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Combating vaccine misinformation: Paediatricians rally health workers to lead grassroots advocacy drive
In a renewed push to safeguard child health and counter rising misinformation, the Paediatrics Society of Ghana (PSG) has convened a high-level regional workshop aimed at equipping healthcare professionals with the tools to champion immunisation across communities. The one-day “Immunisation Champions Project” workshop,...
GAPHTO warns of cholera, malaria and other disease risks after floods
The Ghana Association of Public Health Technical Officers (GAPHTO) has raised fresh concern over the public health risks posed by the ongoing rainy season, warning that recent flooding across the country could trigger outbreaks of cholera, malaria, typhoid and other communicable diseases if urgent preventive measures a...
KATH doctors suspend strike after Asantehene’s intervention
Doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have suspended their industrial action. This follows what they describe as fruitful engagements and the timely intervention of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. In a press release issued on Tuesday, June 9, the Komfo Anokye Doctors’ Association (KADA) announced t...
Don’t just query KATH – invest in emergency infrastructure, GMA tells government
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has warned that the recent congestion crisis at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) is not an isolated incident but a glaring symptom of systemic underfunding and inadequate emergency care infrastructure across the country. In a press statement issued on June 4, 2026, the GMA c...
KNUST hosts FemSTEM Africa to promote women-led health innovation
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), in partnership with the Africa Health Collaborative (AHC) and the Mastercard Foundation, has launched the maiden edition of FemSTEM Africa, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young women to pursue leadership roles in health innovation and entrepreneur...
Why Ghana rejected US health aid deal over sensitive data sharing concerns
Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the United States, citing "unhealthy concerns" about terms requiring the sharing of sensitive health data with American counterparts. A highly placed source with knowledge about the subject confirmed to the Daily Graphic that Ghana declined the deal on the basis of the te...
Cholera, typhoid, and snakebites: Ghana Health Service warns public over escalating rainy-season dangers
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued an urgent public health alert warning the public of severe health risks associated with the ongoing rainy season.
Government rolls out phased recruitment of nurses and health professionals – Health Minister
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured Parliament that the government is implementing a phased recruitment programme for nurses, midwives and other health professionals to strengthen healthcare delivery across the country. Addressing Parliament, the Minister said the ongoing recruitment exercise i...
Sleep and exercise key to protecting brain health, Dr Teddy Totimeh advises Ghanaians
Ghanaians can reduce their risk of neurological diseases by prioritising quality sleep and regular exercise, consultant neurosurgeon Dr Teddy Totimeh has advised. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Thursday (30 July) during discussions on brain health, Dr Totimeh said simple lifestyle choices could significantly...
Gov’t urged to extend NHIS coverage to herbal clinics to improve access to healthcare
A renowned herbal medicine practitioner, Apostle Dr. Amagashie, has called on the government and the Ministry of Health to extend the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to accredited herbal hospitals and clinics to improve access to affordable healthcare. According to him, although many Ghanaians have confidence i...
840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work
New global report shows how poorly designed or managed work, including high demands, long hours, and job insecurity in poorly managed workplaces are damaging workers’ health and the economy.
Telecel expands Ashanti impact, adopts Kumasi South Mother and Baby Unit
Telecel Ghana Foundation, has donated critical newborn medical equipment to the Kumasi South Hospital and signed an agreement to adopt the hospital's Mother and Baby Unit for the next two years.