After nearly 100 years of development, treatments that bolster the body’s immune system to fight cancer are coming of age – and saving patients’ lives. When 71-year-old Maureen Sideris was treated for colon cancer in 2008, she had to go under the knife. Her treatment was successful, but the post-operative recovery process was gruelling. Fourteen […]

Pantang Hospital marked its 50th anniversary celebrations with an Easter Jubilee Funfair, bringing together staff and management in a vibrant display of culture, unity, and reflection. Held on the hospital grounds, the event formed part of activities commemorating the facility’s Golden Jubilee. It featured a colourful showcase of traditional, indigenous, and vintage “old school” attire […]

The Health Systems Innovation Lab (HSIL) Hackathon 2026 – Ghana Edition has been officially launched, marking a significant step toward leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. Held under the theme “Building High-Value Health Systems: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence,” the event brought together stakeholders across academia, healthcare, and technology for a two-day challenge […]

Prof. Benedict Nii Laryea Calys-Tagoe, Head of the Department of Community Health at the University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS), has warned that a shortage of specialist health personnel and rising lifestyle-related risks are driving Ghana’s growing cancer burden. Delivering his inaugural lecture at the University, Prof. Calys-Tagoe noted that Ghana is experiencing an epidemiological […]

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government will roll out its flagship free primary healthcare policy in phases between 2026 and 2028. According to him, the policy, which will officially be launched on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, will begin with 150 districts out of the 273 across the country. Speaking […]

President John Dramani Mahama has called on world leaders to prioritise preventive healthcare and coordinated global action to tackle rising health threats linked to climate change, environmental degradation and emerging diseases. Speaking at the One Health Summit 2026 in Lyon, which he co-chaired with French President Emmanuel Macron, President Mahama stressed that safeguarding global health […]

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 […]