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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.

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?

Why is the Medical and Dental Council so concerned about the behavior of Ghana's medical professionals?

The Medical and Dental Council is worried about rising complaints against healthcare practitioners - signaling potential issues in Ghana's health sector. A massive backlog of disciplinary cases raises questions about professional ethics and patient care.

Could the rise in kidney disease cases be linked to something in the water - or rather, what's being put in it?

The Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR) is raising concerns about a worrying trend. They are pointing to a possible connection between environmental pollution and a specific health crisis.

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 calling for action, but what steps does he think world leaders should take to address rising health threats?

John Mahama addressed the One Health Summit 2026 in Lyon- calling for action to tackle rising health threats. He outlined steps for world leaders while warning of links between climate change, disease, and inequality.

Could your kitchen be making you sick? Ghanaian doctors are raising concerns about a hidden danger in our homes.

In Ghana, doctors are on the frontlines of an unexpected battle- fighting household air pollution. Many families rely on traditional cooking methods, but health experts are starting to connect the dots between these practices and serious illnesses- especially in children.

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin bans home burials in Akyem Abuakwa, directs MMDCEs to enforce public health laws,

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin bans home burials in Akyem Abuakwa, directs MMDCEs to enforce public health laws, commissions 30-man Water Guard to protect Birim River from illegal mining

Telecel Foundation steps in to save the Kumasi South Hospital neonatal unit, donating critical equipment and signing a t

Telecel Foundation steps in to save the Kumasi South Hospital neonatal unit, donating critical equipment and signing a two-year adoption MoU for

For Chorkor fishmongers, the smoke is a serious concern that causes irritation and sleepless nights - but is there a way out?

Fishmongers in Chorkor are caught in a bind, as their traditional livelihood exposes them to harmful smoke. The constant exposure has serious health implications - especially for women and children.

Ghanaian environmental expert Dr Ted Yemoh Annang warns that sending all waste to landfills is unsustainable, calling fo

Ghanaian environmental expert Dr Ted Yemoh Annang warns that sending all waste to landfills is unsustainable, calling for nationwide recycling and

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.

Ghana faces a looming health crisis as experts warn that the long-term effects of illegal mining could manifest in severe health conditions within

Medical and public health experts in Ghana are warning of a potential major public health crisis within the next five years due to the environmental

A new partnership aims to map Ghana's air pollution, even where monitors are absent. What will this reveal?

Ghana's EPA and Columbia University are partnering to map air pollution levels across the country using satellite data and machine learning- even in areas lacking monitors. This initiative addresses a critical gap in data infrastructure- but what impact will it have?

A major fumigation exercise is underway in Accra, spearheaded by LCB Worldwide Ghana and the Ghana Health Service-but what are they targeting?

LCB Worldwide Ghana and the Ghana Health Service have partnered for a large-scale fumigation exercise in Accra. This initiative aims to prevent

A "breathing crisis" is looming, but a policy overhaul could save thousands of lives. What changes are needed?

Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST) Ghana warns that air pollution is a growing public health threat. The group calls for integrating air pollution control into strategies for combating non-communicable diseases - but what's at stake?

Africa-led climate and health consortiums launch in Accra as Seidu Issifu warns floods, heat, drought and disease are al

Africa-led climate and health consortiums launch in Accra as Seidu Issifu warns floods, heat, drought and disease are already straining health