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Government will not relent on its efforts to make conditions good for health workers – Mintah Akandoh
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured that government will continue efforts to improve conditions of service for medical doctors and other health workers. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, he said that although challenges remain, steps are being taken to enhance the welfare of health profe...
One Constituency, One Ambulance not working effectively due to ‘No-Bed Syndrome’ – Titus Beyuo
Professor Titus Beyuo, Board Chairman of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Accra, has expressed concern that Ghana’s One Constituency, One Ambulance initiative is effectively “driving blind” due to a shortage of hospital beds across the country.
Africa can lead the future of AI-driven health innovation, says Professor John Amuasi
Africa contains more than 70 percent of the world's genetic diversity. Any AI system built to transform global healthcare that ignores that fact is, by definition, built on a flawed dataset. It will underperform. It may cause harm. This is the scientific reality Professor John Amuasi of Kwame Nkrumah University of Scie...
Gov’t secures scholarships for over 30 health tutors for PhD studies
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government has secured scholarships for more than 30 health tutors to pursue PhD programmes as part of efforts to strengthen specialist nursing education in Ghana. The Minister made the disclosure at a joint matriculation ceremony for specialised n...
Free Primary Healthcare at risk over poor lab systems in Ghana – GAMLS tells gov’t
The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) says poor laboratory systems are threatening the effectiveness and long-term sustainability of the government’s free primary healthcare policy.
Eni, Partners sign deal to boost healthcare access in Western Region
Eni Ghana, in partnership with Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Health Service to expand access to healthcare in the Western Region.
MoH opens portal for health professionals’ validation 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. In a statement issued by spokesperson Tony Goodman, the Ministry urged all prospective applicants to verify their eligibility through its recruitment portal before...
Lack of water at Anfoega Wademaxe CHPS compound disrupts healthcare delivery
The persistent lack of access to potable water at Anfoega Wademaxe in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region is undermining quality healthcare delivery in the area, with the community’s CHPS compound bearing the brunt of the situation. According to residents, the CHPS compound, which serves Anfoega Wademaxe and su...
Rainy season raises risk of cholera, malaria outbreaks – GHS warns
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has cautioned the public to take preventive measures against waterborne and mosquito-borne diseases as the country enters the rainy season.
Health Minister begins Central Regional tour with sensitisation on Free Primary Healthcare initiative
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has commenced a working tour of the Central Region with a public sensitisation campaign on President John Dramani Mahama’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative. The Minister disclosed this in a Facebook post, stating that the tour began with a radio programme aimed at educ...
Deputy Health Minister Ayensu-Danquah appointed to AU Secretariat on global health
The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, has been appointed as a Secretariat Member of the African High-Level Ministerial Committee (AHLMC) to help lead the reform of the global health architecture in a way that benefits the continent and its citizens. The AHLMC is a flagship African Union initiative aim...
Sekyere East: Anaemia prevalence among pregnant women rises steadily despite fewer antenatal registrations
Health authorities in the Sekyere East District have expressed concern over the growing proportion of pregnant women diagnosed with anaemia, describing the trend as one of the district’s most worrying public health challenges. The concern was raised during the district’s 2025 Annual Performance Review, where stakeholde...