FDA warns against consuming fish from Tema Shipyard after mass fish death

The Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a strong public health warning against the consumption of fish from the Tema Shipyard and surrounding areas following a mass fish mortality incident recorded earlier this week. In a joint statement released on April 9, 2026, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Fisheries Commission, Tema Metropolitan Assembly […]

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GMTF Launches Patient Onboarding Training for New Healthcare Software at KATH

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) has commenced specialist training at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) as part of efforts to roll out its digital healthcare support system, GMTFcare. The training focuses on onboarding patients onto the software, marking a key step toward improving healthcare delivery and enhancing support for patients, particularly those living […]

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Mahama Urges Global Shift to Prevention-Driven Health Systems at One Health Summit

President John Dramani Mahama has called on world leaders to prioritise preventive healthcare and coordinated global action to tackle rising health threats linked to climate change, environmental degradation and emerging diseases. Speaking at the One Health Summit 2026 in Lyon, which he co-chaired with French President Emmanuel Macron, President Mahama stressed that safeguarding global health […]

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Ghanaian Trader Sentenced in UK for Serious Food Hygiene Offences

A UK-based Ghanaian businessman has been sentenced to two years in prison for serious food safety offenses. Stephen Akuoko, 62, who ran Tribal Foods in Watford, was also banned from running any food business for five years and ordered to pay the equivalent of $3,340 in costs within three years.  St Albans Crown Court heard […]

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Consumer Health Week 2026 Launched to Boost Health Literacy in Ghana

Consumer Health Week 2026 has been officially launched in Accra, with stakeholders across Ghana’s health sector rallying efforts to improve health literacy and empower citizens to make informed healthcare decisions. The Consumer Health Week is being organised by Development Impact Partners in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), with support from Softcare. It is […]

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From Dyslexia to Stardom: Okyeame Kwame Shares Childhood Struggles

Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has opened up about the challenges he faced growing up with Dyslexia, describing how the condition made learning difficult and shaped his early school experience. Dyslexia is a learning difficulty that affects reading and the ability to recognise speech sounds, often making it harder to connect letters with words. It occurs […]

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FDA warns of Fake HIV Test Kits on Ghanaian Market

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a public health alert after discovering falsified HIV diagnostic kits being sold in Ghana, raising concerns about the risk of wrong test results and delayed treatment. In a statement, the Authority identified the affected products as VISITECT CD4 Advanced Disease test kits with lot number 0001586. It […]

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Mahama Joins World Leaders at One Health Summit on Global Health Reforms

President John Dramani Mahama is set to participate in the 2026 One Health Summit in Lyon, France, as part of an official visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The summit, which brings together world leaders, health ministers, and global health experts, will focus on strengthening global health systems, promoting sustainable food production, […]

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Woman sues Bank Hospital for GH¢4m over two surgeries at Alleged Wrong Site

Nana Yaa Ampem Darkowah Otchere has filed a lawsuit against The Bank Hospital in Cantonments, Accra, alleging negligence in the surgical treatment of a chest-related medical condition. The suit, filed on February 26, 2026, through her lawyers, Safo Katanka @ Law, states that the plaintiff, a social worker, was referred to The Bank Hospital from […]

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Health Ministry Begins Nationwide Recruitment of Health Professionals from April 16

Advertisement Health Ministry begins nationwide recruitment of health professionals from April 16 The Ministry of Health has announced the commencement of a nationwide recruitment exercise for health professionals, effective April 16, 2026, following the receipt of financial clearance. In a statement signed by the Spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the Ministry confirmed that the recruitment process would […]

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