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![Charles Amissah’s death: Some leaders must learn to resign when they fail – Dr. Nawaane [Listen]](/storage/imports/featured/cae9b10381e843c700121b2e8fafe83b64a93d71.webp)
Charles Amissah’s death: Some leaders must learn to resign when they fail – Dr. Nawaane [Listen]
Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Mark Kurt Nawaane, has called for accountability in the handling of emergency health cases, following the death of engineer Charles Amissah. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Dr Nawaane said responsibility for failures in the health system should not be limi...
FDA urges public to report fake medicines, side effects through Med Safety App
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has urged the public to report substandard or counterfeit medicines, as well as any side effects or adverse reactions experienced after taking medication, through the Med Safety App. In a public notice, the FDA said the application is free to download and easy to use, and is available...
The Children’s Heart Foundation Ghana funds lifesaving surgeries for two children
Today, The Children’s Heart Foundation Ghana celebrates a moment of hope, funding lifesaving open-heart surgeries for two children born with congenital heart disorders. The presentation took place at the Cardiothoracic Centre of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, where these life-changing procedures will be carried out, givin...
I thought my first major patient had died until I found her eating Akple for breakfast – Bernhardt Ago Sowa Kuma
“I called the nurse and said, ‘Where is Sister?’” The nurse’s answer instantly transformed his fear into overwhelming relief. “Oh,” she replied, “she’s sitting down eating her Akple for breakfast.”
Daily pill doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients
A pill has been found to almost double the survival time for advanced pancreatic cancer patients, with experts describing the trial as a game changer. The drug, called daraxonrasib, appears to be a breakthrough in managing a disease that has the highest mortality rate of all major cancers. It helps prevent the spread o...
Men’s mental health matter
Men’s mental health is not a uniform issue; it is shaped by culture, ethnicity, and geography. In some cultures, traditional roles of masculinity are even more rigid, making it harder for men to express vulnerability. In others, mental illness may be stigmatised as weakness or even spiritual failure. Immigrant men, for...
Report bad medicine side effects with Med Safety App – FDA urges public
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has urged the public to report substandard or fake medicines as well as any side effects or adverse reactions experienced after taking medication using the Med Safety App. In a public notice, the FDA said the app is free to download and easy to use, and is available for both Android a...
Ministry of Health commends police over arrest of suspected recruitment fraudster
The Ministry of Health has commended the Ghana Police Service for the arrest and prosecution of a man accused of defrauding unemployed health professionals by falsely promising to secure them employment within the Ghana Health Service.
Africa turns to science to fight climate health threats as new consortium launches in Ghana
African scientists and policymakers have launched a new research partnership aimed at understanding how climate change is affecting health across the continent, from extreme heat and floods to disease outbreaks and food insecurity. The Pan-African Climate and Health Science and Policy Consortiums were launched in Accra...
PMAG Day 2026: Stakeholders push for pharmaceutical sovereignty to strengthen Ghana’s health security
Stakeholders in Ghana’s pharmaceutical sector have called for greater investment in local drug manufacturing, describing pharmaceutical sovereignty as essential to strengthening the country’s health security and industrial development. The call dominated discussions at the 2026 Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association...
Korle Bu, KATH and others receive 100 wheelchairs from Premier Insurance
Premier Insurance Company has donated 100 wheelchairs to five major public hospitals across Ghana as part of efforts to strengthen emergency healthcare delivery and improve patient mobility. The beneficiary institutions are the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), 37 Military Ho...
Weija Children’s Hospital set to open after EOCO secures handover agreement
The Weija Children’s Hospital is set to open to the public following a successful agreement brokered by the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) between the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited for the immediate handover of the facility. In a statement issued on Thursday, July 16, EOCO said the agre...