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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?
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 did church volunteers take over hospital weeding, and what does it reveal about the facility's staffing crisis?
The SDA Church in Wa has stepped in to clean the overgrown grounds of the Municipal Hospital, which faces severe labour shortages.
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…
UHAS is tackling neonatal infections in the Volta Region- but what challenges will they face?
UHAS has launched a 3-year research initiative at Ho Teaching Hospital, addressing neonatal infections and antimicrobial resistance. The project aims to reduce deaths caused by drug-resistant infections- but what systemic gaps will they uncover?
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
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
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.
What changed in NHIS claims payments that has private health facilities speaking out now?
Private health facilities in Ghana are responding to recent National Health Insurance Authority actions on claims payments.
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
A new continent-wide law is set to transform how traditional medicine is regulated and integrated across Africa, promising significant changes for
The Pan-African Parliament is developing a Model Law on Traditional Medicines and the Protection of Local Knowledge to integrate traditional
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
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?
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
MoFFA is cracking down on mortuary facilities in the Volta Region-find out what this means for their operations and the community.
The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has issued a stern warning to mortuary operators in the Volta Region regarding their
Unlicensed mortuaries in Ashanti face sanctions if they don't fix safety and sanitation issues within 10 days.
The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency has issued a 10-day ultimatum to unlicensed mortuaries in the Ashanti Region.