The Central Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has set up a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a pregnant woman at the Kasoa Mother and Child Hospital. The decision follows public concern after Abigail Opoku reportedly died at the facility on Sunday, April 26, 2026, after allegedly being denied […]

Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Optometry and Visual Science, has raised concern over the rising cases of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among young people and professionals, warning that prolonged screen use is quietly straining the eyes of many Ghanaians. Speaking at the third edition of Science Friday, an academic engagement platform […]

The Ministry of Health has announced the payment of two months’ salary arrears to newly recruited nurses, reaffirming its commitment to supporting health workers across the country. In a statement dated April 28, 2026, and signed by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the Ministry assured affected personnel that additional payments covering three months—from May to […]

The 4,000-year-old drug, most commonly used to treat pain, prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body – findings that are already changing health policies. Nick James, a British furniture maker in his mid-40s, first became concerned about his health after his mother died from cancer and his brother, along with several other […]

A pilot project that used of drones and artificial intelligence to target mosquito breeding sites has reduced malaria cases by nearly half in parts of the Eastern Region. At the Asuom Health Centre, where malaria has long dominated outpatient attendance, health workers say the pressure on services eased during the pilot period. “It is our […]

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has welcomed a high-level delegation from Ethiopia for a five-day experience-sharing visit aimed at strengthening collaboration and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) across Africa. The visit, taking place from 20th to 24th April 2026, brings together policymakers and technical experts to exchange practical insights on health insurance operations, financing, […]