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A Law at War with Itself: How Ghana’s Drug Policy is failing its public health mission7:20 am - February 7, 2026
When Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission Act (Act 1019) was passed in 2020, it was celebrated as a landmark piece of legislation. It promised a revolution in drug policy—a shift from the handcuffs of the past to the healing hands of public health. Yet, approaching six years later, a fundamental paradox lies at its core. While […]
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Korle Bu Management Thanks DACF for Generator, Elevator Support6:46 am - February 6, 2026
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Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has paid a courtesy visit to the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) to express appreciation for the Fund’s support toward improving healthcare infrastructure at the hospital. The delegation was led by the Director of Medical Affairs, Dr. Frank Owusu-Sekyere, who represented the Chief Executive Officer of KBTH, […]
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Ghana Medical Trust Fund Supports Four More Patients at Korle-Bu with GH¢282,9581:55 am - February 6, 2026
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The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has made a second financial presentation at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to support four additional patients under its pilot programme. The beneficiaries, drawn from the Central, Northern and Greater Accra regions, are receiving treatment for brain-related conditions and cancer. An amount of GH¢282,958.90 was formally presented to the hospital’s management […]
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“Help Us Save Lives”: GMTF Boss Appeals to Corporate Ghana to Rescue Ridge Hospital10:29 am - February 5, 2026
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The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has issued an urgent appeal to Corporate Ghana and individual citizens to step in and help save lives at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital) Ridge Hospital is one of Ghana’s major referral centres, serving nearly 1,000 patients every single day. Yet, […]
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WHO Pledges Increased Support For Breast Cancer Patients In Ghana9:51 am - February 5, 2026
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged to intensify support for breast cancer patients in Ghana, aiming to improve access to life-saving treatment and strengthen overall healthcare services. Speaking at a meeting in Accra on Wednesday, February 4, Dr. Joana Ansong, who is responsible for non-communicable diseases and mental health, highlighted the significant challenges patients […]
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NHIA Launches Campus Connect to Expand NHIS Access for Tertiary Students1:36 am - February 5, 2026
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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has officially launched the maiden edition of its Campus Connect initiative at Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in the Western Region, in a move aimed at expanding access to National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) services among students in tertiary institutions. The initiative, led by the Marketing and Branding Unit under […]
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The New Bottom Line: Why Ghana’s Corporate Giants Need To Deal With NCD Crisis6:24 am - February 4, 2026
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In the traditional world of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), the rules have been the same for a long time. For years, a “socially responsible” brand in Ghana was defined by a certain set of images: a CEO giving a huge cardboard check for a new borehole, a new coat of paint on a rural classroom, or maybe […]
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GHS Steps Up Meningitis Preparedness in High-Risk Regions5:51 am - February 4, 2026
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The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has deployed an advance team to assess Ghana’s preparedness for the meningitis season in regions within the meningitis belt and the Bono East Region. The three-member team comprises a senior laboratory officer from the National Public Health Reference Laboratory, an officer from the […]
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Ghana Medical Trust Fund Moves to Train Specialist Nurses5:14 am - February 4, 2026
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The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has begun engagements with key health training institutions as part of preparations for its official rollout scheduled for April, with a focus on strengthening specialist healthcare delivery across the country. As part of this effort, the Fund has held discussions with the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives on […]
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Not A Fan of The Gym? Why You Should Try ‘Exercise Snacking’1:12 am - February 4, 2026
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Join the gym, run up a mountain, sign up for spin classes. We are constantly being told to go to great lengths – and get very sweaty – to get fit. What if you just don’t have the time or inclination? Jo Blodgett has the answer: activity “snacks” that you can almost effortlessly add in […]
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