Nana Oye Praises GAF Medical Services for Lifesaving Emergency Role

The Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has commended the Ghana Armed Forces Medical Services for their critical role in responding to national emergencies and supporting Ghana’s health system during times of crisis. Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the Ghana Armed Forces Health Services Officers’ Mess Annual Ball, held on behalf […]

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UGMC Offers 50% Discount on Cervical Cancer and HPV Screening

The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has launched its 2026 Cervical Cancer Advocacy Campaign, aimed at increasing awareness, early detection and access to screening services for women. The campaign was officially launched on Monday, 26 January 2026, and forms part of UGMC’s ongoing efforts to address cervical cancer, one of the leading causes of […]

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First Sky Group Shifts Health Support to Kidney Transplants After Years of Free Dialysis

As part of its broader social investment agenda, the First Sky Group has made significant contributions to healthcare delivery in Ghana, particularly in the area of kidney care, providing sustained support to patients requiring dialysis and kidney transplant services. Over the past eight years, the wholly Ghanaian-owned conglomerate has committed more than GH¢51 million to […]

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Vice President Calls for Unified Action to Put Children at Centre of Ghana’s Development

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called for stronger, coordinated national action to place the welfare of children at the centre of Ghana’s development agenda, describing child protection and development as both a moral imperative and a strategic investment in the nation’s future. Speaking at the Government of Ghana’s Strategic Planning Retreat (SPR) in […]

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President Mahama Reaffirms Commitment to Health as WHO Backs Ghana’s Flagship Initiatives

President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to healthcare, emphasizing national ownership of health priorities while encouraging multilateral and bilateral partners to align support with Ghana’s needs. The statement came during a courtesy call by Prof. Mohammed Janabi, World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, who is visiting Ghana from 26–27 January to […]

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Research in Accra Shows 70% of Couples Struggling with Childbirth Due to Male Infertility

A yet-to-be-published study conducted over three years (2022–2025) in Accra shows that male infertility accounts for 70% of cases where couples struggle to conceive, the Vice President of the Fertility Society of Ghana, Dr Promise Sefogah, has revealed. The research was carried out among couples seeking fertility treatment in the national capital, according to the […]

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Menopause Linked To Alzheimer’s-like Brain Changes

The menopause is linked to changes in the brain similar to those seen in Alzheimer’s, according to a large UK study. The loss of grey matter in areas involved with memory and emotion might partly explain why women are generally at greater risk of dementia than men, researchers speculate. The findings come from nearly 125,000 […]

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Newmont Donates Over GHC 2 Million Medical Equipment To Korle Bu

Newmont has donated critical medical equipment valued at over GHC 2 million to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra, reinforcing its long-standing partnership with Ghana’s premier referral hospital, as well as its commitment to patient safety and quality healthcare delivery in Ghana. The equipment were donated to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and […]

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Is A Low-Salt Diet As Unhealthy As Having Too Much?

Some scientists argue that a low-salt diet is just as dangerous as high salt consumption. What’s the reality? In 2017, Turkish chef Nusret Gökçe went viral after a video lovingly seasoning a massive steak with a pinch of salt amassed millions of views online and earned him the nickname “salt bae”. But it wasn’t just […]

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WHO Africa Regional Director’s Ghana Visit to Focus on Health Financing and UHC

The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohammed Janabi, will undertake an official visit to Ghana from 26 to 27 January 2026 for a series of high-level engagements aimed at advancing Ghana’s health sector priorities and strengthening Africa’s health sovereignty agenda. During the visit, Dr Janabi will hold a high-level meeting with […]

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