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A major bank steps in to help young cancer patients - but what does this mean for their families and the hospital's fight?
Zenith Bank Ghana is supporting children battling cancer at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital through a donation to Cure Childhood Cancer Ghana.
An NGO is helping couples overcome infertility - but the journey has been anything but easy.
Xoese Ghana, an NGO, is helping couples facing infertility challenges to achieve their dreams of parenthood. Since its inception, the organization has been working to provide support - but what impact has it had?
A Japanese mayor's maternity leave announcement has ignited a nationwide conversation, challenging traditional views on public service and family in
A Japanese mayor's decision to take maternity leave has sparked a national debate about elected officials and childbirth in a country struggling
Opoku-Agyemang celebrates mothers, but what initiatives did she mention to support women's empowerment?
Vice President Opoku-Agyemang has celebrated mothers in Ghana and worldwide on Mother's Day. She acknowledges their vital roles in families, communities, and economies- but what specific commitments did she highlight?
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?
Tennis players are set to revolt at the French Open- but what could this mean for the sport's future?
Top tennis players are planning a media protest at the upcoming French Open over prize money. The players' move is designed to put pressure on the tournament- but what will be the repercussions?
A new World Bank strategy seeks to transform health systems in West and Central Africa - but how will they achieve this?
The World Bank has launched a regional strategy to transform health systems in Ghana and other West and Central African countries. The strategy aims to improve health outcomes and support productivity- but what challenges will they face?
The Wassa-Damang Youth Association is neutral on who takes over Damang Mine - but they have demands.
The Wassa-Damang Youth Association has stated they don't care which company takes over the Damang Mine. The group insists that community development remains their top priority - but what does that mean for the future?
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.
Despite full antenatal care coverage, why are maternal deaths still a major issue in Ghana's Upper East Region?
The Upper East Regional Health Directorate has achieved 100 percent antenatal care coverage for pregnant women in the first half of 2026. However
Discover how this high-level visit could shape future health and development initiatives across Ghana and the wider African continent.
The UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr. Sennen Hounton, is on a five-day official visit to Ghana, combining high-level
Eight women die daily in Ghana from childbirth - why is this crisis going unnoticed, and what will it take to stop it?
The UNFPA has launched a presidential initiative in Accra to address Ghana's maternal health crisis, where eight women die daily.
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 hospital bombing has amplified worries about the protection of innocents- but who is being held responsible?
The ongoing conflict in Sudan continues to claim civilian lives, especially those of women and children- as evidenced by a recent attack. A deadly strike on a hospital has sparked outrage and condemnation, raising concerns about international law violations.
A new continent-wide law is set to transform how traditional medicine is regulated and integrated across Africa, promising significant changes for
The Pan-African Parliament is developing a Model Law on Traditional Medicines and the Protection of Local Knowledge to integrate traditional
Discover how new resolutions could transform healthcare in Africa by formally recognizing traditional medicine.
The Pan-African Parliament has adopted resolutions championed by Mr. Frank Annoh-Dompreh, pushing for legal recognition of traditional medicine
A health director is making a passionate plea - but what changes are needed to improve healthcare access?
The Nkwanta North District Health Director is advocating for improvements to a local healthcare facility in the Oti Region. The current CHPS compound is struggling to keep up with the demands of the growing population - leaving many to wonder about the future of healthcare in the district.
The NHIA has made a crucial financial allocation to districts participating in the Free Primary Healthcare programme, sparking questions about its
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has taken a significant step regarding the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) programme. This move aims