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Ghana’s hospital bed ratio stands at 0.9 per 1,000, below WHO standard- Titus Beyuo
Ghana currently has just 0.9 hospital beds per 1,000 people, a figure significantly below the World Health Organisation’s recommended range of 2 to 5 beds per 1,000 population, Professor Titus Beyuo, Board Chairman of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has disclosed.
They said he was stubborn — But it was autism: Breaking the silence in Ghana
In homes across Ghana, a child who avoids eye contact, doesn’t speak by age three, or repeats certain actions may often be misunderstood. Some are labeled stubborn. Others are thought to be under spiritual attack. Yet, medical experts are increasingly urging families to understand a neurological condition called Autism...
Scientists warn dangerous radon gas may be increasing lung cancer risks
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...
No bed syndrome: People have classified this as a location issue rather than a holistic one – Dr Bonney
Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr Joseph Bonney, has warned that Ghana’s “no bed syndrome” is widely misunderstood, saying that the problem goes far beyond the availability of hospital beds.
Health Ministry issues Ebola alert after WHO declares global public health emergency
The Ministry of Health has urged Ghanaians to remain calm but vigilant following the declaration of the recent Ebola Virus Disease outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organization over fears of cross-border transmission.
Health authorities warn public against increasing hypertension-related deaths in the Ashanti Region
Health authorities in the Ashanti Region have sounded a strong warning over the growing prevalence of hypertension, describing the condition as a “silent time bomb” threatening public health across the region.
Health Ministry receives $100,000 pulse oximeter to support free primary healthcare
The Ministry of Health has received a donation of advanced bedside pulse oximeters valued at more than $100,000 to support the government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative. The medical equipment was donated by WAMPHARMA as part of efforts to strengthen child healthcare delivery and improve access to quality primary...
Unilever Ghana launches recycling initiative, transforms used toothpaste tubes into school furniture
Unilever Ghana PLC, through its oral care brand Pepsodent, has taken a bold step towards sustainability and community impact with the launch of its nationwide recycling initiative, aimed at converting used tubes into functional school furniture for underserved communities. According to Unilever, the initiative forms pa...
Gov’t urged to integrate sickle cell education into school curriculum to prevent future cases
The Founder of Focus on Sickle-Cell Foundation (FoSCeL), Amos Andoh, has called on the government to make genotype and inheritance education compulsory in schools as part of efforts to tackle sickle cell disease in Ghana. He made the call on the sidelines of the World Sickle Cell Day commemoration held at the Great Hal...
UEW Hospital suspends OPD services over GAUA strike
The University of Education Hospital at Winneba has suspended services at its Outpatient Department (OPD) following the ongoing strike by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA).
Work with empathy – Eastern Regional Minister to student doctors
The students of the College of Medicine and Allied Sciences (CoMAS) were honoured to receive the Eastern Regional Minister, Rita Akosua Awatey, as the Special Guest of Honor at their Maiden Students Week Celebration 2026. The successful commencement of Students’ Week 2026 was marked by a dignified opening ceremony held...
GMTF launches nationwide specialist training initiative to strengthen healthcare delivery
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has launched a nationwide initiative to support specialist training for healthcare professionals as part of efforts to strengthen Ghana’s health workforce and improve healthcare delivery. The move forms part of the Trust Fund’s four core mandates and places emphasis on developing spe...