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Discover how a collaborative effort in West Gonja is tackling the aftermath of recent floods to safeguard public health.

Zoomlion Ghana Limited and the West Gonja Municipal Assembly have initiated a post-flood disinfection and disinfestation exercise. This intervention

Discover how Zoomlion Ghana Limited is tackling health concerns in Sefwi Wiawso with a targeted disinfection campaign.

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has initiated a two-day disinfection and disinfestation exercise in Sefwi Wiawso Municipality to address public health risks.

A major bank steps in to help young cancer patients - but what does this mean for their families and the hospital's fight?

Zenith Bank Ghana is supporting children battling cancer at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital through a donation to Cure Childhood Cancer Ghana.

They smile, they work, they laugh - but what if they're silently struggling?

A look at how people hide deep pain behind everyday smiles, making suicide hard to spot.

Following a tragic death, a corporate lawyer says Ghana's emergency care system has failed - but why should Ghanaians care?

Vicky Bright has criticized Ghana's emergency healthcare system after an investigative report on Charles Amissah's death. The report exposes weaknesses in emergency response-raising questions about the system's ability to provide timely care.

Following a tragic death, a CDD-Ghana rep is calling for major changes to healthcare - but what needs fixing?

CDD-Ghana's Vera Abena Addo is advocating for substantial investment in Ghana's healthcare system. This follows an investigative report into a recent death that exposed critical issues - but what are they?

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?

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

Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo die from a suspected illness - what does this mean for the region?

Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo have died from a suspected illness- raising concerns for aid workers. The deaths occurred while the volunteers were working on a project- but the situation is more complex than it seems.

As Ghana grapples with the persistent "No-Bed Syndrome," the final installment of this series asks a crucial question: who truly owns the promise of

Ghana's "No-Bed Syndrome" series concludes by shifting focus from mechanics to accountability, exploring who is responsible for ensuring timely and

Discover why the WHO believes Ghana's healthcare reforms must shift focus from systems to communities to achieve true Universal Health Coverage.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Ghana to prioritize communities in its healthcare reforms, emphasizing that Universal Health Coverage

A rare disease outbreak aboard a cruise ship has global health officials on alert - but what could be the cause?

The WHO is monitoring a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship with international passengers and crew - raising concerns. Health authorities are working to determine the source of exposure and prevent further spread.

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?

The UN injects millions to fight Ebola- but will it be enough to stop a potential global crisis?

The UN is releasing $60 million to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo- and surrounding nations. The emergency funds are being deployed to enact an aggressive containment strategy, but the success of the plan hinges on one key factor.

Eight women die daily in Ghana from childbirth - why is this crisis going unnoticed, and what will it take to stop it?

The UNFPA has launched a presidential initiative in Accra to address Ghana's maternal health crisis, where eight women die daily.

The UN is stepping in to fight Ebola - but will it be enough to stop the deadly virus from spreading further?

The UN has released funds to combat an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries. The emergency funds will support frontline medical operations- raising hopes that the virus spread can be contained.

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?

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