Health

In recent years, progress in reducing malaria has stagnated, posing ongoing health risks and perpetuating inequalities worldwide. Vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, infants, and Indigenous Peoples, bear a disproportionate burden of the disease. World Malaria Day, observed annually on April 25th, serves as a global call to action to combat …

A family is raising alarm and seeking answers from a mortuary in Ashaiman, over allegations that the mortuary has misplaced their corpse. According to the family, despite completing all necessary documentation and arrangements for the corpse’s release, they have been unable to locate the remains. Speaking on behalf of the …

The Ghana Health Service has launched its three-day senior managers meeting for 2023 in the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi. Supported by its partners, the GHS aims to explore practical strategies for key actors in the health sector to implement policies that enhance quality and accessible healthcare for all citizens in …

In a fervent press conference held on April 10th, 2024, Nana Tima Agyeku II, the esteemed Queenmother of Nerebehi in the Atwima Nwabiagya South of the Ashanti Region, vehemently refuted allegations suggesting her involvement, along with Bantamahene, Baffour Owusu Amankwatia VI, in the illicit sale of cemetery land to illegal …

A public hospital in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has laid off 100 doctors who are taking part in a nationwide strike that has been ongoing for almost a month, its management said Tuesday. The Kenyatta University Referral Hospital said new doctors had been hired in place of those striking. Doctors in …

Although Mental Health issues have seen some remarkable improvements due to awareness creation, stigmatisation and discrimination still have negative impact on persins with mental health conditions and their families.   Government has been urged to develop and strengthen evidence -based programmes to address the mental health needs of young people. …

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate convened its 2023 Annual Performance Review meeting with a resounding theme: “Accelerating Progress towards Universal Health Coverage, Strengthening Primary Health Care through Network of Practice.” This gathering, held on March 27th, 2024, brought together a cadre of esteemed health professionals, including Regional Health Directors, deputies, …

A Ghanaian woman has leveled accusations against a nurse at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, alleging that the nurse caused the death of her grandmother out of sheer vindictiveness following a relative’s perceived disrespect toward the nurse. In a viral video circulating on social media, the woman can be heard expressing …

A medical practitioner at the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Doctor Ameena Haruun has rendered an unqualified apology for her unauthorised disclosure of the health status of musician Kuami Eugene. The musician had been admitted at the facility where Doctor Ameena, a psychologist works after he was involved in a …

The family of late Ejisu MP and Deputy Finance Minister, John Kumah has officially notified the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin of his death. This transpired on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, during a courtesy call. First Deputy Speaker and Bekwai MP, Joseph Osei Owusu received the bereaved family on behalf of …