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Ghana rolls out first National Paediatric Imaging Protocol to improve childhood cancer diagnosis
Ghana has validated its first-ever National Paediatric Imaging Protocol, a major step aimed at improving the diagnosis, treatment planning and research into childhood cancers amid a worrying rise in new cases across the country. The protocol, developed by World Child Cancer in collaboration with the Ministry of Health...
Monogamous relationships require full commitment, not mood-based decisions — Dr Ayertey
Gynaecologist and obstetrician Dr Padi Ayertey has said that individuals in monogamous relationships are expected to fully meet each other’s needs, stressing that personal mood should not determine sexual intimacy.
Mahama sets November 2027 deadline for La General Hospital completion
President John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of La and surrounding enclaves that the long-awaited La General Hospital will be fully operational and ready for commissioning by November 2027.
Painful intercourse is common but treatable, couples must seek help early – Dr Ayertey
Gynaecologist and obstetrician Dr Padi Ayertey has urged couples to take complaints of pain during sexual intercourse seriously, describing the condition as both a physical and psychological issue that can significantly affect intimate relationships if left unaddressed.
DBG confronts ‘unclean’ menstruation myth as Tepa SHS, others benefit from Menstrual Hygiene Drive
For centuries, the belief that menstruation renders women “unclean” has persisted through cultural and religious traditions. These long-standing taboos continue to fuel period-related shame and discrimination, while limiting access to sanitation and education for girls and women. Menstrual justice advocates say menstru...
Mulan Neurodiversity School launches Autism Awareness Month with a dinner event
Mulan Neurodiversity School (MNS) has unveiled a series of activities to mark this year’s Autism Awareness Month, kicking off with a dinner and official launch on Saturday, April 4, 2026. The programme, themed “Embracing Differences, Empowering Every Ability,” aims to promote acceptance, inclusion, and support for indi...
Health Ministry to host 2026 Annual Health Summit on workforce resilience and UHC
The Ministry of Health host the 2026 Annual Health Summit, bringing together health professionals, policymakers, development partners, academics and other key stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening Ghana's healthcare system.
World Hypertension Day: PATH, Ghana Health Service renew call for regular blood pressure checks
Health authorities have renewed calls for regular blood pressure checks and stronger public awareness campaigns as the country marked World Hypertension Day, warning that high blood pressure remains a growing public health challenge and a major contributor to deaths linked to non-communicable diseases. The campaign, le...
GHS to reach 8 million people with drugs on Neglected Tropical Diseases
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) will embark on a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign from June 20 to July 3, 2026, targeting nearly eight million people with preventive treatment against three Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The exercise will provide free medication for onchocerciasis (river blindness...
Cholera breaks out in Northeast Nigeria, death toll rises to 90
At least 90 people have died, and more than 12,000 others have been infected in a fast-spreading cholera outbreak in Nigeria’s conflict-hit Borno state, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Thursday. However, it warned that more resources are urgently needed to strengthen p...
NHIA disburses GH¢219.8m to healthcare providers
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢219.84 million to credentialed healthcare providers across Ghana, reinforcing its commitment to the timely reimbursement of health facilities under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and supporting the uninterrupted delivery of healthcare services...
Clinical decisions don’t come from CEO alone – GRNMA pushes back on KATH sanctions
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in the Ashanti Region has defended the actions taken by management and staff of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) during the recent bed shortage crisis.