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United Pension Trustees is advocating for an end to menstruation stigma- but what impact will it have?

United Pension Trustees is working to eliminate the stigma around menstruation- collaborating with Nana Awuah-Darko Ampem II to donate sanitary products and hold seminars. The initiative hopes to address menstrual poverty and equity in underserved communities- but what challenges remain?

A shocking incident at Ejisu Government Hospital saw two patients engage in a physical fight, leaving many wondering about the circumstances that

Two male patients at Ejisu Government Hospital's Accident and Emergency Unit were involved in a violent altercation. This incident led to

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?

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

UMA donated equipment to a CHPS compound - but what challenges were they facing before this?

The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika has engaged with the Amomaso CHPS compound. The donation of medical equipment aims to address a critical need - but what impact will it have on healthcare access?

Ghana's roads are becoming increasingly dangerous, prompting a critical look into the underlying issues and potential solutions.

Ghana is facing a severe road accident crisis, with thousands of crashes, deaths, and injuries recorded annually. This alarming trend necessitates

Discover how new resolutions could transform healthcare in Africa by formally recognizing traditional medicine.

The Pan-African Parliament has adopted resolutions championed by Mr. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, pushing for legal recognition of traditional medicine

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

A global summit in Ghana aims to tackle the rise in non-communicable diseases-but can research deliver real-world solutions?

Global health leaders and policymakers convened in Accra for an NIHR symposium-focusing on tackling the surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide. The meeting explored strategies for sustainable health interventions across continents-but the impact remains to be seen.

NHIA launches free NHIS registration- but what happens after May 31, 2026?

The NHIA has launched the STORM Initiative to offer free NHIS registration and renewal nationwide. The campaign aims to advance Universal Health Coverage- but what challenges might this initiative face?

Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission is sounding the alarm, indicating that the nation's drug crisis is escalating beyond its current capacity.

NACOC has called for a collective national effort to tackle drug abuse, urging schools, churches, and the public to play a more active role. The

Ghana's emergency medical services are set for a significant boost as a key government ministry takes action to enhance the national ambulance fleet.

The Ministry of Health and National Ambulance Service have transferred 30 ambulances to National Security for refurbishment. This initiative aims to

Ghana's emergency services are set for a major boost as a fleet of ambulances undergoes critical refurbishment-but what impact will this have on

The Ministry of Health and National Ambulance Service have transferred 30 ambulances at Burma Camp to National Security for refurbishment. This

Ghana's Health Ministry is cracking down on nursing training colleges- find out why their admission practices are under scrutiny.

The Ministry of Health is warning heads of health training institutions about strict compliance with admission guidelines for the upcoming academic

A boost for Ghana's healthcare! But how will new equipment improve access to essential services?

The Ministry of Health has received a donation to bolster the Free Primary Healthcare initiative. The contribution aims to strengthen healthcare delivery - but what impact will it have?

Ghana's Ministry of Health is scrutinizing its manifesto commitments-what progress has been made and what hurdles remain in transforming the

The Ministry of Health is conducting a mid-year review of the government's health sector commitments under the NDC 2024 Manifesto. This assessment

Discover how a new collaboration between the Gender Ministry and the Breast Society of Ghana plans to tackle breast cancer awareness and early

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the Breast Society of Ghana are strengthening their collaboration on breast cancer