Consumer Health Week 2026 has been officially launched in Accra, with stakeholders across Ghana’s health sector rallying efforts to improve health literacy and empower citizens to make informed healthcare decisions. The Consumer Health Week is being organised by Development Impact Partners in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), with support from Softcare. It is […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Adwoa Safo Foundation, led by former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, has donated assorted items to the Pantang Hospital to support healthcare delivery at the facility. The donation included a 43-inch television set, mosquito nets, bottles of cleaning detergents, packs of toilet rolls, assorted drinks, bottles of disinfectant, […]

The Director of Pantang Hospital, Dr. Yennusom Maalug, has joined the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and other dignitaries for the inauguration of Advisory Boards for Health Training Institutions in Ghana’s Southern Zone. The inauguration marks a significant step towards strengthening governance, accountability and performance across health training institutions in the country. The […]

Today, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, joined the Kyebi Government Hospital for the launch of the centenary celebration of Kyebi Government Hospital and a fundraising event.The centenary is being celebrated under the theme, “A Century of Quality Healthcare, A Future of Hope and Excellence,” with management using the occasion to […]

The Service has taken a step forward in healthcare delivery as it has officially commissioned a modern Biomedical Engineering Workshop at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The event, led by Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the  Director-General of Service, marks a major milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen health systems and improve service delivery. […]