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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?
An NGO is helping couples overcome infertility - but the journey has been anything but easy.
Xoese Ghana, an NGO, is helping couples facing infertility challenges to achieve their dreams of parenthood. Since its inception, the organization has been working to provide support - but what impact has it had?
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?
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?
Walking is more than just a way to get from point A to B - but how does it affect your strength?
Many dismiss walking as just cardio, but it's a fundamental movement pattern impacting much more. How you walk affects everything from pelvic alignment to nervous system regulation - setting the stage for overall strength.
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?
A system failure, or just a few bad staff? One doctor says Ghana's healthcare crisis goes much deeper - here's why.
Dr. Arthur Kennedy has strongly criticised the report on Charles Amissah's death, arguing that it misses the larger picture. He suggests Ghana's healthcare issues stem from systemic failures - but what exactly needs fixing?
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?
The WHO warns a vaccine could take nine months - what challenges are health workers facing right now?
The WHO is warning that a vaccine against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola could take nine months to develop- as the death toll rises. The organization says that the rarity of this species means there are fewer tools to stop it.
The WHO is sounding the alarm about Ebola in DR Congo - but why are bordering countries on high alert?
The WHO has declared an Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergency. The agency warns of significant uncertainties - and spread beyond DR Congo - but what does this mean for neighbouring countries?
A rare disease outbreak aboard a cruise ship has global health officials on alert - but what could be the cause?
The WHO is monitoring a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship with international passengers and crew - raising concerns. Health authorities are working to determine the source of exposure and prevent further spread.
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?
UHAS is tackling neonatal infections in the Volta Region- but what challenges will they face?
UHAS has launched a 3-year research initiative at Ho Teaching Hospital, addressing neonatal infections and antimicrobial resistance. The project aims to reduce deaths caused by drug-resistant infections- but what systemic gaps will they uncover?
The UN injects millions to fight Ebola- but will it be enough to stop a potential global crisis?
The UN is releasing $60 million to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo- and surrounding nations. The emergency funds are being deployed to enact an aggressive containment strategy, but the success of the plan hinges on one key factor.
The UN is stepping in to fight Ebola - but will it be enough to stop the deadly virus from spreading further?
The UN has released funds to combat an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries. The emergency funds will support frontline medical operations- raising hopes that the virus spread can be contained.
The UK congratulates Ghana on its new health policy - but what does this mean for the future of healthcare access?
The UK has lauded Ghana's launch of Free Primary Health Care. The UK High Commission's statement hints at a deeper partnership - but what impact will this have?
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?