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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

Painkiller abuse is on the rise in Tarkwa - but what dangers are the youth facing?

Dr. Baaba Damoah of SOFPOG has warned Tarkwa youth about painkiller misuse. The physical demands of work and illegal mining may be contributing to the problem - but what are the long-term health consequences?

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?

Why is the Medical and Dental Council so concerned about the behavior of Ghana's medical professionals?

The Medical and Dental Council is worried about rising complaints against healthcare practitioners - signaling potential issues in Ghana's health sector. A massive backlog of disciplinary cases raises questions about professional ethics and patient care.

Could the rise in kidney disease cases be linked to something in the water - or rather, what's being put in it?

The Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR) is raising concerns about a worrying trend. They are pointing to a possible connection between environmental pollution and a specific health crisis.

Emergency cases at Korle Bu have more than doubled, prompting health professionals to investigate the alarming rise in both trauma and medical

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital's Accident and Emergency Department is experiencing a significant surge in daily patient attendance. This increase in

Ghana's water bodies face severe threats from pollution, prompting calls for urgent, science-backed interventions to safeguard the nation's future.

Scientists at the CSIR are advocating for coordinated, sustainable, and science-based measures to restore Ghana's polluted water bodies and ensure

Are "okada" riders being mistreated at hospitals? The Nurses Association is setting the record straight.

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association is responding to allegations about the treatment of injured motor riders. - Concerns have been raised, and the association is keen to address them.

Mahama is calling for action, but what steps does he think world leaders should take to address rising health threats?

John Mahama addressed the One Health Summit 2026 in Lyon- calling for action to tackle rising health threats. He outlined steps for world leaders while warning of links between climate change, disease, and inequality.

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin bans home burials in Akyem Abuakwa, directs MMDCEs to enforce public health laws,

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin bans home burials in Akyem Abuakwa, directs MMDCEs to enforce public health laws, commissions 30-man Water Guard to protect Birim River from illegal mining

Kidney disease is a growing threat, especially among the youth - but what's driving this alarming trend?

Health Minister Akandoh has raised concerns about the increasing prevalence of kidney disease in Ghana, especially among young people - a situation exacerbated by preventable factors. The rise in cases calls for a coordinated national response, but what steps will be taken?

Ghana faces a looming health crisis as experts warn that the long-term effects of illegal mining could manifest in severe health conditions within

Medical and public health experts in Ghana are warning of a potential major public health crisis within the next five years due to the environmental