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Over 24,000 medical equipment distributed to health facilities nationwide – Ato Forson
The government has distributed more than 24,000 pieces of medical equipment as part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the country, the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced.
Twice-yearly HIV injection shows promise in prevention trials
Scientists have announced new HIV prevention and treatment advances, including a twice-yearly injection and a weekly tablet.
Free Primary Healthcare: 350 health posts in 150 districts in the offing – Akandoh
The government is moving toward decentralised medicine by launching an ambitious infrastructure plan to bring clinical services directly into the busiest hubs of Ghanaian daily life.
Stakeholders call for stronger health investment
Stakeholders have called for increased investment in health workforce development, sustainable financing and stronger governance to accelerate Ghana’s attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
Celebrating healthier smiles: Unilever Ghana marks World Oral Health Day 2026 with Pepsodent “Do the 2” launch
On March 18, 2026, the forecourt of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation came alive with energy, learning, and smiles as Pepsodent commemorated World Oral Health Day with the official launch of its "Do the 2" campaign in Ghana. The event brought together a vibrant mix of school children, health professionals, traditional...
Ghana prepared to prevent Ebola outbreak despite no recorded case – Deputy Health Minister
The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Dankwa, has assured Ghanaians that the country remains prepared to prevent and respond to any potential Ebola outbreak despite recording no suspected or confirmed case.
Selling single cigarette sticks is illegal – FDA
The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) says the sale of a single cigarette stick is illegal in Ghana. Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency in Bolgatanga, Abel Ndego, the Acting Regional Head of the FDA, explained that cigarettes must only be sold in sealed packs and not as...
NHIA suspends 3 Pharmacies over suspected NHIS fraud
The National Health Insurance Authority (National Health Insurance Authority) has temporarily suspended three pharmacies from the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) over alleged fraudulent claims and service irregularities. The affected facilities are:▪️ Deldem Pharma Limited, Iron City – Weija▪️ Paramedica Pharma...
Minority caucus condemns KATH CEO suspension
The Minority Caucus in Parliament has condemned the government’s decision to suspend the Chief Executive Officer of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), describing the move as reactionary, short-sighted, and a failure to confront the structural roots of the hospital’s chronic bed shortage crisis. In a statement i...
Eastern Regional Hospital project to resume as Mahama directs contractors back to site
The Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey has announced plans for work to continue on the new Eastern Regional Hospital project which began in 2020. According to her, President John Dramani Mahama has given directive for the contractors to return to site. Awartey made the announcement at the launch of cen...
Deputy Health Minister engages KATH, Kumasi South Hospital over maternal health challenges
The Deputy Minister for Health, Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has engaged management and frontline health workers at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and Kumasi South Hospital on challenges affecting maternal healthcare delivery in the Ashanti Region.
Vaccine survey reveals strong public confidence as Ghana pushes local manufacturing agenda
A nationwide vaccine perception survey conducted by the National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has revealed high public confidence in vaccines among Ghanaians, dispelling concerns about widespread vaccine hesitancy and boosting prospects for the country’s planned local vaccine manufacturing programme.