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Better coordination can end ‘no-bed syndrome’ – Deputy Health Minister
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has challenged the perception that Ghana's persistent "no-bed syndrome" is primarily the result of inadequate hospital infrastructure, arguing instead that the underlying problem is ineffective management and coordination of available beds across health facilities.
Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital appeals for support as infrastructure deteriorates (Photos)
The Nkwanta South Municipal Hospital in the Oti Region is in urgent need of infrastructural rehabilitation as rising patient attendance at its Out-Patient Department (OPD) continues to stretch an ageing facility beyond capacity.
Health Minister dodges Asenso-Boakye’s call to prioritise Agenda 111 over 24-hour market projects
Parliament witnessed a tense exchange on Tuesday after the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, declined to publicly comment on calls to prioritise the completion of Agenda 111 hospitals over the government’s proposed 24-hour market projects. “I am under oath of secrecy and therefore I can’t disclose what I dis...
President Mahama launches Free Primary Healthcare programme to boost universal health coverage
President John Mahama has officially launched Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare Programme, marking a major step in the country’s push toward universal health coverage.
Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 782 after 72 new infections were recorded within 24 hours — one of the biggest single-day increases since the outbreak began, government data showed on Sunday. The confirmed cases include 181 deaths, according to the government’s lates...
Young women now have 'close to zero' risk of cervical cancer death after HPV jab
Children vaccinated at age 12–13 against HPV (human papillomavirus) have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30, landmark new research reveals. The first study of its kind shows deaths have fallen sharply since school-age girls began being offered it in 2008, and around 200 lives have bee...
NHIS to cover depression, anxiety and schizophrenia treatment in Ghana
The National Health Insurance Authority is set to begin covering treatment for four major mental health conditions under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), in what health experts describe as a major step towards improving access to mental healthcare in Ghana. The Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health A...
Healing in borrowed spaces: Patients with different infectious diseases treated in makeshift wards
At the Emergency Operations Centre in Pantang, disease control officers monitor screens tracking infectious diseases across the regions. With surveillance systems in place, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, believes the country is well-positioned to respond to emerging threats. But...
Local vaccine production could help defeat misinformation and boost public trust – Ho West Presiding Member
The success of Ghana’s drive to manufacture vaccines locally may depend not only on scientific breakthroughs and investment but also on its ability to overcome decades of public scepticism and misinformation surrounding vaccines. The Presiding Member of the Ho West District Assembly, Kasim Osman Adamu, believes local v...
Gov’t underspending on healthcare despite GH¢34.1bn allocation – Dr. Agyemang
The Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has criticised the government for what he describes as poor spending in the health sector, arguing that the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review reveals a significant gap between budget allocations and actual expenditure. Speaking at a press conference...
Ghana Medical Relief to hold medical outreach in Ho West District, targets about 16,000 beneficiaries
A non-profit organisation, Ghana Medical Relief (GMR) is finalising plans to organizer a medical outreach in the Ho West District of the Volta Region.
Oranges, Tangerines, and Lemons: Small fruits with big benefits for men
June is Men's Health Month, a time to reflect on the lifestyle choices that support health, wellbeing, and healthy ageing among men. Coincidentally, it is also a season when citrus fruits such as oranges, tangerines, lemons, and other citrus varieties are abundant across many parts of Ghana. This seasonal abundance is...