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UGMC Human Milk Bank appeals for Breast Milk donations
The Human Milk Bank at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has made a passionate appeal to lactating mothers with excess breast milk to voluntarily donate and help save the lives of premature and vulnerable babies across the country. Dr Ophelia Ganyaglo, a paediatrician at the facility, in an interview with t...
Ghana Month Donation Drive ends on high note as NPA donates GH₵1 million to GMTF
The Ghana Month Donation Drive has concluded on a high note, highlighted by a significant GH₵1 million contribution from the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) to support efforts in combating non-communicable diseases across the country. The donation fulfils a commitment made in O...
WHO monitors rare hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship; three dead
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is closely monitoring a rare outbreak of hantavirus-linked severe respiratory illness aboard a Dutch-flagged cruise ship after seven cases, including three deaths, were reported among passengers and crew.
Illegal street drug hawking is a national security threat — Governance expert
Governance and International Relations expert Mathias Bonzo-Ewereko Boateng has described illegal street drug hawking as a major security threat that requires urgent national attention. Speaking on Accra-based UTV, he expressed concern over the widespread sale of unregulated drugs, warning that the practice poses serio...
Tiger Nuts and Male Sexual Health: What does the science really say?
Tiger nuts (Cyperus esculentus) have been enjoyed for centuries in many parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Despite their name, tiger nuts are not actually nuts. They are small edible tubers with a naturally sweet flavour and a chewy texture.
Anger and resignation in Tenerife as hantavirus ship approaches
As the MV Hondius cruise ship approaches Tenerife, the people of the Spanish island await it with a mixture of uncertainty and, in some cases, anger.
National Ambulance Service rejects claims that EMTs are poorly trained
The Ghana National Ambulance Service has strongly refuted claims that its Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are inadequately trained, describing the assertion as “sweeping” and potentially damaging to public confidence in the country’s emergency healthcare system.
Gideon Boako cuts sod for construction of maternity block at Duayaw Nkwanta Health Centre
The Dr. Gideon Boako, Member of Parliament for Tano North Constituency in the Ahafo Region, has cut sod for the construction of a new maternity block at the Duayaw Nkwanta Health Centre, aimed at improving the quality of healthcare services. In an interview with Adom News, Dr. Boako explained that the current maternity...
AHPC uncovers deep regulatory breaches in Sunyani health facilities, orders immediate sanctions
The Allied Health Professions Council (AHPC) has uncovered widespread regulatory violations in health facilities across the Sunyani Municipality, raising serious concerns about patient safety, professional integrity, and compliance within Ghana’s allied health sector. The revelations come as part of a nationwide enforc...
CBG reaffirms commitment to women’s health and community development in Adaklu outreach
The Managing Director of Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd, Dr Naomi Wolali Kwetey, has reiterated the bank’s commitment to preventive healthcare, women’s empowerment and community development following a large-scale free medical outreach in the Adaklu District of the Volta Region.
Ghana Armed Forces Health Services prepares for 2026 Military Nightingales’ Week celebration
A delegation from the Ghana Armed Forces Health Services (GAFHS) has paid a courtesy call on the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Rear Admiral Godwin Livinus Bessing, ahead of the 2026 Military Nightingales' Week celebration.
Herbal medicine is not main cause of kidney disease – Expert
A medical expert has cautioned that while misuse of herbal medicines can contribute to kidney damage, they are not the leading cause of kidney disease.