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Can a cleanup day become a lasting culture of environmental care in Ghana?

GF Foundation begins sanitation education in Greater Accra communities ahead of World Cleanup Day.

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

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 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

Discover how a collaborative effort is ensuring flood-affected residents maintain crucial healthcare coverage.

The NHIA, NADMO, and Tema Metropolitan Assembly have partnered to register flood victims in Tema Manhean for NHIS access. This initiative aims to

Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission is sounding the alarm, indicating that the nation's drug crisis is escalating beyond its current capacity.

NACOC has called for a collective national effort to tackle drug abuse, urging schools, churches, and the public to play a more active role. The

Why is the Minority in Parliament sounding the alarm about the government's healthcare spending, and what could it mean for public health?

The Minority in Parliament is accusing the government of underfunding the health sector, warning of a deepening public health crisis. This alleged

Amidst the rainy season, a Ghanaian foundation is sounding the alarm over a concerning rise in sickle cell crises and its impact on patients.

The Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation (FoSCel) has raised concerns over a surge in health complications among sickle cell patients, linking it to the

Ghana is grappling with a deepening crisis in addiction care, as a critical shortage of specialized professionals threatens the nation's response to

Dr. Ruth Owusu-Antwi, Acting Head of Psychiatry at KATH, has voiced serious concerns regarding Ghana's ability to combat rising substance abuse. The

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?

Mahama is sounding the alarm about late-night meals - but what does this mean for your favorite Ghanaian dishes?

President Mahama is urging Ghanaians to reconsider their eating habits as the nation grapples with a rise in non-communicable diseases. He is advocating for lifestyle changes - but what impact could this have?

Mahama calls for unity in tackling Africa's healthcare challenges - but what obstacles could stand in the way?

President Mahama has urged African leaders, development partners, and private sector players to unite in tackling healthcare challenges. He warned against fragmented approaches, hinting at the need for stronger cooperation to improve healthcare across the continent- but why now?

A new health roadmap for West & Central Africa has been launched - but what changes will it bring?

West and Central African leaders and global partners met in Accra to launch a regional roadmap. The initiative aims to tackle health challenges and expand quality healthcare access - but the path forward remains unclear.

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.

Ghana's midwife shortage mirrors a global crisis- but what steps are needed to address this?

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association and the Midwives Society are calling for action- as Ghana faces a severe shortage of midwives. This comes amid a steady exodus of health workers- but the consequences could be dire.

JoyNews climate journalist Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen will receive an African Meteorological Society award in Addis Ababa

JoyNews climate journalist Mahmud Mohammed-Nurudeen will receive an African Meteorological Society award in Addis Ababa for climate reporting.

After 14 days in ICU, a sickle cell advocate offers a powerful message that goes beyond statistics and common misunderstandings about the disease.

A Ghanaian news editor and sickle cell advocate shares her personal experience during Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Her recent hospitalization

As Ghana grapples with a surge in youth substance abuse, the nation's future hangs in the balance-what factors are driving this crisis?

Ghana faces a national emergency as youth substance abuse threatens the future generation, with institutions like NACOC and WHO raising alarm. The