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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?
Following a tragic death, a CDD-Ghana rep is calling for major changes to healthcare - but what needs fixing?
CDD-Ghana's Vera Abena Addo is advocating for substantial investment in Ghana's healthcare system. This follows an investigative report into a recent death that exposed critical issues - but what are they?
Discover the hidden costs and profound impact of Ghana's sanitation crisis, and why access to basic amenities remains a distant dream for many.
Ghana faces a critical public health challenge as preventable illnesses linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation claim thousands of lives
Discover how Ghana's healthcare sector is being recognized for its pivotal contributions to the nation's well-being and future.
The 5th Ghana Medical and Diagnostic Excellence Awards recently honored numerous healthcare institutions and professionals in Accra. This event
As Ghana grapples with the persistent "No-Bed Syndrome," the final installment of this series asks a crucial question: who truly owns the promise of
Ghana's "No-Bed Syndrome" series concludes by shifting focus from mechanics to accountability, exploring who is responsible for ensuring timely and
UGMC is challenging comedian Michael Blackson's public statements about their facility-what could be the real story behind this demand?
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has demanded a retraction and apology from Ghanaian American comedian Michael Blackson regarding his
Ghana's roads are becoming increasingly dangerous, prompting a critical look into the underlying issues and potential solutions.
Ghana is facing a severe road accident crisis, with thousands of crashes, deaths, and injuries recorded annually. This alarming trend necessitates
A crucial hospital project remains incomplete, leaving residents without adequate healthcare - what's the hold-up?
PIAC is concerned about abandoned development projects funded by petroleum revenues, including the Agenda 111 hospital in Tease. The Committee urges the government to prioritize completion of health sector projects - but why?
As the Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital celebrates a century of service, stakeholders are urging greater support for child healthcare-but
The Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital recently marked its 100th anniversary, prompting a renewed call for increased investment in child
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
Ghana's Nursing and Midwifery Council challenges the notion of nurse overproduction, pointing to a different core problem affecting healthcare
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has addressed claims regarding an oversupply of nurses in Ghana, stating that recruitment delays are the
Discover why health workers are shying away from rural postings in Ghana and the critical impact it's having on healthcare access.
The Northern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is facing increasing difficulties in deploying health professionals to
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
Despite a reported 60% hospital bed occupancy nationwide, patients are still being turned away-what's the real reason behind this paradox?
Ghana's Deputy Health Minister, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, addressed Parliament's Economy and Development Committee regarding the persistent 'no-bed
Ghana's Health Ministry is cracking down on nursing training colleges- find out why their admission practices are under scrutiny.
The Ministry of Health is warning heads of health training institutions about strict compliance with admission guidelines for the upcoming academic
Ghana's Ministry of Health is scrutinizing its manifesto commitments-what progress has been made and what hurdles remain in transforming the
The Ministry of Health is conducting a mid-year review of the government's health sector commitments under the NDC 2024 Manifesto. This assessment
Ghana activates Ebola emergency protocols - but what critical gaps were identified during the Minister's tour?
Ghana's Health Ministry is working with the WHO to prevent a potential outbreak. Emergency protocols have been activated across all regions - but what prompted this aggressive mobilisation?