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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?
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?
Meet the Ghanaians who "do not wait for intervention, but become the intervention"-find out who they are!
The 2026 JoyNews Impact Makers Awards recognised twelve Ghanaian individuals and organisations. These changemakers are being celebrated for their self-driven solutions to social challenges-but what exactly did they do?
Streets turned to rivers - leaving residents to face a deluge of challenges.
Heavy rains in Cape Coast left residents reeling. The aftermath promises challenges - and a test of community resilience.
Ahead of Mother's Day, a church group showed love to female prisoners - but what did they bring, and why?
The Global Evangelical Church's women's fellowship visited the Kumasi Central Prisons to celebrate Mother's Day with female inmates- a compassionate act. Their generosity highlights a pressing issue, but what challenges do these inmates truly face?
Upper East records 27 maternal deaths in 2026 despite full antenatal coverage, as officials cite late reporting, poor ro
Upper East records 27 maternal deaths in 2026 despite full antenatal coverage, as officials cite late reporting, poor roads and referral delays.
The UN injects millions to fight Ebola- but will it be enough to stop a potential global crisis?
The UN is releasing $60 million to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo- and surrounding nations. The emergency funds are being deployed to enact an aggressive containment strategy, but the success of the plan hinges on one key factor.
UMA donated equipment to a CHPS compound - but what challenges were they facing before this?
The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika has engaged with the Amomaso CHPS compound. The donation of medical equipment aims to address a critical need - but what impact will it have on healthcare access?
A nurse is setting the record straight regarding a baby's condition-but what sparked these clarifications?
A five-month-old baby is receiving treatment at the Bibiani Municipal Hospital. The Senior Nursing Officer is addressing concerns about the infant's health-but what exactly happened to the child?
A Kumasi-based health facility is calling for resources to support mental health - but why now?
The Psychiatric Unit of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) is advocating for mental health services to be included under national health insurance. Patients are struggling to afford treatment, which may have dire consequences - especially for staff.
A motorcycle accident victim arrived at three hospitals, but what happened next raises serious questions about emergency care.
A report on Charles Amissah's death reveals failures in Ghana's emergency care system - from ambulance services to hospital triage. The question is now being asked if a series of failures across institutions contributed to a tragic outcome.
A paramount chief makes an appeal that could transform healthcare in the Upper West Region - but will it be heard?
Naa Dinaa Donglabong Ganaa III has appealed to the government to build a new Upper West Regional Hospital in Jirapa. The Paramount Chief also decried neglected infrastructure and logistical support - leaving many to wonder about the future of the municipality.
A school nurse is involved in a motorbike accident near OPASS Junction - but what led to the crash?
The Ofori Panin Senior High School community is mourning the loss of a staff member. Initial investigations point to a possible mechanical issue - but what happened?
A global summit in Ghana aims to tackle the rise in non-communicable diseases-but can research deliver real-world solutions?
Global health leaders and policymakers convened in Accra for an NIHR symposium-focusing on tackling the surge in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) worldwide. The meeting explored strategies for sustainable health interventions across continents-but the impact remains to be seen.
An alleged assault on a journalist by military personnel has sparked condemnation and questions about the boundaries of authority during curfew
The Multimedia Group has condemned an alleged assault on its Oti Regional Correspondent by military personnel enforcing a curfew in Nkwanta South.
A new healthcare policy aims to fix 'no bed syndrome' - but how will the government make it happen?
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says the government is implementing a free primary healthcare policy. The goal is to shift the focus to prevention - and that could have implications for hospitals.
A new shelter opens for domestic violence survivors - but is it enough to address the problem?
Gender Minister Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey has commissioned a new domestic violence shelter. This is part of the government's effort to strengthen support systems for abuse victims- but what challenges still exist?