaust contains cancer-causing substances, health experts have warned, as a new study reveals that air pollution has become one of Ghana’s leading causes of death, claiming more than 30,000 lives annually.
PIWC-ATOMIC holds health-focused family day
The Pentecost International Worship Centre, PIWC-ATOMIC, a ministry of The Church of Pentecost, has organised a family day event centred on fellowship, health and community bonding. Opening the occasion, the Resident Minister, Pastor Abubakari Issah Gustav, urged families from the various assemblies in the district to...
Ghana records decline in new HIV infections and AIDS deaths in 2025 – AIDS Commission report
Ghana has recorded a decline in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths, with the latest national estimates showing progress in the country’s response to the epidemic. The 2025 National HIV Estimates and Projections report by the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) indicates that new HIV infections reduced from 16,189 in 20...
Doctor uses GHC20,000 cash reward to equip Paga Hospital
A medical doctor who recently received a GH¢20,000 cash reward from the Paga Youth Movement (PAYOM) for accepting posting to the Paga Hospital has donated the entire amount to purchase medical equipment and supplies for the facility. The gesture comes barely a week after the youth group honoured Dr Ama Antwiwaa Adu-App...