By Samira Larbie, GNA Accra, April 7, GNA – Ghana has launched its first Maternal Mental Health Policy (2026–2037) to integrate mental health services…
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Krachi East MP boosts healthcare with medical equipment donation
By Kingsley Mamore, GNA Dambai (O/R) April 7, GNA-Mr Nelson Kofi Djabab, the Member of Parliament (MP) of Krachi East constituency, has donated a range of medical…
Fifty-Six patients settle medical bills with Prudential Life support
Accra, April 7, GNA – Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, as part of its corporate social responsibility, has disbursed GHC100,000 to settle the medical bills of 56 patients across five hospitals in Ghana. …
GAC inaugurates HIV committees in Bono Region
By Benjamin Akoto, GNA Sunyani (Bono), April 7, GNA – The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has inaugurated HIV and AIDS Committees in the 12…
Team CSR Ghana, OKWAF partners deliver Easter health outreach
By Emelia B. Addae Akuapem‑Akropong (E/R), April 06, GNA – Residents of Okuapeman received free medical screenings during the Easter celebrations, as civil society groups and corporate partners took healthcare services…
Scientists develop AI-Powered ‘Lab-in-a-Bag’ to transform disease detection in Ghana, Africa
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey, GNA London, April 4, GNA – Scientists at Imperial College London are developing a portable handheld device, dubbed: “Lab-in-a-Bag,” capable of…
Gene-Drive Mosquito Technology offers new hope in Africa’s fight against malaria
By Linda Naa Deide Aryeetey, GNA London, April 4, GNA- Target Malaria, a non-profit research consortium based at Imperial College, London, is exploring a genetic technology that could…
Ghana makes gains in maternal morality ratio, though slowly
By Maxwell Awumah, GNA Ho, April 4, GNA – Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR), which is defined as the number of maternal deaths per 100,000 live…
Public urged to practise safe sex during Easter festivities
By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu, GNA Kasseh, April 04, GNA – The Ghana Health Service in Ada has urged the public to practise safe sex during the Easter festivities to prevent…
Some expectant mothers in Ada default on ART – GHS
By Opesika Tetteh Puplampu, GNA Kasseh, April 04, GNA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) Directorate in Ada East District has expressed concern over some HIV-positive pregnant…
Government procures medical equipment to strengthen Free Primary Healthcare Delivery
By Iddi Yire, GNA Accra, April 04, GNA – The Government has procured medical equipment to strengthen Free Primary Healthcare Delivery in the country. A statement issued by Mr Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Presidential…
Festive Season: Dr Atinga urges families to be sensitive enough to mental health needs of adolescents
By Dennis Peprah, GNA Ayakomaso, (Bono), April 4, GNA – Dr Bae-etelayo Atinga, the Head of Nursing Department of the University of Energy and Natural Resources…
MP breaks ground for construction of maternity block at Duayaw Nkwanta Health Center
By Christopher Tetteh, GNA Duayaw-Nkwanta, (Ahafo), April 03, GNA – Dr Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tano North constituency in the Ahafo…
Nursing and midwifery students charged to uphold professional standards
By Samira Larbie Accra, April 3, GNA – Air Vice Marshal Dr Felix Adom Asante, President of the National Defence University, has urged newly admitted students…
Gov’t to unveil Free Primary Health Care Policy this year-GHS
By Jerry Azanduna, GNA Techiman, (Bono East) April 02, GNA-The government will launch the Free Primary Health Care Policy this year, Dr Caroline Reindorf Amissah, the Deputy…
Hope For Future Generations supports skin NTD clients in Eastern Region
By Emelia B. Addae Koforidua, April 2, GNA-Hope for Future Generations has enrolled 202 people with skin-related Neglected Tropical Diseases on the National Health…
Tema residents advised to prioritise mental health
By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo Tema, April 2, GNA — Health professionals have urged residents of the Tema Metropolis to take their mental health seriously and undergo…
UG Hospital appeals for support to replace worn-out beds, improve patient care
By Samiratu Larbie, GNA Accra, April 1, GNA – The University Hospital at the University of Ghana has appealed to individuals, corporate bodies, and community organisation to support…
Thousands of pregnant/postpartum women at risk of mental health crisis – Research
By Samira Larbie, GNA Accra, April 3, GNA- A pilot study on maternal mental health in Ghana has revealed a troubling reality: thousands of…
Kadjebi marks World Autism Awareness Day
By Daniel Agbesi Latsu Kadjebi (O/R), April 3, GNA – Mr Eric Nana Takyi, the Kadjebi District Director of Health Services, has urged parents and caregivers to pay close attention to…
World Vision Ghana supports health directorates with ultra-light wheeled coolers to boost vaccine storage
By Anthony Adongo Apubeo Bolgatanga, April 2, GNA – World Vision Ghana has supported the Bawku West and Tempane District Health Directorates with ultra-light wheeled coolers to…
Janok Foundation celebrates World TB Day with free screening
By Albert Allotey Accra, April 3, GNA – The Janok Foundation, a community-based non-governmental organisation has partnered with health facilities in three districts in the Greater Accra Region, to mark the 2026 World Tuberculosis (TB) Day with free health screening activities. The health…
FDA engages food service establishments in Kumasi on hygiene and licensing compliance
By Yussif Ibrahim Kumasi, April 03, GNA – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has engaged food service establishments in Kumasi on compliance with hygienic practices and…
TMHD calls for urgent investment in health research
By Laudia Anyorkor Nunoo Tema, April 2, GNA — Health experts in the Tema Metropolitan area have called for urgent investment in research capacity within the…