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Lupus advocates take fight to Parliament, push for stronger support for patients
The Oyemam Autoimmune Foundation has led a delegation of lupus advocates to Parliament in a major effort to place lupus and other autoimmune diseases higher on Ghana’s national health agenda.
Violence against nurses, midwives threatening healthcare delivery – GNMTA ASHBA president warns
The Ghana Nurses and Midwives Trainees Association (GNMTA) has raised concerns over what it describes as a growing trend of physical assaults on nurses and midwives by patients and their relatives, warning that such incidents are undermining healthcare delivery and discouraging young people from entering the profession...
CHAG indispensable to Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare rollout – WHO
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has identified the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) as a critical partner in the successful implementation of government's flagship Free Primary Healthcare programme, citing the association's extensive rural presence, decades of community service and trusted relationships...
Ahafo ranks high in national health performance review; records significant gains in maternal and child health
Ahafo has emerged as a top-performing region for quality healthcare in Ghana, securing a high-ranking position on the national ladder for the 2025 service year.
Novartis to buy experimental breast cancer drug in up to $3 billion deal
Swiss drugmaker Novartis, opens new tab on Friday agreed to buy a breast cancer drug candidate for up to $3 billion from U.S. biotech firm Synnovation Therapeutics, adding a targeted therapy to its pipeline of cancer drugs. The company will pay $2 billion upfront and up to $1 billion that is contingent on further d...
Over 30% of maternal deaths in Africa occur among adolescents – UNFPA West, Central Africa Director
The Regional Director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for West and Central Africa, Dr Sennen Hounton, has raised alarm over the high number of maternal deaths among adolescent girls in Africa, urging governments, families and communities to invest in girls' education, end child marriage and expand access...
Experts challenge culture of silence among men on mental health
The belief that men must always appear strong and emotionally unshaken is preventing many from speaking about stress, depression and other mental health challenges, a mental health expert has observed.
Service Excellence Foundation-Ghana launches Sunday Pulse Wellness Series
A growing call for healthier workplaces is gaining momentum following a high-level webinar hosted by the Alliance for Tourism, Health and Wellness Professionals Network, in partnership with the Service Excellence Foundation-Ghana.
Ghana Medical Trust Fund strikes strategic partnership with GBC
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has initiated a strategic partnership with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (Ghana Broadcasting Corporation) to enhance public awareness and education on specialised healthcare services nationwide. The partnership was discussed during a meeting between the Administrator of the Ghana Medic...
KNUST Pharmacy Dean warns against rising self-medication and drug abuse in Ghana
The Head of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Isaac Ayensu, has raised concerns over the increasing practice of self-medication and drug abuse in Ghana, warning that it poses significant public health risks. Prof. Ayensu said...
Gov’t invests GH¢443m in Free Primary Health Care – Dr Asare Bampoe
The government has released GH¢443 million to retool selected facilities to implement the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) programme.
Tema Polyclinic midwife assault: suspect to face court 8 June
A suspect is expected to appear in court on 8 June over the alleged assault of a midwife at the Community 22 Polyclinic in Tema, an incident that has drawn strong condemnation from the Ministry of Health. The Ministry on Friday said violence against health workers “will not be tolerated under any circumstances” followi...