The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has directed importers, manufacturers, and distributors of mixed drinks containing both alcohol and stimulants — such as caffeine, inositol, glucuronolactone, ginseng, and guarana — to remove these products from the market by the end of March 2026. The directive follows a post-registration review conducted by the FDA under Sections […]

The Director-General of Pantang Hospital, Dr Yennusom Maalug, has called for a balanced approach that respects religious and cultural beliefs while promoting medical treatment for substance abuse and mental health conditions in Ghana. Speaking on ATV on Monday, 23 February, during a discussion on “Health Challenges Facing Ghanaian Youth,” Dr Maalug stressed that substance addiction […]

Ghana and Japan have signed a US$20 million grant facility agreement to improve healthcare delivery in selected hospitals in the Northern Region. The exchange of notes was signed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs between the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Hiroshi Yoshimoto, and Ghanaian officials, formalising Japan’s financial support for the initiative. The grant […]

Vivo Energy Ghana PLC, the exclusive distributor and marketer of Shell-branded fuels and lubricants, has stepped in to support the Department of Child Health at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital through the donation of syringe and infusion pumps as part of its annual Energising Hope initiative, held in celebration of Valentine’s Day. The absence of […]

The Ministry of Health has directed the immediate enforcement of enhanced security measures across all health facilities nationwide following a recent baby theft incident at the Mamprobi Polyclinic. In a press release issued on February 18, 2026, the Ministry commended the swift and coordinated response of the Ghana Police Service, the Ministry of Gender, Children […]

The Medical Superintendent of Bole District Hospital, Dr. Johnathan Wadeyir Abesig, presented the hospital’s 2025 annual performance report, noting notable improvements in service delivery despite facing industrial actions and tribal conflicts during the year. During the annual performance review on February 18, 2026, he told staff, stakeholders, and the media that the review aimed to […]

The Member of Parliament for Ablekuma South, Alfred Okoe Vanderpuije, has announced the imminent commencement of expansion works on the Palliative Clinic at the Korle Bu Polyclinic and Family Medicine Department. The project is aimed at enhancing the capacity of the facility, which serves as a critical national training hub for specialists in palliative and […]

The Savannah Regional Deputy Director of Public Health, Dr Salifu Bawa, has confirmed one death from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Savannah Region. He said the region has recorded seven suspected cases so far. Of these, one has resulted in death, three have tested negative, and results for the remaining three are pending. Speaking to […]

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for nearly 42% of all deaths in Ghana, underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions. Speaking at the Accra Reset Addis Reckoning event in Addis Ababa on Saturday February 14, the Minister highlighted the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the health sector […]

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has announced the observance of its 2026 Professionalism Month, scheduled to take place throughout March 2026, with activities aimed at strengthening ethics, quality standards and leadership within the profession. In a memo dated February 13, 2026, and signed by the General Secretary on behalf of the National […]