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Discover why less than 15% of Ghana's traditional medicine practitioners are registered and the implications for public health.

Ghana's Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) faces a significant challenge with the vast majority of practitioners unregistered. This

An intelligence-led operation at Accra International Airport has led to a major interception, raising questions about the extent of drug trafficking

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has initiated an intelligence-led operation concerning a significant interception at the Accra

Ghana's Interior Minister is sounding the alarm about drug use among the youth- but what's fueling this?

Interior Minister Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka is worried about drug abuse among Ghana's youth- he is calling for a national response. The Minister says the growing use of illicit drugs requires the involvement of many- but why now?

An operation in Kumasi has led to several arrests concerning pharmaceutical products- but what exactly was found and why is it significant?

The Ashanti Regional Police Command has apprehended six individuals in Kumasi during an intelligence-led operation targeting the alleged sale of

A worrying trend in synthetic drug abuse is sweeping through Kumasi, leaving health officials scrambling to understand its full impact on the

Health authorities in Kumasi are alarmed over a sharp increase in synthetic drug abuse, with substances like cannabis and alcohol now accounting for

Are "okada" riders being mistreated at hospitals? The Nurses Association is setting the record straight.

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association is responding to allegations about the treatment of injured motor riders. - Concerns have been raised, and the association is keen to address them.

Ashanti Regional Police have arrested six suspects in Kumasi and seized 17 sacks of unregistered drugs in a major crackd

Ashanti Regional Police have arrested six suspects in Kumasi and seized 17 sacks of unregistered drugs in a major crackdown to protect public health

A nutritionist's outreach program is bringing renewed hope to families-but can she reverse a worrying trend?

Nancy Dogoe, a nutritionist in Nkwanta South, is battling rising malnutrition in hard-to-reach communities. She is running outreach programs educating parents on proper feeding practices and malnutrition prevention-but recent unrest is making her work harder.

NACOC is partnering with Nigeria to combat a worrying rise in narcotics. What could this mean for Ghana's future?

Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) is collaborating with Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). They are addressing the worrying trends in narcotics - but what exactly are they facing?

Authorities are intensifying efforts to investigate the alleged use of unapproved chemicals for fruit ripening at Madina Market.

A woman has been arrested at Madina Market in connection with the alleged sale of unapproved chemicals for ripening fruits. This development follows