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A collaboration in Ningo Prampram aims to empower young girls - but what challenges do they still face?

WIM Ghana and Sista Wings International collaborated on the "One Girl Child, Two Sanitary Pads Initiative" at Nyigbenya D/A Basic Schools. The AngloGold Ashanti-supported initiative focused on menstrual and personal hygiene - but what impact will it have?

Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo die from a suspected illness - what does this mean for the region?

Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo have died from a suspected illness- raising concerns for aid workers. The deaths occurred while the volunteers were working on a project- but the situation is more complex than it seems.

UMA donated equipment to a CHPS compound - but what challenges were they facing before this?

The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika has engaged with the Amomaso CHPS compound. The donation of medical equipment aims to address a critical need - but what impact will it have on healthcare access?

Kenyasi Government Hospital is celebrated for excellence - but a hidden crisis threatens its ability to provide quality care.

The Kenyasi Government Hospital, despite being recognised as a top performer, is grappling with infrastructure and equipment challenges. The hospital's management is calling for urgent intervention - but what obstacles are they facing?

Instead of cake, Rev. Christie Doe Tetteh brought trucks full of supplies to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital- but why?

Rev. Christie Doe Tetteh, Founder of Solid Rock Chapel International, celebrated her 70th birthday with a visit to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital. She arrived with a donation worth GH₵138,000- a gesture that highlights her long-standing commitment.

Yaw Sarpong's family visits Multimedia - but what arrangements were made to honor the late gospel icon?

The family of gospel icon Yaw Sarpong formally notified Multimedia Group about his passing. The visit was to properly honor the life of a man whose music touched many- but what exactly was discussed?

A new initiative promises menstrual hygiene support for Ghana's female prisoners - but what does it really mean for them?

The Fallon Foundation has launched the Pad for Prisons Initiative in Ghana - a programme focused on incarcerated women. The initiative aims to address menstrual health challenges, but the scope may be wider than it seems.

Ghana is strengthening preparedness for Ebola and hantavirus - but are current systems enough?

The Ghana Health Service is working to ensure readiness for potential Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks. Inspection tours are underway at health facilities and points of entry- but what will they find?

A new knowledge hub has launched in Africa- but what problem is it trying to solve?

The African Population and Health Research Centre (APHRC) has launched a new knowledge hub in Kenya. The modern facility is expected to strengthen research and innovation across Africa- but what does this mean for the continent's future?

Harmattan winds bring more than dust-they carry a deadly threat that preys on the body's defenses. But why?

Northern Ghana faces a recurring crisis as cerebrospinal meningitis claims lives each dry season-a predictable pattern linked to harmattan winds and living conditions. This airborne threat exploits vulnerabilities, leaving devastation in its wake.

A united front emerges to tackle Ghana's pollution crisis - but what solutions are on the table?

Religious bodies and civil society groups are uniting to combat air pollution and e-waste injustice in Ghana. The collaboration seeks practical measures- but what changes will they push for?

Why has public urination and defecation become an accepted feature of urban life in many African cities?

Many African cities are facing a sanitation crisis as public urination and defecation become normalized- raising questions about hygiene and public health. This widespread practice poses significant risks, but the reasons behind it are more complex than they appear.

Prudential Life turns love into action - but what does that mean for Ghanaian healthcare?

Prudential Life Insurance Ghana is working with major hospitals to address a critical issue. Their PRUCares Valentine Experience initiative aims to make a difference in healthcare - but what challenges are they tackling?

Fire officers are receiving training to provide immediate care at emergency scenes - but what skills are they learning?

The Ghana National Fire Service partnered with the Elijeko Foundation to train officers in pre-hospital emergency care. The training aims to equip them with skills to manage injured victims - before they reach health facilities.

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.

Why is Ghana paying so much to treat a disease it could have prevented - and who is accountable for the delay?

Ghana is spending billions treating chronic kidney disease, which affects four million Ghanaians - most of whom are unaware. The country's lack of preventative measures raises questions about public health priorities and regulatory accountability.

Why should the focus of the Charles Amissah case extend beyond individual doctors to include entire hospital systems?

Dr. Eli Atukpui is calling for a broader investigation into the death of Charles Amissah- beyond just the doctors involved. He suggests that hospitals also be held accountable for their role in the unfortunate incident- but why?

Ebola health facilities are under attack- but what is driving the mistrust and violence?

Attacks on Ebola health facilities are intensifying in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mistrust of medical teams and burial protocols are creating tensions- but what is the real cause?