What I Learned When I Gave Up Sugar for Six Weeks

Foods with added sugar are everywhere – even in some surprising places. So how easy is it to go without sugar and what difference can it make to your health? While I typically eat a healthy diet with plenty of home-cooking, I also have a sweet tooth and tend to consume a chocolate treat or […]

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ISD Expands Public Outreach with Live Broadcast of Free Healthcare Launch

The Information Services Department (ISD) has deployed its newly acquired LED digital vans to broadcast the launch of the government’s Free Primary Healthcare programme live to communities across Ghana, significantly expanding public access to the landmark event. The initiative coincided with the official launch of the Free Primary Healthcare policy by President John Dramani Mahama […]

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First Ghanaian-owned Pain and Neurorehab Clinic opens in Dubai

A major milestone has been achieved in Ghanaian-led healthcare innovation with the official launch of Philanx Pain and Neurorehab Clinic, the first Ghanaian-owned facility of its kind in Dubai. The clinic, which specialises in pain management and neurological rehabilitation, received regulatory approval from the Dubai Health Authority on March 17, 2026, paving the way for […]

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Development Impact Partners, GHS, FDA Lead Ghana’s First Consumer Health Week Summit in Accra

Ghana has taken a significant step toward strengthening patient rights and health system accountability with the successful hosting of its inaugural Consumer Health Week (CHW), culminating in a two-day summit and health expo in Accra. Held from April 7–8, 2026 at the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences, the CHW Summit brought together government officials, […]

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New Pharmacy Annex at Korle Bu Boosts 24-Hour Service Delivery

The Hospital’s Pharmacy Department has commissioned a newly renovated 24-hour pharmacy annex aimed at improving service delivery and patient care. The facility, opened on Thursday, 16 April 2026, is located in the former Adherence and Counseling building and marks the first phase of a broader redevelopment plan for the hospital’s pharmacy services. Chief Executive Officer, […]

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Mahama Commissions Equipment, Tricycles and Health Posts to Drive Free Primary Health Care Implementation

As part of the official launch of the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) initiative, President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a comprehensive package of medical equipment, tricycles, motorbikes and community health infrastructure to enhance service delivery across the country. The commissioning, which formed a key highlight of the launch event, demonstrstes Government’s commitment to ensuring […]

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How Bad Smells Affect Your Health

That foul odour wafting your way can do more than make you gag – it could also affect your body and mind. For Elaine Corner, stepping into her garden on a summer’s day can be unbearable. She likens it to “walking behind an open bin lorry”. Even with all the windows shut in her home […]

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A New Wave of Immunotherapy is Eliminating Cancers

After nearly 100 years of development, treatments that bolster the body’s immune system to fight cancer are coming of age – and saving patients’ lives. When 71-year-old Maureen Sideris was treated for colon cancer in 2008, she had to go under the knife. Her treatment was successful, but the post-operative recovery process was gruelling. Fourteen […]

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Pantang Hospital Marks Golden Jubilee with Easter Funfair and Cultural Showcase

Pantang Hospital marked its 50th anniversary celebrations with an Easter Jubilee Funfair, bringing together staff and management in a vibrant display of culture, unity, and reflection. Held on the hospital grounds, the event formed part of activities commemorating the facility’s Golden Jubilee. It featured a colourful showcase of traditional, indigenous, and vintage “old school” attire […]

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WOMEC, NDPC Explore Collaboration to Advance National Nutrition Agenda

Women, Media and Change (WOMEC), on Monday, April 13, 2026, engaged the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) to explore opportunities for collaboration aimed at strengthening nutrition-focused advocacy in Ghana. The engagement formed part of WOMEC’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of food and nutrition issues and deepen partnerships that support the national nutrition agenda. The […]

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