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21 Jul•3 min read
Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising
Summary
A major pharmaceutical company is facing accusations of misleading advertising in the competitive weight-loss drug market-what's behind this
Novo Nordisk has initiated legal action against Eli Lilly, accusing its rival of false advertising regarding the efficacy of their respective
28 Aug•4 min read
31-year-old woman dies after C-section at Ridge Hospital; husband alleges negligence
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A husband's heartbreaking Facebook post hints at a devastating loss and serious allegations against a prominent hospital.
A Ghanaian man is accusing Ridge Hospital of negligence following the death of his 31-year-old wife after a C-section. The husband alleges that the
13 Aug•4 min read
Editorial: Ghana's Food Safety Regime Needs Urgent Reform
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Accra market traders are sounding the alarm over alleged chemical use in food ripening-what could this mean for public health and regulatory
Allegations have surfaced from traders in Accra's markets regarding the use of chemicals to artificially ripen produce, raising serious food safety
1 May•3 min read
Trump pulls Surgeon General pick after nomination stalls
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Why did Trump withdraw his Surgeon General pick, and what does it mean for the future of US public health leadership?
Donald Trump's pick for Surgeon General faced hurdles in the Senate- raising questions about qualifications and views. The stalled nomination hints at deeper divisions over public health leadership and priorities.
9 Jul•6 min read
Ghanaian Parents and Schools Urged to Prioritize Children's Emotional Well-being and Safe Spaces
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Mental health expert Ridwan Oyenuga calls on Ghanaian parents and educators to foster safe spaces for children to expres
Mental health expert Ridwan Oyenuga calls on Ghanaian parents and educators to foster safe spaces for children to express emotions and build
7 Sept•4 min read
14 days in ICU: Sickle cell is more than a disease we remember in September
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After 14 days in ICU, a sickle cell advocate offers a powerful message that goes beyond statistics and common misunderstandings about the disease.
A Ghanaian news editor and sickle cell advocate shares her personal experience during Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Her recent hospitalization
7 Apr•8 min read
Why employee wellness now belongs at the heart of business strategy
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Employee wellness is emerging as a business strategy in Ghana's energy sector, with direct links to safety, productivity
Employee wellness is emerging as a business strategy in Ghana's energy sector, with direct links to safety, productivity, retention and long-term resilience.
2 Apr•2 min read
"It was heartbreaking" - Sister of hit-and-run victim narrates ordeal amid emergency care concerns
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A family's frantic search for a missing loved one leads to heartbreak - and exposes flaws in emergency care.
A doctor at Cape Coast Teaching Hospital shared the story of her brother's death following a hit-and-run accident. She highlighted critical gaps in Ghana's emergency healthcare - and a desperate search for answers.
25 Jun•4 min read
Ghana's silent health crisis takes centre stage as GMTF courts CHAG partnership
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A quiet health crisis is devastating Ghanaian families and challenging healthcare access-discover the proposed solution.
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) addressed healthcare leaders at the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) conference regarding a silent health crisis in Ghana. This crisis is leaving families financially devastated and patients struggling to access life-saving treatment.
2 Apr•4 min read
Turned away to die: Emergency doctor provides painful blow-by-blow account of her brother's death over 'no-bed-syndrome' in 3 hospitals
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A doctor's personal tragedy exposes alleged failures in Ghana's emergency care - but what went wrong that fateful day?
A Ghanaian doctor is in mourning after her brother was allegedly denied critical care following a tragic accident - raising questions about emergency protocols. The desperate search for help highlights a potential crisis in Ghana's healthcare system.
28 Aug•4 min read
When giving life becomes a matter of life and death: Ghana's maternal mortality crisis
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A husband's grief turns to a quest for answers after his wife's unexpected death during childbirth at a major hospital.
A young Ghanaian man is preparing to bury his wife, who died after a scheduled C-section at Ridge Hospital. Her death has sparked questions about
20 Jul•4 min read
Feature: "No-Bed Syndrome" Postscript 1: England's corridor-care crisis is not an excuse for Ghana
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A recent comparison between Ghana's "No-Bed Syndrome" and England's healthcare crisis sparks a critical discussion on national healthcare standards.
Ghana's "No-Bed Syndrome" is being compared to England's corridor-care crisis, raising questions about national healthcare expectations. This
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