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Can a cleanup day become a lasting culture of environmental care in Ghana?

GF Foundation begins sanitation education in Greater Accra communities ahead of World Cleanup Day.

Food safety in Ghana is allegedly threatened by dangerous practices - but what is being done about it?

A radio commentator laments the decline of food safety in Ghana, where contaminated food is becoming a public health concern - from waakye beans cooked with paracetamol to plantain fried with plastic. What does this mean for public health?

The Ministry of Health claims to have a plan to solve the 'no-bed syndrome' - but will it work?

The Ministry of Health is responding to the hospital bed shortage crisis in Ghana - promising a new system to monitor bed availability. The ministry claims that improvements are on the way, but can they deliver?

A retired public health analyst warns that indiscriminate waste disposal is the main cause of Ghana's perennial floods a

A retired public health analyst warns that indiscriminate waste disposal is the main cause of Ghana's perennial floods and subsequent deadly disease

Discover why a significant number of healthcare professionals are leaving Ghana's Northern Region and what the UPNMG President says is needed to

The UPNMG President, Maxwell Oduro Yeboah, has called for government investment in Ghana's Northern Region to improve the retention of nurses and

Amidst widespread flooding, health officials are sounding the alarm about a looming public health crisis.

The Ministry of Health has issued a warning regarding a potential cholera outbreak following recent flooding across parts of Accra. Health

A new national campaign challenges how Ghana responds to breast cancer - but what will change for patients?

Ghana's Gender Ministry launched the 2026 Pink October breast cancer campaign in Ho, urging a shift from stigma to support.

Why is the Medical and Dental Council so concerned about the behavior of Ghana's medical professionals?

The Medical and Dental Council is worried about rising complaints against healthcare practitioners - signaling potential issues in Ghana's health sector. A massive backlog of disciplinary cases raises questions about professional ethics and patient care.

Could the rise in kidney disease cases be linked to something in the water - or rather, what's being put in it?

The Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR) is raising concerns about a worrying trend. They are pointing to a possible connection between environmental pollution and a specific health crisis.

Accra market traders are sounding the alarm over alleged chemical use in food ripening-what could this mean for public health and regulatory

Allegations have surfaced from traders in Accra's markets regarding the use of chemicals to artificially ripen produce, raising serious food safety

From estate manager to CEO - discover the leadership journey that earned this hospital chief a top young professional award.

MAB International Hospital's CEO Opare Akuamah-Boateng has been named a winner at the 10th Forty Under 40 Ghana Awards.

Discover how a collaborative initiative is making a tangible difference in the lives of over 500 pupils in the Greater Accra Region.

The Accra Premium Lions Club, in collaboration with Lions Clubs International, Brooklyn District 20-K1, has initiated a program to support pupils in

Ghana's water bodies face severe threats from pollution, prompting calls for urgent, science-backed interventions to safeguard the nation's future.

Scientists at the CSIR are advocating for coordinated, sustainable, and science-based measures to restore Ghana's polluted water bodies and ensure

IMANI's Franklin Cudjoe is calling for more Parkinson's support. What challenges do patients in Ghana face?

Franklin Cudjoe of IMANI Africa is advocating for increased awareness and support for individuals battling Parkinson's disease. He points to stigma and high treatment costs as significant obstacles - but what impact could greater awareness have?

Mahama is calling for action, but what steps does he think world leaders should take to address rising health threats?

John Mahama addressed the One Health Summit 2026 in Lyon- calling for action to tackle rising health threats. He outlined steps for world leaders while warning of links between climate change, disease, and inequality.

President Mahama says La General Hospital will be ready by November 2027 as government moves to restore healthcare acces

President Mahama says La General Hospital will be ready by November 2027 as government moves to restore healthcare access and ease pressure on Accra hospitals.

Mahama sets a date for the La General Hospital completion - but can they meet it?

President Mahama and Health Minister Akandoh inspected the La General Hospital reconstruction project. The President gave a timeline for completion- but what will this mean for the surrounding community?

Could your kitchen be making you sick? Ghanaian doctors are raising concerns about a hidden danger in our homes.

In Ghana, doctors are on the frontlines of an unexpected battle- fighting household air pollution. Many families rely on traditional cooking methods, but health experts are starting to connect the dots between these practices and serious illnesses- especially in children.