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CEO of Medi-Moses Clinic Dr De-Gaulle Moses Dogbatsey recognised among Africa’s most influential health leaders
Ghanaian medical practitioner and entrepreneur, Dr De-Gaulle Moses Dogbatsey, Chief Executive Officer of the Medi-Moses Group of Companies, has been named among the recipients of the prestigious 100 Legendary African Dignitaries Awards 2026 in recognition of his contribution to healthcare and natural medicine on the co...
Dr Dogbatsey named among 100 Legendary African Health Dignitaries
Dr De-Gaulle Moses Dogbatsey, CEO of Medi-Moses Clinic and Prostate Centre, has been named among the 100 Legendary African Dignitaries in Health for 2026. The announcement was made by the organisers of the 100 Legendary African Dignitaries Awards, which recognised Dr Dogbatsey as one of the distinguished honourees in t...
Stuck contraceptives risk HIV surge – Ghana HIV/AIDS Network President warns
The President of the Ghana HIV/AIDS Network, Ernest Amoabeng Ortsin, has warned that delays in clearing essential contraceptives at the ports could lead to a surge in HIV infections if urgent action is not taken.
New health facility inaugurated at Kumdi in Kpandai district
A new health facility has been inaugurated at Kumdi in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region. It was built by a native of the community, Steve-Lee Demuyakor. Named Titus Medical Centre, it was inaugurated on Monday, May 11, 2026, as part of activities marking Mother’s Day. The new health centre is expected to hel...
Smile Train to convene Africa, India cleft specialists for Indo-Africa Cleft Conference
Smile Train, the world's largest cleft-focused non-profit organisation, will bring together leading cleft care professionals from Africa and India for the Indo-Africa Cleft Conference in Goa, India, to strengthen collaboration and improve access to comprehensive cleft treatment. The conference, scheduled for July 20 to...
Ghana Infrastructure Report: Roads, health and railway ranked poor
Ghana’s roads, health and railway infrastructure have received the lowest rating in the Ghana Infrastructure Report Card 2026, highlighting persistent funding and maintenance challenges.
MTN drives blood donation as Asante Mampong as part of Ashantifest
Hundreds of residents in and around Asante Mampong responded positively to the 2026 MTN Ashantifest blood donation exercise held over the weekend.
Nurses’ union urges government to replace health workers leaving Ghana for abroad
The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives Ghana (UPNMG) has called on the government to urgently replace nurses and midwives who leave the country to work abroad, warning that the growing exodus of health professionals is worsening staff shortages and placing immense pressure on the country's healthcare system.
World Vitiligo Day: Dermatologist calls for greater awareness and an end to stigma
A dermatologist and member of the Ghana Society of Dermatology, Dr. Juliet Opoku, has described vitiligo as an autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks pigment-producing cells in the skin. Today, June 25, marks World Vitiligo Day, a day set aside to raise awareness about vitiligo, promo...
Only 2 MRI machines in state-owned hospitals are currently functional - MahamaCares Administrator
There are currently only two functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines in government health facilities in Ghana, according to an assessment by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, commonly referred to as MahamaCares. A nationwide needs assessment conducted by the fund found that, beyond the two functioning MRI mach...
World Vision Ghana leads lifeline health screening for over 3,500 children in Agotime-Ziope
More than 3,5 00 children in Agortome Kpetoe in the Agotime-Ziope District of the Volta Region have benefited from a comprehensive health screening exercise aimed at strengthening early detection of illnesses and improving access to essential healthcare services.
5-year-old Miguel Ntsiful battles life-threatening brain condition as family seeks GH₵53k for urgent surgery
A deeply distressing medical case involving five-year-old Miguel Ntsiful has come to light, with urgent calls for support as he battles a severe brain condition requiring critical care.