Dr. Kwadwo Owusu Akuffo, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Optometry and Visual Science, has raised concern over the rising cases of Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) among young people and professionals, warning that prolonged screen use is quietly straining the eyes of many Ghanaians. Speaking at the third edition of Science Friday, an academic engagement platform […]

The Ministry of Health has announced the payment of two months’ salary arrears to newly recruited nurses, reaffirming its commitment to supporting health workers across the country. In a statement dated April 28, 2026, and signed by the Ministry’s spokesperson, Tony Goodman, the Ministry assured affected personnel that additional payments covering three months—from May to […]

The 4,000-year-old drug, most commonly used to treat pain, prevents certain tumours from forming and spreading across the body – findings that are already changing health policies. Nick James, a British furniture maker in his mid-40s, first became concerned about his health after his mother died from cancer and his brother, along with several other […]

A pilot project that used of drones and artificial intelligence to target mosquito breeding sites has reduced malaria cases by nearly half in parts of the Eastern Region. At the Asuom Health Centre, where malaria has long dominated outpatient attendance, health workers say the pressure on services eased during the pilot period. “It is our […]

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has welcomed a high-level delegation from Ethiopia for a five-day experience-sharing visit aimed at strengthening collaboration and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) across Africa. The visit, taking place from 20th to 24th April 2026, brings together policymakers and technical experts to exchange practical insights on health insurance operations, financing, […]

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has described the Agenda 111 hospital project as a “trap” set by the former administration, citing concerns over funding gaps and implementation challenges. Speaking in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 22, the Minister questioned the sustainability of the project in its current form, arguing that […]

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), together with its upstream partners led by Eni, has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Health Service to support the next phase of healthcare development interventions in Ghana’s Western Region. The agreement builds on a series of earlier investments aimed at improving access to essential […]

Rikair, led by its Board Chairman Nana Yaw Asante and Chief Executive Officer Philip Creech-Jones, has donated medical equipment valued at GHC 1,185,800 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery. The donation, which includes 15 hospital beds, eight oxygen concentrators, and essential accessories, is expected to significantly enhance […]

Ghanaian Journalist Justice Baidoo has raised concerns over the state of the Agenda 111 hospital in Ahanta West, located in Bokoro, his hometown. According to him, the facility, which is within walking distance of his grandfather’s home, was commissioned on December 5, 2024. However, he noted that at the time of commissioning, many residents expressed […]

Ghana’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Kojo Choi, has announced plans for the construction of a dedicated Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Centre in Bongo in the Upper East Region. The project, which is being undertaken in partnership with Korean NGO Friends of Hope (KFHI), will be located adjacent to the Bongo District […]