Health

Forty-six Ghanaians contract the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) on a daily basis, according to a report by the Ghana Aids Commission. Per reports, 62 new infections were recorded daily five years ago and 52 new infections recorded daily three years ago. The worrying rate of HIV in Ghana was highlighted …

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has taken proactive measures to address the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases within the region. The 7th National COVID Vaccination Days (NaCVaDs) have commenced with the aim of protecting individuals, families, and communities from the devastating effects of the virus. …

BudgIT Ghana’s COVID-19 Transparency and Accountability Project (CTAP) has been making remarkable strides in its mission to combat the COVID-19 pandemic through awareness creation and citizen engagement. The project, which focuses on promoting transparency, scrutinizing government expenditures, and advocating for vaccine equity, has entered the Ashanti Region with its Phase …

The Medical and Dental Council have begun investigations into an incident at the Central Aflao Hospital in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region where two nurses of the facility were alleged to have refused to treat a patient in a critical condition, unless cash was deposited, leading to …

A study conducted in three selected public universities in the country has revealed that 93 per cent of sexually active adolescents in public universities do not use contraceptives. This is in spite of the fact that 80 per cent of them had a basic knowledge of adolescent sexual reproductive health …

In recent times, Ghana has been grappling with a growing concern that threatens the stability of its healthcare system. Health personnel, including doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, are leaving their jobs in search of greener pastures outside the country. This exodus has raised alarm bells among the state authorities …

In a significant step toward enhancing healthcare delivery in Ghana, the Ghana Health Services, in collaboration with key partners such as USAID, PEPFAR, and JSI, has has today, July 5, 2023, has commenced an orientation and capacity building program for 93 newly appointed hospital administrators. This landmark initiative, mandated under …

In an effort to address the crucial sexual and reproductive health needs of young people in Ghana, the Social and Behaviour Change (SBC) Unit of the UNICEF Ghana Office has joined forces with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to implement a groundbreaking project. This collaborative initiative aims to enhance access …

A man who infected a woman with HIV during unprotected sex has been jailed for causing grievous bodily harm. Daniel Shaw, 43, from Leeds, failed to tell his victim he had the virus before they slept together. He had not been taking his medication at the time. The woman found …

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries from poorer nations is “out of control”, according to the head of one of the world’s biggest nursing groups. The comments come as the BBC finds evidence of how Ghana’s health system is struggling due to the “brain-drain”. Many specialist nurses have left …