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No safe threshold: VAST-Ghana calls for a ban on alcohol ads amidst rising mortality rates
A public health advocacy group, Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development Ghana (VAST Ghana), has urged the government to overhaul the national alcohol policy framework following fresh international scientific evidence detailing severe health risks associated with even low levels of alcohol consumption.
Ghana Eye Project targets 3,000 beneficiaries with free cataract and pterygium surgeries
Hundreds of patients suffering from cataracts, pterygium and other eye-related conditions are benefiting from free medical services under the Ghana Eye Project 2026, a humanitarian outreach programme currently underway at SDA Valley View Hospital in Oyibi.
Up and Shine Foundation Academy honours Nhyira FM for transforming lives of children with disability
There were tears, smiles, and heartfelt gratitude as children from Up and Shine Foundation Academy paid a touching visit to the Obra Show on Nhyira FM and Adom TV to express appreciation for the love and support shown to them during the Nhyira Abodoo charity initiative. The emotional moment unfolded live on radio and t...
Environmental health expert warns against unsafe food purchases after June 29 floods
Environmental health expert Florence Kuukyi has advised Ghanaians to exercise extra caution when purchasing and preparing food following the June 29 floods, warning that contaminated food could pose serious health risks. Speaking on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem, Ms Klutsey said food items being sold in markets aft...
Northern Region leaders back Ghana vaccine production plan but raise quality and access concerns
Some local leaders in Ghana’s Northern Region have expressed support for the country’s plan to locally manufacture vaccines, while raising concerns over quality assurance, public trust, and equitable access to vaccination services. The leaders say the initiative by the government, including the proposed National Vaccin...
Ocean Harmony Project founder warns plastic pollution is entering the human food chain through fish
Ghana's plastic pollution crisis is no longer confined to littered streets, clogged drains and flooded communities, according to ocean conservation advocate Abdul Na-eem Muniru, who warns that discarded plastics are increasingly finding their way back to humans through the food chain. Speaking during the second edition...
Patricia Appiagyei calls for stronger action to end obstetric fistula in Ghana
The Deputy Minority Leader and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Caucus on Population and Development, Patricia Appiagyei, has called for intensified efforts to eliminate obstetric fistula in Ghana as the country marked the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula. Presenting a statement on the floor of Parliament on...
Residents of Alajo fear cholera outbreak over piles of refuse after floods
Residents of Alajo are calling on the government to urgently clear heaps of refuse left behind after the recent floods, warning that another downpour could trigger a cholera outbreak and worsen already difficult living conditions.
Low-cost lifesaver: Rural midwife designs basket for emergency newborn transfers in Bosomtwe
In the rural stretch linking Apinkra, Behenase, Nuaso and Kokrobikro in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region, the journey to advanced medical care is as daunting as the emergencies that demand it. The roads are rough and uneven, turning every referral into a test of endurance for both caregiver and child. At the...
UGMC successfully conducts four more kidney transplants, total reaches 15
The management of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has announced the successful completion of four additional kidney transplant procedures, bringing the total number of kidney transplants performed at the facility to 15. According to the Centre, the latest milestone highlights its growing capacity to provi...
Ambulance Service trains Gambaga College students in life-saving emergency care skills
The National Ambulance Service (NAS) in the North East Region has trained Level 100 students of the Gambaga College of Education in essential emergency care and life-saving skills. The training, facilitated by the Regional Manager, Mohammed Issah Baba (DCAEMT), was designed to equip the students with practical knowledg...
Salt off the Table: Why this Rule could Save Lives
May 11th–17th is observed globally as Salt Awareness Week - a campaign aimed at drawing attention to the health risks associated with excessive salt intake and the need for healthier food environments. Interestingly, a couple of months ago, a headline on MyJoyOnline (Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) bans open display...