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Discover how a collaborative effort in West Gonja is tackling the aftermath of recent floods to safeguard public health.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited and the West Gonja Municipal Assembly have initiated a post-flood disinfection and disinfestation exercise. This intervention
Discover how Zoomlion Ghana Limited is tackling health concerns in Sefwi Wiawso with a targeted disinfection campaign.
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has initiated a two-day disinfection and disinfestation exercise in Sefwi Wiawso Municipality to address public health risks.
Discover how a major disinfestation and fumigation campaign is tackling post-flood contamination and safeguarding public health in Ghana's Eastern
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has initiated a disinfestation and fumigation exercise across all 33 Municipal and District Assemblies in the Eastern Region.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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.
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 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.
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 prison populations a critical focus for prostate screening - and what hidden risks might this exercise uncover?
The Prostate Health Foundation Ghana has begun a nationwide prostate and general health screening for prison inmates and officers.
Painkiller abuse is on the rise in Tarkwa - but what dangers are the youth facing?
Dr. Baaba Damoah of SOFPOG has warned Tarkwa youth about painkiller misuse. The physical demands of work and illegal mining may be contributing to the problem - but what are the long-term health consequences?
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 children face a "slow, silent assault," but what does the Paediatric Society want done about it?
The Paediatric Society of Ghana is calling on President Mahama to lead a global effort. They want environmental destruction from illegal mining classified as a crime against humanity - but why now?
Discover why health workers are shying away from rural postings in Ghana and the critical impact it's having on healthcare access.
The Northern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) is facing increasing difficulties in deploying health professionals to
Discover why a significant number of healthcare professionals are leaving Ghana's Northern Region and what the UPNMG President says is needed to
The UPNMG President, Maxwell Oduro Yeboah, has called for government investment in Ghana's Northern Region to improve the retention of nurses and