Accra, June 27, GNA – The Mental Health Society of Ghana (MEHSOG) has called for stronger rehabilitation, justice and psychosocial support for victims of torture, saying…
Health
Health director raises concerns over departure of health workers amid Nkwanta conflictÂ
By Patience Tawiah Nkwanta (O/R), June 26, GNA – Mr Evans Ativor, the Nkwanta South Municipal Director of Health Services, has expressed concern over increasing number of health workers leaving the Municipality because of the ongoing conflict…
ITAM poised to integrate traditional, complementary and alternative medicine into healthcare system
By Maxwell Awumah Ho, June 26, GNA – Professor Kwame Banga, Director of the Institute of Traditional and Alternative Medicine (ITAM) of the University…
Northern sector health leaders meet in Bolgatanga to tackle maternal and child mortality
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Bolgatanga, June 26, GNA – Health authorities from the Upper East, North East and Northern Regions have met in Bolgatanga…
Upper East Region records 27 maternal deaths in first six months of 2026
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Bolgatanga, June 26, GNA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Upper East Region has recorded 27 maternal deaths…
Ghana struggles to achieve nationwide newborn screening for sickle cell Â
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Accra, June 26, GNA – Three decades after Ghana introduced newborn screening for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), many babies,…
Some Ghanaians consume more sugary drink, despite implementation of Ghana beverage tax – ReportÂ
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey Accra, June 26, GNA – Ghana’s sweetened beverage tax may have limited impact on changing consumption habits among low-income…
Oti records three positive yellow fever cases
By Daniel Agbesi Latsu Kadjebi (O/R), June 26, GNA – The Oti Region has recorded three confirmed yellow fever cases out of 43 suspected…
COP Sogakope Area PEMEM, Okada Ministry offer free healthcareÂ
By Agbaxode Emmanuel Akatsi (V/R), June 26, GNA – More than 1,000 residents under the Sogakope Area of the Church of Pentecost (COP) have…
Unlicensed health facilities threaten lives in Ketu South — Director warnsÂ
By Michael Pepsin Avorgah Aflao (V/R), June 26, GNA. Mr David Agbokpe, Ketu South Municipal Health Director, has cautioned the public against patronising unlicensed…
VAST-Ghana recommends immediate increases in tobacco, alcohol prices
By Albert Allotey Accra, June 26, GNA –Â The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development, Ghana (VAST-Ghana) has recommended to the Ministry of Finance for the immediate…
Free primary health care policy launched; NHIS remains in force
By Nana Kwame Essel Twifo Hemang (C/R), June 24, GNA – Mr Kwabena Minta Akandoh, Minister of Health, has assured citizens that the newly introduced free primary…
CSOs call for collaboration to advance tobacco taxation
By Albert Allotey, GNA Accra, June 25, GNA – Civil society organisations in Ghana have called on policymakers, government institutions, researchers, the media and other stakeholders…
Upper East GHS Director Honoured for Leadership in North East Health SectorÂ
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Bolgatanga, June 25, GNA – The North East Regional Health Directorate has honoured its former Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Braimah Baba Abubakari, for…
Public advised to look out for FDA food hygiene permits at eateries
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Bolgatanga, June 24, GNA – Mr Abel Ndego, the Acting Upper East Regional Head of the Food and Drugs Authority…
ORCC, GHS, CEA sensitise apprentices on reproductive health in Nkwanta South
By Kingsley Mamore Dambai (O/R) June 24, GNA – The Oti Regional Coordinating Council (ORCC), in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and…
Help reduce malaria by 2028 – Dr Oppong
By Daniel Agbesi Latsu Worawora (O/R), June 24, GNA – Dr David Sarpong Oppong, Oti Deputy Regional Director in charge of Clinical Care, Ghana…
Upper East Regional Hospital receives pupils on educational visit
By Godfred Aaneamenga Polkuu Bolgatanga, June 24, GNA -The Upper East Regional Hospital has hosted pupils of Word International School in Zuarungu on an…
Government urged to prioritise sickle cell disease in national budget
By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo Accra, June 24, GNA — The Reverend King Foli, the Resident Pastor of Royal House Holy Ghost Temple and a…
Abesim Health Center appeals for modern medical devices, essential items Â
By Dennis Peprah, GNA Abesim, (Bono), June 24, GNA – Dr Derick Kumi Frimpong, the Medical Superintendent at the Abesim Health Center in the Sunyani…