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DIRECTOR-GENERAL of GHS RALLIES STAFF TO PRIORITIZE...April 30, 2026
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Lupita Nyong’o Reveals She Has Over 50 Fibroids: ‘My Biggest Is the Size of an Orange’8:39 am - February 27, 2026
Actress Lupita Nyong’o has revealed that her fibroids have returned. On Wednesday, Feb. 25, the 42-year-old actress appeared on the Today show and discussed her experience with fibroids, a painful condition where noncancerous growths form on the uterus and can lead to debilitating symptoms like heavy menstrual bleeding, long periods, pelvic pain, frequent urination, constipation […]
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FDA Orders Withdrawal of Alcoholic Energy Drinks by March 20268:02 am - February 26, 2026
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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has directed importers, manufacturers, and distributors of mixed drinks containing both alcohol and stimulants — such as caffeine, inositol, glucuronolactone, ginseng, and guarana — to remove these products from the market by the end of March 2026. The directive follows a post-registration review conducted by the FDA under Sections […]
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Referral Systems, “No Bed Syndrome,” and the Fallacy of a Broken Health System11:32 am - February 25, 2026
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A Medical Superintendent reflects on Ghana’s referral challenges, the realities behind “No Bed Syndrome,” and why strengthening coordination, not declaring system failure, holds the key to improving patient outcomes. The Night That Explains Everything It was exactly 1:30 a.m. in a district hospital in Ghana when my phone rang. On the other end was a […]
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Court Orders TASO to Pay 50,000 to Ugandan Man Wrongly Diagnosed with HIV10:59 am - February 25, 2026
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In a landmark decision, the High Court in Jinja, Uganda, has ordered the AIDS Support Organisation (TASO), Jinja branch, to pay Shs190 million (approximately $50,000) to a man who was wrongly diagnosed as HIV-positive and placed on antiretroviral therapy (ART). The ruling highlights the serious consequences of medical misdiagnosis, which in this case caused not […]
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Dr. Maalug Slams IGP’s “Rambo-Style” Drug Raids, Calls for Shift to Treatment and Rehabilitation9:59 am - February 25, 2026
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Dr. Yennusom Maalug, the Director of Pantang Hospital, has strongly criticised the Ghana Police Service’s current approach to tackling the country’s drug abuse crisis, describing it as unsustainable and counterproductive. Speaking on the Health segment of Amansan TV’s (A TV) Breakfast Show on Monday, February 23, 2026, Dr. Maalug took issue with what he described […]
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Employers Must Prioritise Mental Health Support for Staff — Dr Yennusom Maalug3:12 am - February 25, 2026
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The Director-General of Pantang Hospital, Dr Yennusom Maalug, has urged employers to create supportive work environments that encourage staff to seek help for mental health challenges without fear of stigma or discrimination. Speaking during an interview on ATV on the topic “Health Challenges Facing Ghanaian Youth,” Dr Maalug said stigma remains one of the biggest […]
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“It’s Okay Not to Be Okay” — Dr Maalug Urges End to Mental Health Stigma2:20 am - February 25, 2026
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The Acting Director-General of Pantang Hospital, Dr Yennusom Maalug, has highlighted stigma as one of the most significant obstacles preventing Ghanaians from seeking mental health care. Speaking in an interview on ATV on Monday, 23 February, on the topic “Health Challenges Facing Ghanaian Youth,” Dr Maalug said that many people avoid seeking treatment because they […]
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Treat Addiction as a Health Issue, Not a Spiritual Attack — Pantang DG4:56 pm - February 24, 2026
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The Director-General of Pantang Hospital, Dr Yennusom Maalug, has called for a balanced approach that respects religious and cultural beliefs while promoting medical treatment for substance abuse and mental health conditions in Ghana. Speaking on ATV on Monday, 23 February, during a discussion on “Health Challenges Facing Ghanaian Youth,” Dr Maalug stressed that substance addiction […]
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Dr Yennusom Maalug Urges Shift from Arrests to Treatment in Tackling Drug Abuse4:46 pm - February 24, 2026
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The Acting Director-General of Pantang Hospital, Dr Yennusom Maalug, has called for a more integrated and rehabilitation-centred approach to addressing drug abuse among Ghanaian youth. Speaking in an interview on ATV on Monday, 23 February, on the topic “Health Challenges Facing Ghanaian Youth,” Dr Maalug acknowledged ongoing efforts by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in […]
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Two Doctors, Two Nurses Interdicted at Korle Bu After Hit-and-Run Victim Dies2:25 pm - February 24, 2026
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Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has interdicted two doctors and two nurses following allegations that they failed to provide emergency care to a hit-and-run victim who later died. In a statement on February 23, 2026, the hospital said the interdictions follow established administrative procedures. A committee has been set up to investigate the incident. The deceased, […]
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