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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?

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 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?

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.

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?

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

Discover how Ghana's healthcare sector is being recognized for its pivotal contributions to the nation's well-being and future.

The 5th Ghana Medical and Diagnostic Excellence Awards recently honored numerous healthcare institutions and professionals in Accra. This event

Security women in Wa hit the streets for breast cancer - but their leader's motivation is heartbreakingly personal.

Female security officers in Wa are turning the city pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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 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?

A major regional health body just expanded its specialist ranks - but what does this mean for West Africa's lab future?

The West African Postgraduate College of Medical Laboratory Science inducted 138 scientists from Ghana and Nigeria at its Accra conference.

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

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?

UGMC is challenging comedian Michael Blackson's public statements about their facility-what could be the real story behind this demand?

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has demanded a retraction and apology from Ghanaian American comedian Michael Blackson regarding his

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.

Discover how this high-level visit could shape future health and development initiatives across Ghana and the wider African continent.

The UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr. Sennen Hounton, is on a five-day official visit to Ghana, combining high-level