Many men unknowingly adopt everyday habits that gradually increase their risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity and high blood pressure.  Health experts say recognising and addressing these common lifestyle mistakes early can help improve long-term health and prevent serious medical conditions. Dr Bernard Agyei Aryee shares the following nuggets. 1. Thinking […]

The Weija Children’s Hospital is expected to open to the public soon after the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) successfully facilitated an agreement between the Ministry of Health and Awerco Construction Limited for the immediate handover of the facility. In a statement , EOCO said the agreement followed a series of engagements with the […]

Zijin Golden Ridge Limited has donated 13 air conditioning units worth GHS 83,125 to the Abirem Government Hospital as part of its ongoing commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and services within its host communities.  The air conditioners will be installed in critical areas of the hospital to support the effective operation and maintenance of sensitive […]

The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate, in partnership with Jacaranda Health, has launched the PROMPTS platform, popularly known as “Nurse Mary,” to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare through digital technology. The interactive two-way SMS platform was unveiled at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and is designed to provide pregnant women and new mothers with timely, […]

With his eyes fixed on a handful of colourful pieces, Ilyass remains silent. Across from him, Dr. Khaoula Mammad watches him closely. “Choose the colours you like and build whatever you want,” she suggests. Within minutes, Ilyass assembles the pieces into an intricate structure of geometric shapes. The symmetry is flawless, and the design is […]

The people of Apitikooko, Dokyiwa/Binsere and neighbouring communities in the Obuasi Municipality are expected to benefit from improved access to healthcare following the commissioning of two new health centres and staff accommodation by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine. The facilities, comprising the Apitikooko Health Centre and Staff Quarters and the Dokyiwa/Binsere Health Centre, were constructed at […]

An outbreak of a diarrhoea-causing parasite is hitting more than half US states, with thousands of cases reported in recent weeks. Cyclosporiasis is an infection caused by a microscopic parasite, with the main symptom being frequent, watery and explosive diarrhoea. People can become infected by consuming food or water that contains the parasite. The outbreak […]

Poor sanitation and inadequate waste management are costing Ghana’s health system GHS5.58 billion annually in direct healthcare expenses, with preventable diseases such as malaria, cholera and typhoid continuing to place a heavy burden on the country’s health sector, a new study by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) has revealed. The policy […]

Twenty health professionals from various healthcare facilities across Ghana have completed an advanced endoscopy training programme at the University of Ghana Medical Centre aimed at strengthening specialist digestive disease care in the country. The three-day training, held from July 6 to 8, 2026, was organised by UGMC’s Gastroenterology Unit in collaboration with the World Endoscopy […]

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a new state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the National Cardiothoracic Centre of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, describing it as a symbol of restoration, renewal and progress after the previous facility was destroyed by fire. Funded through the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, the new laboratory is expected to improve […]