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Dr Kingsley Agyemang raises concerns over Ghana’s Ebola preparedness gaps
A Member of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has raised concerns about Ghana’s preparedness for a possible Ebola outbreak, warning that the country’s emergency response systems remain weak outside Accra. His comments come as the World Health Organisation (WHO) raises alarm over the rapid spread of E...
Telecel Foundation supports safer pregnancies with ultrasound outreach in Naaha
The Telecel Ghana Foundation has conducted free antenatal outreach as part of its Rural Ultrasound Scan initiative at the Naaha Health Centre in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region.
World Brain Day 2026: Protecting your brain starts long before old age
World Brain Day is a global initiative led by the World Federation of Neurology to raise awareness about neurological health and encourage actions that protect the brain throughout life. It is observed annually on July 22nd. The 2026 theme, "Brain Health: Access for All," reminds us that everyone deserves the opportuni...
Video: President Mahama’s speech at One Health Summit
President John Dramani Mahama has co-chaired the One Health Summit in Lyon, France, alongside Emmanuel Macron, where he delivered a keynote address calling for a unified global approach to emerging health challenges.
Over 3m Ghanaians live with mild mental health conditions—GloMeF
The Chief Executive Officer of the Global Media Foundation (GloMeF), Raphael Godlove Ahenu, says more than three million Ghanaians are living with mild mental health conditions, while over 600,000 others are battling severe cases. Mr Ahenu, who heads the human rights and media advocacy organisation, disclosed this at t...
“Golden hours” care saves lives, but system gaps persist — says Dozie Osuoji
Ghana’s emergency care system has seen “significant improvement” in recent years but still faces deep structural and resource challenges that threaten patient outcomes, an emergency physician has said. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show’s health segment hosted by Dr Teddy Totimeh on Thursday (28 May), Dr Kevin Dozie...
NHIA takes free NHIS registration drive to Zoggu in Northern Region
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP), has registered and renewed National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) memberships for 156 residents of Zoggu in the Nanton District of the Northern Region. The exercise formed part of a co...
Government begins payment of 2020 batch of nurses and midwives arrears
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that payment of three months’ outstanding arrears owed to the 2020 batch of nurses and midwives has been processed, bringing relief to thousands of health workers across the country.
GMA calls for National Emergency Command Centre after Korle Bu overcrowding incident
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has proposed sweeping reforms to Ghana’s emergency healthcare system following an overcrowding incident at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s Accident and Emergency (A&E) Centre.
Kenya court suspends opening of US Ebola quarantine centre
A Kenyan court on Friday temporarily halted the opening of an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals following a petition filed by a rights group. The facility was due to open on Friday in Kenya according to US officials, to quarantine Americans arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is battling a majo...
Government intensifies maternal deaths campaign, emergency care training
The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has intensified efforts to tackle maternal mortality and strengthen emergency healthcare delivery in the Northern Region as part of government efforts to ensure a healthy society for a prosperous nation. The Deputy Minister last week undertook a series of communi...
Dr Anthony Adjiepong’s Pharmatrust Pharmacy receives top recognition at UG’s White Coat ceremony
Pharmatrust Pharmacy was honoured at the 4th White Coat Ceremony held at the Great Hall of the University of Ghana for its immense contribution to the School of Pharmacy.