
3.8% of Ghanaian adults have considered suicide - WHO
New WHO data reveals a hidden crisis - what does it mean for Ghana's youth?
WHO and Ghana health officials are addressing suicide prevention at a national event in Accra.
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New WHO data reveals a hidden crisis - what does it mean for Ghana's youth?
WHO and Ghana health officials are addressing suicide prevention at a national event in Accra.

A new collaboration seeks to uncover the true scope of drug use across Ghana, promising to reshape national strategies.
NACOC and UPSA have partnered for a nationwide survey on drug use to gather data for policy and interventions. This initiative aims to provide

Only 5% of Ghana's CHPS compounds are well-equipped, but what does this mean for the average Ghanaian?
Agotime Ziope's MP is concerned about the state of Ghana's CHPS compounds- facilities crucial for healthcare access. Many lack essential equipment, raising questions about healthcare delivery standards across the nation.

Discover how traditional beliefs about masculinity are impacting men's mental well-being and preventing them from seeking crucial help.
A mental health expert in Ghana is challenging the cultural norms that discourage men from discussing their mental health struggles. This societal

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

Why are officials pushing for a unified response to adolescent health, and what alarming figures might be driving the urgency?
Stakeholders in adolescent sexual and reproductive health are urging stronger coordination among government, civil society, communities, and youth…

Top doctors equate social media to smoking when it comes to harming kids - but is a ban the answer?
British doctors are raising concerns about the impact of social media on children's health. They are urging lawmakers to address the potential harm caused by excessive screen time - but what could this mean for young people?

Ghana faces a paradoxical climate future-how will rising temperatures reshape the nation's health landscape?
New research from the Climate Impact Lab and a Nature journal paper explores Ghana's complex climate future. The findings suggest a significant

Discover how drug traffickers in Ghana are ingeniously concealing illicit substances in everyday products, making detection increasingly challenging.
A new investigation by JoyNews, "Deadly Doses II," reveals a concerning evolution in Ghana's drug crisis, a year after exposing drug ghettos.

Ghana health workers are regularly exposed to infectious body fluids - but what are the long-term effects?
A KNUST study in Ghana reveals a concerning trend among healthcare workers in the Greater Accra Region. Exposure to infectious body fluids is common- but what does this mean for the future of healthcare?
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