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I assure Otumfuo, Mahama will join him to commission KNUST Teaching Hospital by end of this year – Haruna Iddrisu
The government has committed GH¢400 million towards the completion of the long-awaited teaching hospital at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, with plans to commission the facility before the end of the year.
WaterAid, BIDO launch campaign on maternal health
WaterAid Ghana and Behasun Integrated Development Organisation (BIDO) Ghana have launched a major campaign aimed at tackling maternal health challenges by improving access to water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in healthcare facilities in the Bongo District and beyond. Dubbed: “Time to Deliver” Women’s Health...
India–Africa Forum Summit IV postponed following consultations over health concerns
The Government of the Republic of India and the African Union have agreed to postpone the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV), which was originally scheduled to take place in New Delhi from 28th –31st, May, 2026, following consultations linked to emerging public health concerns in parts of Africa.
MELPWU demands immediate reinstatement of Korle Bu lab head amid ongoing dispute
The Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) has renewed its demands over the ongoing leadership and administrative dispute at the Central Medical Laboratory of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, insisting that key concerns affecting laboratory governance and service delivery must be urgently addressed.
Public advised to look out for FDA food hygiene permits at eateries
Abel Ndego, the Acting Upper East Regional Head of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has advised members of the public to verify that restaurants, “chop bars” and other food outlets display valid FDA food hygiene permits before patronising them. According to him, the presence of an FDA food hygiene permit indicated t...
Upper West records 45% drop in maternal deaths ahead of free primary healthcare rollout
The Upper West Region has recorded a nearly 45% reduction in maternal deaths and is now counting down to the rollout of Free Primary Healthcare in 10 municipalities and districts, covering about 790,000 people. Health authorities say the policy has the potential to transform healthcare delivery, but only if all stakeho...
FEDCO donates GH₵200,000 to Ghana Medical Trust Fund to support healthcare delivery
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund on Thursday, May 14, received a donation of GH₵200,000 from Federated Commodities PLC (FEDCO) to support ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes across the country. The delegation, led by Hajia Maria Adamu-Zibo, visited the Fund’s office whe...
No Ebola cases recorded in Ghana despite WHO emergency declaration – Health Minister assures
Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured Ghanaians that no Ebola cases have been recorded in the country despite the World Health Organisation (WHO) declaring the disease a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Addressing the nation on Thursday, May 21, the Minister said the Health Ministry...
Health Ministry boosts cardiovascular care with new guidelines, GH¢6m equipment support
The Ministry of Health has strengthened cardiovascular care delivery across the country with the rollout of new clinical guidelines and the distribution of medical equipment valued at over GH¢6 million.
Health Minister pays surprise visit to Mother and Child Hospital
Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has paid a surprise visit to a Mother and Child Hospital in Kasoa to assess service delivery and engage staff on challenges affecting healthcare.
HIV prevalence among drug users in Ashanti Region hits 6.6% – NACOC
The Director-General of the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC), Major General Maxwell Obuba Mantey, has raised concern over the high HIV prevalence among people who use drugs in the Ashanti Region. According to him, HIV prevalence among people who use drugs in the region stands at 6.6%, compared with the national pre...
“Imaging is the GPS for neurosurgery” – consultant calls for more equipment
Ghana has about one neurosurgeon for every 1.5 million people, far below the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended level of one neurosurgeon per 100,000 people, consultant neurosurgeon Dr Teddy Totimeh has said. He said the shortage, coupled with limited specialised equipment and the concentration of neurosurgica...