Tetteh Quarshie Hospital Performs First Dialysis in 64 years

The Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital has recorded a major milestone in its history with the successful provision of dialysis treatment for the first time, more than six decades after its establishment in 1961. The historic procedure, carried out at the hospital’s newly established Dialysis Centre, marks a significant boost to renal healthcare delivery in Mampong […]

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Berekum West Agriculture Department Debunks Bird Flu Outbreak

The Department of Agriculture in the Berekum West District of the Bono Region has dismissed reports suggesting an outbreak of Bird Flu in the area. The clarification follows the death of several birds at a poultry farm in the district, which some sections of the media had attributed to Bird Flu. Speaking to Citi News, […]

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VIDEO: I Run Out of the Theatre”: Mahama Jokes About C-Section Frights at Surgeons’

President John Dramani Mahama brought humour to proceedings at the 66th Annual Conference of the West African Association of Surgeons on Monday (9 February) when he shared a personal anecdote during his address to participants. Speaking to the gathering, President Mahama recounted that his wife underwent caesarean sections for the birth of all their children, […]

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Newmont Donates Vein-Finder Machines to Korle Bu Polyclinic

Mining firm, Newmont has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery with the donation of three vein-finder machines to the Korle Bu Polyclinic/Family Medicine Department (KPFMD). The equipment, valued at GH₵58,500, is designed to assist clinicians to identify veins more efficiently. This is expected to significantly reduce the challenges often encountered in obtaining venous access, […]

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Wodemaya and Wife Welcome New Baby

Miss Trudy, wife of Ghanaian YouTuber and content creator Wodemaya, has announced the birth of her child, sharing the news in a personal post on social media. In the post, Miss Trudy expressed gratitude and joy, describing the moment as a blessing and thanking God for a successful delivery. She also used the opportunity to […]

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VAST-Ghana Calls For Immediate Ban On Sachet Alcohol

Public health advocacy group Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST-Ghana) has called on the Government of Ghana and the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to urgently ban alcohol sold in sachets and miniature bottles, citing growing public health risks, especially to children and vulnerable groups. In a press statement dated 6 February 2026, VAST-Ghana commended […]

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A Law at War with Itself: How Ghana’s Drug Policy is failing its public health mission

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 Support

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¢282,958

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 Hospital

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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