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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

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.

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?

IMANI's Franklin Cudjoe is calling for more Parkinson's support. What challenges do patients in Ghana face?

Franklin Cudjoe of IMANI Africa is advocating for increased awareness and support for individuals battling Parkinson's disease. He points to stigma and high treatment costs as significant obstacles - but what impact could greater awareness have?

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

Kidney disease is a growing threat, especially among the youth - but what's driving this alarming trend?

Health Minister Akandoh has raised concerns about the increasing prevalence of kidney disease in Ghana, especially among young people - a situation exacerbated by preventable factors. The rise in cases calls for a coordinated national response, but what steps will be taken?

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

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?

Employee wellness is emerging as a business strategy in Ghana's energy sector, with direct links to safety, productivity

Employee wellness is emerging as a business strategy in Ghana's energy sector, with direct links to safety, productivity, retention and long-term resilience.

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?