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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 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.

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 women being urged to screen early, and what does the new fund mean for patients at Ho Teaching Hospital?

UHAS Vice-Chancellor Professor Lydia Aziato has urged women to prioritise regular cancer screening during a stakeholder engagement on the Mahama…

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

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

Discover why less than 15% of Ghana's traditional medicine practitioners are registered and the implications for public health.

Ghana's Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) faces a significant challenge with the vast majority of practitioners unregistered. This

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council is cracking down on uncertified massage therapists, but what dangers lurk in the unregulated industry?

Ghana's Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) is intensifying efforts to regulate the country's booming massage therapy sector. This

Are Ghana's celebrations harming our health? It's time to rethink how we define 'sweetness' and its role in our lives.

Ghana's celebrations are often marked by overindulgence in sugary treats and drinks - a practice deeply embedded in culture. But this may be costing more than we realize, as health issues rise, prompting a call to redefine our concept of sweetness.

Discover how the Ghana Immigration Service is proactively addressing the mental health challenges faced by its officers.

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has initiated a mental health awareness and wellness seminar for its officers. This program aims to equip them

A motorcycle accident victim arrived at three hospitals, but what happened next raises serious questions about emergency care.

A report on Charles Amissah's death reveals failures in Ghana's emergency care system - from ambulance services to hospital triage. The question is now being asked if a series of failures across institutions contributed to a tragic outcome.

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

Ghana's Nursing and Midwifery Council challenges the notion of nurse overproduction, pointing to a different core problem affecting healthcare

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has addressed claims regarding an oversupply of nurses in Ghana, stating that recruitment delays are the

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

A new heart facility in Ghana has been busy - but a hidden constraint may limit how many patients it can help.

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's new Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory has been operational since July, with its director briefing Parliament's health…

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

The NHIA is taking a firm stance against unauthorized fees at health facilities, a practice that threatens the integrity of the NHIS.

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is intensifying efforts to combat illegal charges at health facilities. This crackdown aims to