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Why weak death records across Africa could delay lifesaving care and hide urgent health threats.
The WHO has assessed health information systems across 40 African countries, finding major gaps in death recording and data analysis.
Following a tragic death, a corporate lawyer says Ghana's emergency care system has failed - but why should Ghanaians care?
Vicky Bright has criticized Ghana's emergency healthcare system after an investigative report on Charles Amissah's death. The report exposes weaknesses in emergency response-raising questions about the system's ability to provide timely care.
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?
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
Why are MTN staff taking breast cancer screening directly to Accra's markets this October?
MTN Ghana's Yellow Ladies Network is hosting a free breast cancer screening for market women in Accra during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Why are period challenges still holding girls back in Volta Region - and what must change?
Volta Regional Health Director Dr. Emmanuel Atsu Dodor is urging improved menstrual hygiene education and affordable sanitary products for girls.
Why are women being urged to screen early, and what does the new fund mean for patients at Ho Teaching Hospital?
UHAS Vice-Chancellor Professor Lydia Aziato has urged women to prioritise regular cancer screening during a stakeholder engagement on the Mahama…
Despite full antenatal care coverage, why are maternal deaths still a major issue in Ghana's Upper East Region?
The Upper East Regional Health Directorate has achieved 100 percent antenatal care coverage for pregnant women in the first half of 2026. However
A medical charity has warned about the spread of Ebola in DR Congo - but what's making it so alarming?
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued a warning about the rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The medical charity suggests the situation is "deeply alarming"- but what challenges are they facing?
What changed in NHIS claims payments that has private health facilities speaking out now?
Private health facilities in Ghana are responding to recent National Health Insurance Authority actions on claims payments.
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
Why two new health facilities could save lives in the Oti Region.
The Nkwanta South Municipal Assembly has begun constructing two CHPS compounds in Kojoheneba and Ofosu.
The NHIA is making strides in claims payments and tariff reviews, but what does this mean for healthcare providers and patients across Ghana?
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) reports significant progress in clearing outstanding claims owed to healthcare providers. This comes
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
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
Payments are underway for nurses and midwives- but some are reporting issues. What could this mean?
Ghana's Ministry of Health has processed payments of arrears to nurses and midwives- a move intended to bring relief. Some health workers report discrepancies- but what does this mean for healthcare?