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‘Medicine was never the plan’ — Dr Darius Osei opens up on journey from childhood to medical leadership
The Founding Chief Executive Officer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Dr Darius Kofi Osei, has shared a deeply personal account of how an unplanned journey, shaped by hardship and persistence, led him to the pinnacle of Ghana’s medical leadership.
Silent killers surge with NCDs now behind nearly half of deaths in Ghana – Health Minister
Ghana is facing a growing public health crisis, with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now accounting for nearly half of all deaths, according to the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah-Akandoh. Speaking on PM Express on Joy News Monday, the Minister warned that the country must urgently shift focus to early detection an...
Safe Homes, Strong Society: Women must be ready for parenting before childbirth – Traditional Leader
A representative of traditional leader Odeneho Ofosu-Kwabi Ayebiahwe, Vivian Agyapomaah, has urged parents, especially women, to be fully prepared for the responsibilities of parenthood before having children, warning that poor parenting can contribute to abuse. She made the remarks at a thought leadership programme on...
Medical practitioner warns of rising diabetes and hypertension deaths among women in Bono Region’s Nsoatre
A medical practitioner at the Nsoatre Government Hospital has raised concern over the increasing number of women dying from diabetes and hypertension in Nsoatre in the Sunyani West Municipality of the Bono Region, Adom News' Christian Ofori Kumah reported.
Vaccines cut measles deaths in Africa, but millions of children still at risk
Nearly 20 million measles-related deaths have been prevented in Africa since 2000, as vaccination efforts across the continent continue to expand, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organization and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. The report shows that about 19.5 million deaths have been averted, while more th...
Medical outreach in Tarkwa flags rise in chronic diseases and suspected opioid abuse
A medical outreach programme in Tarkwa has revealed increasing cases of chronic diseases and suspected opioid abuse among residents in mining communities, raising concerns about public health in the area. The programme, organised under the HEAL Programme by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation in partnership with the Socie...
MSDA commissions 50,000-litre automated water project for Saltpond Municipal Hospital
The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), led by its founder, Ernest De-Graft Egyir, has commissioned a 50,000-litre automated water supply system aimed at ending years of persistent water shortages at the Saltpond Municipal Hospital. The project, which was first announced during the maiden Saltpond Homecomi...
Let’s remove barriers to hepatitis prevention, treatment — Dr Adomako-Boateng
The Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng, has called for concerted efforts by stakeholders to remove all barriers to hepatitis prevention and treatment in the country. “We must fight stigma, lack of awareness and gaps in health services, while expanding access to vaccination, testing, d...
Daily habits that help and hurt your liver
Liver disease is becoming an increasing global health concern, driven by poor diets, sedentary lifestyles, excessive alcohol consumption and underlying health conditions. The liver is one of the body's most important organs, performing essential functions such as filtering blood, regulating blood sugar, storing energy...
Men now “topping chart” in fertility issues as sperm quality declines – Urologist warns
A urologist and fertility specialist, Dr Yaw Amoah, has expressed concern over what he describes as a growing global decline in male fertility, warning that men are increasingly contributing to infertility cases worldwide. Speaking on Joy FM’s Home Affairs programme on Saturday, June 6, Dr Amoah challenged the long-hel...
Africa Clean Air Network unites more than 80 institutions to strengthen air quality action across the continent
For years, air pollution work across Africa was driven by small pockets of researchers, government agencies, civil society organisations and campaigners, often working independently with little knowledge of similar efforts happening beyond their own countries. Today, that is beginning to change.
Eastern Regional Hospital infrastructure gaps will be addressed — Minister
The Eastern Regional Hospital in Koforidua has launched its centenary anniversary with several activities lined up to mark the 100-year milestone. The activities will include a blood donation exercise, free medical screening and outreach programmes, health walk, clean-up exercise and radio talk show, among others, whic...