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Discover how a collaborative effort in West Gonja is tackling the aftermath of recent floods to safeguard public health.

Zoomlion Ghana Limited and the West Gonja Municipal Assembly have initiated a post-flood disinfection and disinfestation exercise. This intervention

Discover how Zoomlion Ghana Limited is tackling health concerns in Sefwi Wiawso with a targeted disinfection campaign.

Zoomlion Ghana Limited has initiated a two-day disinfection and disinfestation exercise in Sefwi Wiawso Municipality to address public health risks.

Zambia is resisting a U.S. deal linking health funding to minerals - what's the hold up?

Zambia and the U.S. are in disagreement over proposed health and critical mineral agreements. The Zambian government has concerns about the terms, leading to stalled negotiations - but why are they hesitating?

What happens when a 14-year-old takes charge of a major aid agency for a day?

Young girls in Ghana are stepping into top leadership roles at Plan International and UNICEF to demand action on climate-related threats to their…

As Ghana invests heavily in infrastructure, understanding the profound impact of architectural design on urban development and societal well-being

Ghana's national development often focuses on infrastructure, but the critical role of architects in shaping these vital spaces is frequently

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?

A Watford resident has been sentenced after a lengthy investigation - but what exactly was going on in his flat?

A Ghanaian man in the UK has been convicted following a two-year investigation by the Watford Borough Council - the case involves illegal fish processing in a residential flat. Food safety regulations exist to protect the public, but what happens when they are ignored?

A system failure, or just a few bad staff? One doctor says Ghana's healthcare crisis goes much deeper - here's why.

Dr. Arthur Kennedy has strongly criticised the report on Charles Amissah's death, arguing that it misses the larger picture. He suggests Ghana's healthcare issues stem from systemic failures - but what exactly needs fixing?

Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema M

Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema Motorway as residents

Why are traditional leaders in Tano North clashing with police over the handling of illegal mining arrests?

Tano North chiefs are confronting police over the repeated release of arrested illegal miners, undermining local efforts against galamsey. This

Traditional authorities in Tano North are calling for urgent presidential intervention to save their vital water resources from illegal mining.

Tano North chiefs have petitioned President John Mahama regarding extensive galamsey destruction in the River Tano and surrounding forests. Their

Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo die from a suspected illness - what does this mean for the region?

Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo have died from a suspected illness- raising concerns for aid workers. The deaths occurred while the volunteers were working on a project- but the situation is more complex than it seems.

As Ghana grapples with the persistent "No-Bed Syndrome," the final installment of this series asks a crucial question: who truly owns the promise of

Ghana's "No-Bed Syndrome" series concludes by shifting focus from mechanics to accountability, exploring who is responsible for ensuring timely and

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?

Security women in Wa hit the streets for breast cancer - but their leader's motivation is heartbreakingly personal.

Female security officers in Wa are turning the city pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A recent investigation into online network marketing schemes reveals disturbing living conditions and potential public health risks among Ghanaian

Ghanaian youth are increasingly falling victim to international online network marketing schemes promising quick wealth. These schemes are raising

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.