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…
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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…
Public urged to support drug administration against river blindness, bilharzia Â
By Yussif Ibrahim, GNA Kumasi, June 24, GNA – The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has called for against Onchocerciasis (River Blindness) and Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia)…
Postgraduate medical curriculum needs reform – Prof DebrahÂ
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, June 24, GNA – Professor Samuel A. Debrah, President of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, has called…
Nkwanta conflict undermining health interventions; Regional Director appeals for peaceÂ
By Daniel Agbesi Latsu Worawora (O/R), June 23, GNA – Dr Kofi Amo-Kodieh, Oti Regional Director of Health Services, has appealed to the feuding…
Plan International Ghana reaffirms commitment to Menstrual Health, Gender EqualityÂ
By Michael Foli Jackidy, GNA Hohoe (V/R), June 23, GNA – Plan International Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing menstrual health and hygiene…
Kadjebi targets 16,879 children for SMCÂ
By Daniel Agbesi Latsu, GNA Kadjebi (O/R), June 23, GNA – The Kadjebi District Health Directorate will commence the first cycle of the 2026…
Asante Akim Central Assembly screens PWDs for cervical cancer, hepatitis B among othersÂ
By Yussif Ibrahim, GNA Konongo, June 23, GNA – The Asante Akim Central Municipal Assembly, has organised a comprehensive health screening exercise for Persons…
International Day of Yoga marked in Accra
By Nii Martey M. Botchway / Paul Eduarko Richardson Accra, June 23, GNA- Ghana and India have marked the 12th International Day of Yoga with…
Gov’t urged to address local recruitment shortage before deploying nurses abroad 
By Jesse Ampah Owusu, GNA Accra, June 23, GNA – Mrs Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), has…
Urban bias in specialist care deepens health gaps in GhanaÂ
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, June 22, GNA – Uneven distribution of medical specialists is widening disparities in access to healthcare services across Ghana,…
Marigold Foundation distributes sanitary pads to school girls in Agona EastÂ
By James Esuon Agona Mensakrom (C/R) June 22, GNA- The Marigold Foundation, a menstrual hygiene advocacy organisation, has distributed 1,500 sanitary pads to five…
Ghana risks shortage of specialists over training costs- Prof. DebrahÂ
By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, June 22, GNA – Ghana risks producing fewer medical specialists if rising costs of postgraduate medical education are not…
 Sickle Cell Day: Expert calls for action on mental health, comprehensive care Â
By Samira Larbie  Accra, June 21, GNA – Dr Enam Bankas, a Haematologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has called for urgent national action to strengthen mental health support and comprehensive care for persons living…
Merck Foundation provides 2,600 scholarships to strengthen healthcare across Africa, Asia Â
By Samira Larbie  Accra, June 21, GNA – The Merck Foundation has provided more than 2,600 scholarships to healthcare professionals from 52 countries in 44 critical and underserved…
WHO calls for expanded Sickle Cell care as Ghana records 18,000 cases annuallyÂ
By Samira Larbie Accra, June 21, GNA – The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Ghana to accelerate investments in early diagnosis, comprehensive care,…
MPÂ Donates GHS60,000 to Support Medical Outreach in Nkwanta SouthÂ
Nkwanta (O/R), June 21, GNA – Mr Geoffrey Kini, Member of Parliament for the Nkwanta South Constituency in the Oti Region, has supported a medical outreach team providing healthcare…
Men advised to live impactful lives – Elder Akordor Â
By Emmanuel Nyatsikor Adaklu Kodzobi (V/R), June 21, GNA – Men have been advised to live impactful lives by investing in their families. They are also…