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“Turned Away to Die: Ghana’s ‘No Bed’...May 2, 2026
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Antigua and Barbuda to Recruit 120 Ghanaian Nurses to Address Staffing Shortages12:00 pm - January 22, 2026
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has defended its decision to recruit 120 nurses from Ghana to ease chronic staffing shortages and burnout in the country’s healthcare system. Speaking at a news conference, Minister of Health Sir Molwyn Joseph said overworked nurses pose a risk to patient care and that bringing in Ghanaian nurses was […]
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Kumasi: Popular Chop Bar Shut Down Over Serious Public Health Risks11:54 am - January 22, 2026
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The Alpha and Omega Chop Bar in Krobo Odumase, Kumasi, has been ordered closed by city authorities following inspections that revealed serious sanitation lapses posing risks to public health. During an inspection led by the Mayor of Kumasi, Richard Kwasi Ofori Boadi Agyemang, officials found filth and untreated liquid waste from the eatery being discharged […]
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U.S. Set to Exit WHO Amid Funding Dispute and Global Health Concerns11:15 am - January 22, 2026
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The United States is set to officially withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday, raising concerns about potential impacts on both U.S. and global health. The move also comes amid warnings that it may violate U.S. law requiring Washington to pay $260 million in outstanding fees to the U.N. health agency. President Donald […]
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WHO, Novartis Extend 25-Year Partnership to Advance Global Fight Against Leprosy10:56 am - January 22, 2026
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has reaffirmed the importance of access to treatment for leprosy ahead of World Leprosy Day on 25 January, highlighting ongoing efforts to eliminate the disease worldwide. Leprosy, caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium leprae, primarily affects the skin and peripheral nerves. If untreated, it can lead to permanent disabilities, social stigma, […]
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Mumps Outbreak Hits Keta, Causes Concern Among Residents2:40 pm - January 21, 2026
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The Keta Municipal Health Directorate in the Volta Region has reported a surge in mumps cases, sparking concerns among residents in the area. The disease, caused by a viral infection, has spread rapidly in the Municipality, with about 50 persons reportedly affected in the Keta township. Madam Tsoeke Dzorgbenyui Seanefu, a nurse at the Keta Municipal Health […]
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Health Groups Support Franklin Cudjoe’s Call for Parkinson’s Care Reform1:40 am - January 21, 2026
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Public health advocacy groups have welcomed IMANI Africa Founder, Franklin Cudjoe’s commitment to champion improved diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease in Ghana following his public disclosure that he has lived with the condition for eight years. In a joint statement, the NCD Alliance, Ghana and Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST Ghana) said Mr. […]
Sex Health
CSOs Demand Multidisciplinary Care Teams for Parkinson’s Patients7:38 pm - January 20, 2026
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Public health advocacy groups have called for the immediate establishment of multidisciplinary care teams to improve the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of Parkinson’s disease in Ghana. In a statement, the NCD Alliance, Ghana and Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST Ghana) said Parkinson’s care in Ghana remains overly fragmented, with limited access to neurologists […]
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Care Unit Trains St John of God members in CPR and Emergency First Aid Skills4:08 am - January 19, 2026
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A health and safety training programme focused on first aid, CPR and emergency response was held on Saturday, 17 January 2026, at St John of God, Amrahia, as part of efforts to equip the public—especially children—with essential lifesaving skills. The training was led by Ebenezer Attoh, Health and Safety Manager and First Aid & CPR […]
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GHS Conducts Training to Support Rollout of Automated Performance Management System4:34 pm - January 17, 2026
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has commenced steps to strengthen accountability and efficiency within the health sector with the rollout of an automated performance management system, supported by a nationwide training programme for staff. In a Workshop Training organized in Accra, the Duputy Regional Direct of Health Services (Human Resource), Mr Kwaku Ameyaw Boateng announced […]
Research
Ghanaian Scientist Among World’s Top 25 Emerging Pharma Innovators9:14 am - January 17, 2026
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Ghanaian-born researcher David U. Mualen, a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering in the United States, is gaining international recognition for research that is reshaping how modern medicines are designed, manufactured and delivered. Mualen’s work in nanomedicine has attracted attention from leading scientific and industrial institutions for its potential to improve the effectiveness, affordability and accessibility […]
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