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World Bank pushes for immediate opening of Weija Children’s Hospital
The World Bank has urged the Government of Ghana to expedite the operationalisation and opening of the Weija Paediatric Hospital, stressing that the multi-million-dollar health facility was constructed to strengthen the country’s healthcare delivery system, particularly for children.
Full Report: Probe Committee Report on Charles Amissah’s death
A government-appointed committee investigating the death of 29-year-old engineer Charles Amissah has concluded that he died from medical neglect and denial of emergency care after being turned away by three major hospitals in Accra.
VAST calls for urgent policy overhaul as air pollution kills thousands in Ghana
A leading public health advocacy group, Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST) Ghana, has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a growing “breathing crisis” in Ghana, warning that air pollution is fast becoming one of the country’s most dangerous but neglected public health threats.
GHS debunks claims that insecticide-treated nets are harmful
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has dismissed claims circulating on social media that insecticide-treated nets being distributed to primary school children contain harmful chemicals that pose a danger to human health.
Health Ministry reviews NDC manifesto commitments
The Ministry of Health has begun a three-day mid-year review of the government’s health sector commitments under the NDC 2024 Manifesto, with a focus on progress, implementation challenges and measures to accelerate delivery.
CEANA donates medical laboratory to Akpokofe community
The Council of Ewe Associations of North America (CEANA) has constructed a modern medical laboratory for the Akpokofe Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound. The facility, which is the first of its kind in the Agotime-Ziope District of the Volta Region, is expected to improve healthcare delivery in the...
Korle Bu doctors warn of dangerous overcrowding at emergency unit
The Korle Bu Doctors Association has raised alarm over deteriorating conditions at the Accident and Emergency Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, cautioning that severe overcrowding is endangering both patients and healthcare workers.
MTN drives blood donation as Asante Mampong as part of Ashantifest
Hundreds of residents in and around Asante Mampong responded positively to the 2026 MTN Ashantifest blood donation exercise held over the weekend. The medical exercise was organised by the Ashanti regional coordinating council and telecommunication giant MTN as part of the annual Ashantifest activities. The hundreds o...
Post-pregnancy weight loss
Across Ghana and worldwide, new mothers face growing pressure to “bounce back” after childbirth. But experts caution that unsafe weight loss practices can harm both mother and child. Pregnancy brings major changes within the body. Weight gain within 11.5 –16 kg depending on a woman weight before pregnancy. Body Mass In...
Health Ministry opens validation portal for recruitment, prioritises 2021 nurses and midwives
The Ministry of Health has directed qualified health professionals seeking recruitment into the public sector to validate their eligibility as part of the posting process.
Home burials pose public health risk – Expert warns
A public health expert, Dr. Benjamin Arhin, has warned that burying dead bodies at home is dangerous and poses serious public health risks. His caution follows a directive by the Okyehene, Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin, who recently banned private burials on family compounds and personal lands within the Akyem Abuakwa...
Health Ministry begins validation of health professionals for recruitment and posting
The Ministry of Health Ghana has announced the commencement of validation for qualified health professionals as part of its recruitment and posting process.