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DIRECTOR-GENERAL of GHS RALLIES STAFF TO PRIORITIZE...April 30, 2026
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FDA warns of Fake HIV Test Kits on Ghanaian Market7:15 am - April 7, 2026
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 Reforms12:10 pm - April 6, 2026
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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 Site9:05 am - April 4, 2026
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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 1611:25 am - April 3, 2026
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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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NPA Donates GHC1 Million to Ghana Medical Trust Fund9:43 am - April 2, 2026
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The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has donated GHC1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to support healthcare delivery across the country. Presenting the donation, the Chief Executive of the NPA, Mr. Godwin Kudzo Tameklo said the contribution is intended to enhance access to medical care, particularly for patients suffering from non-communicable diseases. He noted […]
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NHIA Oti Region Urged to Sustain Gains at 2025 Performance Review9:41 am - April 2, 2026
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The Oti Regional Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has been urged to sustain its recent performance gains and intensify efforts towards achieving universal health coverage. Delivering a message on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe, the Director of Membership and Regional Operations, Mr. Sebastian Alangpulisa, commended the region […]
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Feature: The Science Of Walking: Why Your Brain Needs You On Your Feet3:53 am - April 1, 2026
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At 75, Rebecca Ocansey starts and ends her day the same way — on her feet. The retired athlete walks twice daily, barefoot, and credits the habit with keeping her energetic years after surviving a mild stroke. Across town in Kumasi, 60-year-old Francis Opoku, a former body builder, deliberately gets off public transport two kilometres […]
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More Than 2000 Bipolar Cases Reported in 3 Regions6:44 pm - March 31, 2026
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Within the last four years (2022-2025), more than 2,000 people were diagnosed with bipolar disorder in three regions in the country. The regions — Ashanti, Greater Accra and Central — consistently recorded not less than 2,000 cases over the period, a situation that has been described as worrying. The Deputy Director of Health Promotion at […]
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VAST Ghana Urges Government to Prioritise Air Pollution in National NCD Response9:37 am - March 30, 2026
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The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development, Ghana (VAST Ghana), has called on the government to prioritise air pollution as a major public health concern and integrate it into the country’s national response to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This call follows the launch of a new policy brief titled “Breathing Crisis: Making Air Pollution a Priority in […]
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Hidden fathers: Why Ghana must mandate DNA testing at birth and criminalise paternity fraud- Opare Philip Israel writes4:12 am - March 28, 2026
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Paternity fraud is one of the pertinent social problems discussed in today’s Ghana. It may not be loud like political scandals or visible like economic hardship, yet its impact cuts deeply into the very core of family life, trust, identity, responsibility and truth. Ghanaian cultural products Across homes, courtrooms and private conversations, many Ghanaian men […]
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