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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.

The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation is expanding its role in Ghana's health sector - but how will this affect local communities?

The Gold Fields Ghana Foundation (GFGF) is making new investments in healthcare in mining communities within the Western Region. These investments aim to strengthen healthcare delivery - but what specific projects are in the works?

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.

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?

A deadly virus spreads, and residents are terrified - what challenges do health officials face in containing it?

A deadly Ebola outbreak has sparked fear in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo as the number of suspected deaths rises- health officials are struggling to contain the spread. The outbreak may have been spreading undetected, raising concerns about the ability to control it.

As the Ebola death toll climbs, an emergency meeting is set to take place - but what will they decide?

The WHO is convening an emergency committee meeting to address the escalating Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). With the death toll rising, experts will discuss vaccine options - but what challenges do they face?