The Ghana Health Service, in partnership with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), convened the Ghana Global Health Security Partners Meeting in Accra on January 16, 2026, to strengthen collaboration aimed at protecting public health. The meeting brought together key stakeholders to review progress, identify […]

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, […]

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 […]

The Ministry of Health has announced plans to investigate allegations contained in an investigative report published by The Fourth Estate on the operations of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Ridge. In a press release issued on Monday(19 January), the Ministry said it had taken note of the report, which has been widely circulated on social […]

The cattle were the first to go. Then the small savings he had. Then his business. “I suffered a lot. My business also suffered. I sold all my cows. About 20 of them. I was worried because I did not have money at that time,” he recalls, exhaustion in his voice. The tumour had begun […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, recently hosted a delegation from AMREF International University, alongside representatives from the Africa Health Collaborative, for a learning visit aimed at strengthening collaboration in health innovation and entrepreneurship. The visit focused on preparations by AMREF International University to establish a Health Innovation Hub, drawing insights […]

The government has begun a detailed review of the Agenda 111 health infrastructure programme following the release of an audit report, while also considering the introduction of a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to manage hospital equipment nationwide. The review was carried out during an additional two-day stakeholder engagement chaired by the Minister for Health, Kwabena […]

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed the Technical Advisor to the Ministry, Dr. Korku Awoonor, to constitute a technical working group to undertake a comprehensive audit of all health facilities in the Oti Region. The audit will focus on assessing the structural integrity, operational capacity, and overall productivity of the facilities, with […]