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MoH warns of possible cholera outbreak after flooding across Accra
The Ministry of Health has warned of a possible cholera outbreak following recent flooding across parts of the country, cautioning that poor sanitation practices during heavy rains could significantly increase the spread of waterborne diseases in affected communities. Spokesperson for the Ministry, Tony Goodman, in an...
Korle Bu seeks clarification from Mzbel over claims relative died after being denied hospital bed
The Management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has called on musician and media personality Mzbel to provide further information regarding claims made in a viral social media video alleging that her relative died after being unable to secure a hospital bed.
Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says
The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs, potentially causing a development crisis. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there is no tested vaccine or treatment, has infected 1,307 people and killed 377 in t...
MomsConnectGH marks Mental Health Awareness Day and Mother’s Day with donation to Accra Psychiatric Hospital
As part of activities to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Day and Mother’s Day, MomsConnectGH organised a donation drive to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital last Saturday under its outreach initiative, The Hannah Project.
Hantavirus outbreak nearing its end, WHO chief says
The hantavirus outbreak is nearing its end, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday.
Mahama directive cited as Health Minister suspends KATH CEO
The Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has ordered the immediate suspension of the chief executive of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), one of the country’s largest referral facilities, following the hospital’s announcement that it was temporarily halting emergency admissions. In a directive issued on Friday...
Treat galamsey like COVID-19 or risk Ghana’s future — Paediatrician warns gov’t
The Vice President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG), Dr Emmanuel Oppong, has warned that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is quietly creating a public health crisis that could devastate Ghana’s future in the same way COVID-19 threatened lives but with slower, more dangerous consequences.
Weija Children’s Hospital contractor picked up by EOCO after meeting with Health Minister
The contractor in charge of the Weija Children’s Hospital has reportedly been apprehended by officials from the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO).
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence has been used to develop a "fundamentally new" type of vaccine that could protect against large swathes of viruses and prevent pandemics, say researchers.
Why Ghana turned down a $109 million health aid from the Trump administration
Fresh details are beginning to emerge about why Ghana took the bold step to reject a $109 million health aid package from the Trump administration, shedding light on concerns over sovereignty, data protection, legal control and the long-term implications of the proposed deal. At the centre of the issue is the “America...
Health experts warn Ghana’s floods are worsening chronic illnesses through disrupted healthcare
When floodwaters swallow homes, roads and businesses, the destruction is easy to see. What often goes unnoticed are the silent health emergencies unfolding behind closed doors, with patients missing life-saving medication, chronic diseases worsening and families struggling to access healthcare. Health experts say peopl...
Northern Ghana receives life-saving dialysis machines, but urgently needs personnel
For years, kidney patients in the Nandom enclave have endured a gruelling routine just to stay alive, waking up at 1:00 AM to catch a transit bus to Wa for a single 3-hour dialysis session.