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A major bank steps in to help young cancer patients - but what does this mean for their families and the hospital's fight?
Zenith Bank Ghana is supporting children battling cancer at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital through a donation to Cure Childhood Cancer Ghana.
Yazz is expanding its outreach through a high school engagement campaign - but what issues will it address?
Yazz Personal Care Products is intensifying its fight against period poverty with a nationwide school outreach campaign. This initiative aims to promote menstrual hygiene among young girls- but what impact will it have?
A new clean cooking initiative is underway in East Gonja - but what impact will it have on the women in the region?
Women in East Gonja are now using cleaner cooking technology. The Eco-Flame Project aims to support national efforts to adapt to climate change- but what does that mean for the women involved?
They smile, they work, they laugh - but what if they're silently struggling?
A look at how people hide deep pain behind everyday smiles, making suicide hard to spot.
Ghana's health and economic future could hinge on a critical tax overhaul-discover why experts are pushing for change.
VAST Ghana has advocated for a comprehensive review of Ghana's excise tax framework, specifically targeting tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages. This initiative aims to address the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases and enhance domestic revenue mobilization.
United Pension Trustees is advocating for an end to menstruation stigma- but what impact will it have?
United Pension Trustees is working to eliminate the stigma around menstruation- collaborating with Nana Awuah-Darko Ampem II to donate sanitary products and hold seminars. The initiative hopes to address menstrual poverty and equity in underserved communities- but what challenges remain?
A new World Bank strategy seeks to transform health systems in West and Central Africa - but how will they achieve this?
The World Bank has launched a regional strategy to transform health systems in Ghana and other West and Central African countries. The strategy aims to improve health outcomes and support productivity- but what challenges will they face?
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
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?
A motorcycle accident victim arrived at three hospitals, but what happened next raises serious questions about emergency care.
A report on Charles Amissah's death reveals failures in Ghana's emergency care system - from ambulance services to hospital triage. The question is now being asked if a series of failures across institutions contributed to a tragic outcome.
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
A new continent-wide law is set to transform how traditional medicine is regulated and integrated across Africa, promising significant changes for
The Pan-African Parliament is developing a Model Law on Traditional Medicines and the Protection of Local Knowledge to integrate traditional
Discover how new resolutions could transform healthcare in Africa by formally recognizing traditional medicine.
The Pan-African Parliament has adopted resolutions championed by Mr. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, pushing for legal recognition of traditional medicine
A global summit in Ghana aims to tackle the rise in non-communicable diseases-but can research deliver real-world solutions?
Global health leaders and policymakers convened in Accra for an NIHR symposium-focusing on tackling the surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide. The meeting explored strategies for sustainable health interventions across continents-but the impact remains to be seen.
Discover how community leaders and parents are being encouraged to shape a healthier, more equitable future for adolescents.
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) engaged stakeholders in Yunyoo-Nasuan District to bolster support for adolescent health and
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission is urging a multi-faceted approach to address substance use, highlighting the critical role of various societal
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) is advocating for enhanced prevention, education, and rehabilitation efforts to combat the increasing
Ghana's Gender Ministry and UNFPA are rallying support for a new strategy to tackle adolescent pregnancy-find out why this coordinated effort is
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) and UNFPA have convened stakeholders to coordinate the implementation of Ghana's