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Why might awareness campaigns fall short in the fight for better hand hygiene across Ghana?

World Vision Ghana is urging stronger investment in hygiene infrastructure, citing persistent gaps in water, soap, and handwashing facilities.

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?

Discover the hidden costs and profound impact of Ghana's sanitation crisis, and why access to basic amenities remains a distant dream for many.

Ghana faces a critical public health challenge as preventable illnesses linked to unsafe water and poor sanitation claim thousands of lives

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.

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

Discover how a proposed waiver on import duties for medical equipment could transform Ghana's fight against cancer.

The Society of Private Medical and Dental Practitioners is urging the government to waive import duties and taxes on advanced cancer treatment

A medical charity has warned about the spread of Ebola in DR Congo - but what's making it so alarming?

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued a warning about the rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The medical charity suggests the situation is "deeply alarming"- but what challenges are they facing?

As the Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital celebrates a century of service, stakeholders are urging greater support for child healthcare-but

The Princess Marie Louise Children's Hospital recently marked its 100th anniversary, prompting a renewed call for increased investment in child

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

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?

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.

A new collaboration seeks to uncover the true scope of drug use across Ghana, promising to reshape national strategies.

NACOC and UPSA have partnered for a nationwide survey on drug use to gather data for policy and interventions. This initiative aims to provide

Ghana activates Ebola emergency protocols - but what critical gaps were identified during the Minister's tour?

Ghana's Health Ministry is working with the WHO to prevent a potential outbreak. Emergency protocols have been activated across all regions - but what prompted this aggressive mobilisation?

KATH's 70th anniversary games bring thousands of staff together - but what does this mean for the hospital's future?

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital staff gathered at Paa Joe Stadium for inter-directorate games marking the hospital's 70th anniversary.

ISSER's new policy brief suggests a strategic shift in how Ghana views sanitation investment-could this unlock significant economic returns?

The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) is urging the Ghanaian government to significantly boost investment in waste

Discover how a new partnership aims to transform Ghana's healthcare landscape and boost its tourism sector.

The Ghana Tourism Authority has partnered with Africa's Brain Bank to support a six-day summit culminating in the groundbreaking of a proposed