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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.

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?

UHAS is tackling neonatal infections in the Volta Region- but what challenges will they face?

UHAS has launched a 3-year research initiative at Ho Teaching Hospital, addressing neonatal infections and antimicrobial resistance. The project aims to reduce deaths caused by drug-resistant infections- but what systemic gaps will they uncover?

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

Ghana's Health Ministry is cracking down on nursing training colleges- find out why their admission practices are under scrutiny.

The Ministry of Health is warning heads of health training institutions about strict compliance with admission guidelines for the upcoming academic

Citizens are urged to observe safety precautions, but what specific measures are being recommended?

Ghana's Health Ministry has issued an alert after the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a global public health emergency. The Ministry urges Ghanaians to remain vigilant and observe preventive measures - but why is this so important?

A government team arrives in Obuasi to help students - but what will they uncover about the school's hidden crisis?

The Gender Ministry has sent a team to Obuasi to support students affected by sexual abuse allegations at a senior high school.

Why are Ghanaians being told to report animal deaths immediately?

The Ghana Health Service is cautioning the public against handling sick or dead animals as part of Ebola prevention.

An outreach programme aims to help young, vulnerable women- but can they overcome exploitation and other dangers?

The Pamela Bridgewater Project is calling on stakeholders to support outreach efforts- focusing on teenage pregnancy among young female head porters. Advocates hope to address the vulnerability of these young women- but what challenges will they face?

Ghana's Ashanti Region faces a growing challenge with teenage pregnancies, prompting calls for intensified action and community involvement.

The Department of Gender in Ghana's Ashanti Region is concerned about rising teenage pregnancies. This issue highlights the urgent need for

Ghana's Komfo Anokye Blood Bank urgently needs donors as rising road crashes strain its supply-find out why this appeal is so critical.

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Blood Bank is facing a potential shortage due to an increase in road traffic accidents. Officials are

Discover how news of disease outbreaks can subtly warp our brains, influencing our moral judgments and potentially contributing to xenophobia.

News of disease outbreaks, even those far away, can subtly alter our brains. This

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

Why one advocate says sexual violence is a hidden public health crisis costing Ghana more than we think.

The Ark Foundation's executive director discusses the public health impact of sexual violence in Ghana following an investigation at Obuasi Senior…

Behind the shocking numbers of child pregnancies lies a deeper failure to protect Ghana's most vulnerable.

Ghana's health service reports over 1,500 pregnancies in girls aged 10-14 this year, each a case of defilement.

A health expert is pointing to a common social habit that may be putting Ghanaians at risk. What is it?

Prof. Calys-Tagoe of UGMS has cautioned Ghanaians about lifestyle choices. He spoke on JoyNews about factors driving up cancer cases- and why some habits are more dangerous than others.

A preventable tragedy has sparked outrage-but is Ghana's emergency care system truly broken?

Ghana's health sector is facing scrutiny due to workforce challenges and patients receiving care in suboptimal conditions-sparking public outrage. The current emergency care system needs rethinking, but what changes are needed to improve?

Discover how the convenience of commercial motorbikes in Ghana is overshadowed by alarming safety concerns and their severe health implications.

Unsafe commercial motor riding practices in Ghana are significantly increasing the risk of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), a leading cause of