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Why are rival women's groups in Bono East at odds over a nurse's arrest?

Women's groups from the NDC and NPP in Bono East have clashed over the arrest of Salomey Awitti Baffoe linked to Ghana Jollof.

Food safety in Ghana is allegedly threatened by dangerous practices - but what is being done about it?

A radio commentator laments the decline of food safety in Ghana, where contaminated food is becoming a public health concern - from waakye beans cooked with paracetamol to plantain fried with plastic. What does this mean for public health?

Following a tragic death, a corporate lawyer says Ghana's emergency care system has failed - but why should Ghanaians care?

Vicky Bright has criticized Ghana's emergency healthcare system after an investigative report on Charles Amissah's death. The report exposes weaknesses in emergency response-raising questions about the system's ability to provide timely care.

Following a tragic death, a CDD-Ghana rep is calling for major changes to healthcare - but what needs fixing?

CDD-Ghana's Vera Abena Addo is advocating for substantial investment in Ghana's healthcare system. This follows an investigative report into a recent death that exposed critical issues - but what are they?

Tensions flared in Sefwi Sayerano as police attempted to apprehend a suspect, leading to a serious incident that has left the community in shock.

A confrontation between police and residents in Sefwi Sayerano, Western North Region, unfolded during an arrest operation. The incident has raised

A shocking incident at Ejisu Government Hospital saw two patients engage in a physical fight, leaving many wondering about the circumstances that

Two male patients at Ejisu Government Hospital's Accident and Emergency Unit were involved in a violent altercation. This incident led to

A mortuary failure leaves two former teachers' bodies unclaimed and at risk - what happens next?

Two bodies are stranded at St. Anne's Catholic Hospital in Damongo after the mortuary's engines failed.

A mortuary breakdown leaves two bodies in limbo - what happens when cooling fails?

Two bodies remain unclaimed at St. Anne's Catholic Hospital mortuary after its refrigeration engines failed.

Why were cars on a major highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon targeted?

Israeli drone strikes targeted cars on a major highway connecting Beirut to southern Lebanon - raising regional tensions. The attacks have prompted concerns about the safety of civilians and infrastructure in the area.

Behind prison walls, a group of inmates is taking a major professional exam that could reshape their futures.

Thirty-seven inmates at Nsawam Medium Security Prison have completed their degree programmes and are taking the Teacher Licensure Examination.

Tensions soar as Israeli strikes intensify in Lebanon - but what sparked this?

Israeli forces and Hezbollah have been trading fire in Southern Lebanon. The violence continues to escalate, raising concerns about regional stability - but what's at stake?

The WHO warns a vaccine could take nine months - what challenges are health workers facing right now?

The WHO is warning that a vaccine against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola could take nine months to develop- as the death toll rises. The organization says that the rarity of this species means there are fewer tools to stop it.

Discover how Mahama Care is making a difference for cancer patients in the Volta Region, ensuring access to specialized medical care.

Mahama Care, a Ghana Medical Trust Fund initiative, is providing crucial support to cancer patients in the Volta Region. This program aims to ensure

UGMC is challenging comedian Michael Blackson's public statements about their facility-what could be the real story behind this demand?

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has demanded a retraction and apology from Ghanaian American comedian Michael Blackson regarding his

The UK congratulates Ghana on its new health policy - but what does this mean for the future of healthcare access?

The UK has lauded Ghana's launch of Free Primary Health Care. The UK High Commission's statement hints at a deeper partnership - but what impact will this have?

During a trial concerning social media's impact on children, Instagram's top executive discussed the usage of a key safety feature.

Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, testified in a trial regarding Meta Platforms' alleged design of Instagram and Facebook to addict children. The

Drone strikes have killed nearly 700 civilians in Sudan-but the violence is only part of the story.

The ongoing civil war in Sudan between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has intensified. The conflict has created the world's largest humanitarian crisis-but what challenges does this present for the region?

Authorities are probing the mysterious death of a woman whose body was found in Somanya, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding her

Police in Somanya have launched an investigation after the decomposing body of an unidentified woman was found hanging from a tree, with initial