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Discover how this high-level visit could shape future health and development initiatives across Ghana and the wider African continent.

The UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr. Sennen Hounton, is on a five-day official visit to Ghana, combining high-level

Charles Amissah's family starts a foundation to address emergency care issues - but why now?

The family of Charles Amissah, a hit-and-run victim, has launched a foundation in his name. Dr. Matilda Amissah says the foundation will address gaps in emergency healthcare - but what prompted this action?

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 health director is making a passionate plea - but what changes are needed to improve healthcare access?

The Nkwanta North District Health Director is advocating for improvements to a local healthcare facility in the Oti Region. The current CHPS compound is struggling to keep up with the demands of the growing population - leaving many to wonder about the future of healthcare in the district.

An intelligence-led operation at Accra International Airport has led to a major interception, raising questions about the extent of drug trafficking

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has initiated an intelligence-led operation concerning a significant interception at the Accra

A new initiative promises menstrual hygiene support for Ghana's female prisoners - but what does it really mean for them?

The Fallon Foundation has launched the Pad for Prisons Initiative in Ghana - a programme focused on incarcerated women. The initiative aims to address menstrual health challenges, but the scope may be wider than it seems.

The burial of a pregnant woman sparks outrage as loved ones question the care she received - what went wrong?

Mourners gathered to bid farewell to Abigail Opoku, a pregnant woman whose death is linked to alleged medical negligence at Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital. Family and friends are now demanding answers - and calling for change.

A united front emerges to tackle Ghana's pollution crisis - but what solutions are on the table?

Religious bodies and civil society groups are uniting to combat air pollution and e-waste injustice in Ghana. The collaboration seeks practical measures- but what changes will they push for?

Discover how African leaders are being urged to invest in health infrastructure and pharmaceutical production to secure the continent's health future.

President John Dramani Mahama has called upon African leaders and global health executives to bolster the continent's health sovereignty. This

Discover how President Mahama's discussions with UN health leaders could reshape Africa's approach to public health and vaccine production.

President John Dramani Mahama met with top UN health officials, including Winnie Byanyima and Joy Phumaphi, to discuss public health cooperation and

Discover how African leaders are strategizing to transform health commitments into tangible actions across the continent.

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has called for a decisive shift from commitments to implementation in

Why is a Ghanaian health director urgently requesting an upgrade to a rural health facility?

The Nkwanta North Health Director is advocating for an upgrade to the Sibi Central CHPS Compound. The facility is struggling to keep up with the healthcare needs of over 8,000 residents - and the situation may be unsustainable.

A former GMA General Secretary says Ghana's emergency healthcare system is deeply inadequate - but why should you care?

Dr. Justice Yamson, a former GMA General Secretary, has described Ghana's emergency healthcare system as deeply inadequate. Systemic weaknesses persist, and the "no-bed syndrome" remains a critical issue - but what does this mean for Ghanaians?

A health advocate calls for justice and support for abuse victims - but what are the obstacles to overcome?

Dr. Maame Serwaa Gyamfi Aboagye, a child health advocate, spoke on domestic violence at a recent event. She highlighted the need for counselling and justice for abuse victims - but what challenges do families face?

Ghana's drug problem is undergoing a concerning transformation, making detection and control increasingly difficult for authorities.

A criminologist from KNUST, Dr. Jones Opoku-Ware, warns that Ghana's drug problem has evolved beyond a criminal justice issue. The changing