Healthcare Workers Sensitized on e-Learning Modules to Reduce Stigma and Discrimination in Healthcare Settings

Stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings continue to hinder access to quality health services, particularly for persons living with HIV. Such behaviours not only discourage individuals from seeking care but also undermine efforts toward...

Ghana records 26 new Mpox cases, total infections hit 713 — GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 26 new cases of Mpox as of October 10, pushing Ghana’s total number of confirmed infections to 713. In its latest update, the Service said three patients are currently receiving treatment at health...

Ghana’s Communications Minister Meets Nokia Delegation to Advance 5G and Digital Development

The engagement followed earlier discussions held between both parties at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona and focused on advancing collaboration in key areas, including digital infrastructure expansion, 5G readiness, and innovation-led...

Health Minister swears in governing board for Ghana Medical Trust Fund

By Jennifer Nerkie Kenney The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has inaugurated the Governing Board of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, urging members to uphold integrity, confidentiality, and dedication in the execution of their duties....

Ghana’s Healthcare Financing in deep crisis – Adomako Kissi

Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has expressed deep concern over Ghana’s weak healthcare financing system, describing it as far below global standards. Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on...

tRi launches RheumaConnect App to transform rheumatology care in Ghana

The Rheumatology Initiative (tRi) has unveiled a groundbreaking digital health innovation — RheumaConnect, a mobile app set to revolutionize how people in Ghana access rheumatology care, information, and support. The launch, held in Accra to mark...

Health Minister commissions new headquarters for Ghana Medical Trust Fund

The Minister of Health, Mr. Kwabena Minta Akandoh, has inaugurated the new headquarters of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, describing the development as a significant milestone in the country’s quest to strengthen healthcare delivery and improve...

Mandatory Mental health screening crucial to prevent mental illnesses – Mental Health Authority

Ghana has joined hundreds of countries to celebrate World Mental Health Day with an event dubbed “The Wholesome Mind Experience,” held under the theme: “Psychological Safety: Children and Adults, Catastrophes and Emergencies in Focus.” Mental...

Our newborns' cries, our infants' first steps, our mothers' unburdened wombs, and our elders' serene twilights. Ghana's gold must not be our poison

In the heart of West Africa's gold-rich landscapes, Ghana stands at a perilous crossroads. The surge in illegal, unregulated mining—locally known as galamsey—has unleashed an environmental catastrophe that threatens the very fabric of our nation's...

KNUST Teaching Hospital Revival After a Decade of Delay – Bu...

A Decade-Old Vision Restored After more than ten years of inactivity, the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Teaching Hospital project is finally back on track. Fresh government funding amounting to GH¢46 million has been...

New Africa CDC platform boosts regional health manufacturing

By SHARON NAKOLA in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-10-14 20:13 The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has launched the African Manufacturing Market Intelligence & Network Analysis or AMMINA platform to strengthen...

30-Year-Old Ghanaian Woman Tragically Dies In Car Accident a Day Before Her Wedding

A Ghanaian woman, Linda Effah, has tragically passed away in a car accident a day before her wedding ceremony. Ghana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature! 30-year-old Ghanaian woman Linda Effah tragically dies in a...

We were united during 2026 World Cup qualifiers, says Ghana coach Otto Addo

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has attributed Ghana’s successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a calmer, more focused campaign and a stronger sense of unity within the team. Following the disappointment of missing out on the 2025...

Renting in Ghana Made Easy: 5 Tips for a Smooth Experience

Renting a home in Ghana can be exhausting — whether you are moving into your first apartment, relocating for work, or looking for a place that better suits your family. Many tenants in Ghana fall into avoidable scams and disputes simply because...

UNU-INRA, UG partner on climate resilience and sustainable land use in Ghana

The United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources Africa (UNU-INRA) and the Department of Geography and Resource Development of the University of Ghana have collaborated to promote climate resilience and sustainable land use in Ghana....

Private sector must be empowered to absorb Ghana’s unemploye...

The Managing News Editor of the Herald newspaper, Larry Dogbey, has called on government to empower the private health sector to help absorb the growing number of unemployed nurses in the country. His comment follows a revelation by Health...

Minority: Akandoh misled health workers on financial clearance, arrears payment

The Minority in Parliament has accused the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, of misleading health professionals over claims that the government has secured financial clearance for their employment and payment of arrears. Mr. Akandoh,...

Drop “Dr.” title or provide proof – GTEC to acting Registrar of Traditional Medicine Practice Council

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has written to the Acting Registrar of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC), Yakubu Tobor Yusuf, demanding clarification and documentation over his use of the academic title “Dr. (MH).” In...

Postal Worker Died In Custody After Officers Mistook His Medical Emergency For ‘Drug Impariment,’ Lawsuit Alleges

A Minnesota employee of the U.S. Postal Service died in police custody after officers ignored signs of him having a stroke, a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court on Thursday alleges. The suit, which was filed by Kingsley Fifi Bimpong’s...

Train more specialised health professionals for global market – Yendi MP

The Member of Parliament for Yendi, Abdul-Fatawu Alhassan, has underscored the need for Ghana to train more specialised health professionals to position the country for global health service exports. According to him, the majority of health...