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Mindful May: Betty Elikem Azornu urges Ghana to confront mental health
Mental health conversations in Ghana have long been buried under stigma, brushed off as “big English” problems that do not belong here.
Otumfuo demands year-end completion for stalled KNUST hospital
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has issued a high-profile appeal to the government to ensure the first phase of the long-stalled Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Teaching Hospital is commissioned before the end of 2026.
Beyond dust and smoke: Scientists warn dangerous radon gas may be increasing lung cancer risks in Weija, McCarthy Hill and parts of Ghana
Air pollution is often linked to smoke from vehicles, dust and the burning of waste. But scientists say there is another dangerous pollutant in the air that people cannot see or smell — radon gas. Researchers at the Ghana Atomic Energy Commission say the radioactive gas is naturally present in the environment, and prol...
Ghana tightens port surveillance over possible Hantavirus threat
The Ghana Health Service has stepped up monitoring and screening activities at the country’s entry points after reports of confirmed Hantavirus infections linked to passengers on a cruise ship that recently arrived in Cape Verde.
Ho Central MP organises free cervical cancer screening for Ahoe women
Women in Ahoe in the Ho Central Constituency have benefited from a free cervical cancer screening exercise organised by the area Member of Parliament, Edem Kofi Kpotosu. The exercise, held at the Ahoe Community Centre in the Ho, formed part of efforts to promote women’s health and encourage early detection of potential...
GARH joins World Breastfeeding Week - Calls for stronger support for nursing mothers
The Greater Accra Regional Hospital (GARH), Ridge, has joined the global celebration of World Breastfeeding Week with a call on employers, families and communities to provide stronger support for nursing mothers to enable them to exclusively breastfeed their babies to give them the best start in life. The Medical Direc...
Mahama calls for new global health order anchored on self-reliance
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a new global health order anchored on self-reliance, equity, and sovereign capacity.
We are putting in place incentives to attract them — Health Ministry on measures to send doctors to deprived areas
The Ministry of Health says it is rolling out a range of incentives and support systems to encourage doctors to accept postings to deprived areas across the country.
Betting addiction is a “time bomb” in Ghana — Mental Health Authority CEO warns
The Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority (MHA), Eugene K. Dordoye, has warned that the growing obsession with betting among young people is developing into a serious public health concern, describing gambling addiction as a mental health disorder that could have far-reaching consequences for society....
KATH Accident and Emergency Centre resumes admissions as congestion eases
The Accident and Emergency Centre of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital has resumed the admission of new cases following a temporary congestion that affected operations at the facility. Management says the congestion situation at the centre has improved significantly, allowing emergency services to return to normal ope...
Ghana, Jamaica launch recruitment drive for nurses and medical specialists
The Governments of Ghana and Jamaica have launched a recruitment drive to attract qualified Ghanaian nurses and medical specialists to work in Jamaica, offering healthcare professionals an opportunity to advance their careers while contributing to the Caribbean nation's health sector.
Agotime Ziope MP commissions CHPS Compound for Agohokpo coomunity.jpeg
The Member of Parliament for Agotime-Ziope, Charles Agbeve, has commissioned a CHPS Compoundfor the deprived community of Agohokpo to improve access to basic healthcare within the enclave. The initiative is part of an objective to enhance primary healthcare in the constituency, with a focus on improving general well-be...