VAST Ghana Urges Government to Prioritise Air Pollution in National NCD Response

The Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development, Ghana (VAST Ghana), has called on the government to prioritise air pollution as a major public health concern and integrate it into the country’s national response to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This call follows the launch of a new policy brief titled “Breathing Crisis: Making Air Pollution a Priority in […]

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Hidden fathers: Why Ghana must mandate DNA testing at birth and criminalise paternity fraud- Opare Philip Israel writes

Paternity fraud is one of the pertinent social problems discussed in today’s Ghana. It may not be loud like  political scandals or visible like economic hardship, yet its impact cuts deeply into the very core of family life, trust, identity, responsibility and truth. Ghanaian cultural products Across homes, courtrooms and private conversations, many Ghanaian men […]

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Adwoa Safo Foundation Donates Items to Pantang Hospital

The Adwoa Safo Foundation, led by former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo, has donated assorted items to the Pantang Hospital to support healthcare delivery at the facility. The donation included a 43-inch television set, mosquito nets, bottles of cleaning detergents, packs of toilet rolls, assorted drinks, bottles of disinfectant, […]

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Pantang Hospital Director Joins Health Minister to Inaugurate Advisory Boards

The Director of Pantang Hospital, Dr. Yennusom Maalug, has joined the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, and other dignitaries for the inauguration of Advisory Boards for Health Training Institutions in Ghana’s Southern Zone. The inauguration marks a significant step towards strengthening governance, accountability and performance across health training institutions in the country. The […]

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Director-General of GHS Joins Kyebi Government Hospital to Mark Its Centenary

Today, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, joined the Kyebi Government Hospital for the launch of the centenary celebration of Kyebi Government Hospital and a fundraising event.The centenary is being celebrated under the theme, “A Century of Quality Healthcare, A Future of Hope and Excellence,” with management using the occasion to […]

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Ghana Health Service Commissions Biomedical Engineering Workshop to Boost Healthcare Delivery

The Service has taken a step forward in healthcare delivery as it has officially commissioned a modern Biomedical Engineering Workshop at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. The event, led by Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, the  Director-General of Service, marks a major milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen health systems and improve service delivery. […]

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Managing Chronic Constipation in Adults: New Evidence-Based Dietary Guidance

Chronic constipation is more common than many people realise. It affects about one in ten adults worldwide and can significantly affect quality of life. Many people struggle with hard stools, infrequent bowel movements, bloating, and abdominal discomfort, often trying different remedies with little success. For years, the most common advice has been simple: *eat more […]

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CBG Donates GHC 300,000 to Mahama Cares Fund to Support Chronic Disease Patients

Consolidated Bank Ghana LTD. (CBG) has made a cash donation of GHC 300,000 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as Mahama Cares, an initiative dedicated to supporting Ghanaians living with chronic non-communicable diseases such as cancer, heart conditions and diabetes. Presenting the donation, our Managing Director Dr. Naomi Wolali Kwetey noted that the […]

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“No Bed Syndrome” Undermining Public Trust – Regional Minister Warns

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Hon. Rita Akweley Ocloo, has expressed concern about the growing public dissatisfaction with emergency healthcare services, particularly the persistent “no bed syndrome,” where critically ill patients are referred from one facility to another due to a lack of available beds. She noted that the situation has become a major concern […]

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Greater Accra Records Rise in Maternal Mortality, Calls for Stronger Health Collaboration

The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate has held its Annual Performance Review for 2025, bringing together key stakeholders in the health sector to assess progress, address persistent challenges, and propose practical solutions to improve healthcare delivery across the region. The meeting provided an important platform for health professionals, policymakers, and partners to reflect on the […]

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