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Why is an MP demanding a report on a hit-and-run be brought before Ghana's Parliament?

Nanton MP- Dr Abdul-Khaliq Mohammed Sherif- is calling for a parliamentary review of a hit-and-run case. He wants the House's health committee to examine the report's findings - but what will they uncover?

A health centre in Anyima gets a major facelift - but what prompted this act of generosity?

The Lordina Foundation has renovated and equipped the Anyima Health Centre in the Kintampo South District. This upgrade aims to improve healthcare delivery, particularly for mothers and children - but what impact will it have?

Motorcycles are being distributed to health workers - but what difference will this make in remote communities?

The Hunger Project-Ghana and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are collaborating to bolster maternal and child healthcare. Eleven motorcycles were handed over to the Ghana Health Service- but the impact remains to be seen.

The GHS is calling for stronger collaborations to tackle critical issues - but what obstacles are they facing?

The Ghana Health Service is urging stakeholders to work together to solve some serious problems. These include the troubling "no bed syndrome" and the rise in women dying during childbirth - but why is this happening?

Why was Freddie Blay, a prominent political figure, suddenly hospitalised after his arrest?

Freddie Blay, former NPP National Chairman, has been caught up in a land dispute, leading to police custody. The situation has become critical, raising questions about the handling of the case- and the implications for justice.

Fire officers are receiving training to provide immediate care at emergency scenes - but what skills are they learning?

The Ghana National Fire Service partnered with the Elijeko Foundation to train officers in pre-hospital emergency care. The training aims to equip them with skills to manage injured victims - before they reach health facilities.

Kidney disease is a growing threat, especially among the youth - but what's driving this alarming trend?

Health Minister Akandoh has raised concerns about the increasing prevalence of kidney disease in Ghana, especially among young people - a situation exacerbated by preventable factors. The rise in cases calls for a coordinated national response, but what steps will be taken?