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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 collaboration in Ningo Prampram aims to empower young girls - but what challenges do they still face?
WIM Ghana and Sista Wings International collaborated on the "One Girl Child, Two Sanitary Pads Initiative" at Nyigbenya D/A Basic Schools. The AngloGold Ashanti-supported initiative focused on menstrual and personal hygiene - but what impact will it have?
Ghana's health and economic future could hinge on a critical tax overhaul-discover why experts are pushing for change.
VAST Ghana has advocated for a comprehensive review of Ghana's excise tax framework, specifically targeting tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages. This initiative aims to address the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases and enhance domestic revenue mobilization.
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 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
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
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 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 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
Why was a well-regarded health director suddenly reassigned - and what does it mean for healthcare in the region?
The reassignment of the Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Marion Okoh Owusu, has raised eyebrows. Some speculate the move was influenced by political considerations - not routine decisions.
A crucial hospital project remains incomplete, leaving residents without adequate healthcare - what's the hold-up?
PIAC is concerned about abandoned development projects funded by petroleum revenues, including the Agenda 111 hospital in Tease. The Committee urges the government to prioritize completion of health sector projects - but why?
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 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.
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
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?