The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, popularly known as “MahamaCares,” Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has listed  health facilities across the country that have been enrolled in the programme and are currently delivering services to Ghanaians. Providing an update on the implementation of the fund during the Government’s Accountability Series on Monday, May 11, Madam […]

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched a nationwide campaign offering free registration and renewal under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). Dubbed the ‘STORM’ Initiative, it forms part of efforts to accelerate Ghana’s progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Dr Victor Asare Bampoe, Chief Executive of the NHIA, announced the initiative at a […]

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, with at least one confirmed to have suffered from hantavirus, a rare disease transmitted to humans from rodents. Health authorities are now investigating a suspected outbreak of the virus on the MV Hondius, which is sailing from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde. In […]

Six months after finally giving birth to her first child, following a years-long struggle to conceive, Chrissy Walters was told her daughter would likely grow up without her. Walters had suffered a major bleed while at home in Toowoomba – a small city two hours inland of Brisbane – and several hospital visits, doctor appointments […]

Sexual Transparency: Yes you heard right . I was watching a movie recently and a certain intimate scene came up. Now, according to the lady’s post-match analysis to her friend (because yes, we file reports like a proper committee), the gentleman lasted less than a vaccination shot. Damn !!!!!!! I said… ah what a description!!! […]

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that breast screening is now part of the benefit package under the newly launched Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) policy. This was disclosed by the NHIA’s Director for Operations, Ms Miriam Musah, during a courtesy call by the Ghana Cancer ImPACT Review Mission Team at the Authority’s Head […]

A national workplace HIV and wellness policy designed to strengthen disease prevention, improve access to health care and protect workers’ rights across the country has been launched. The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment and the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) jointly developed the policy as a strategic response to persistent HIV infections, undiagnosed cases and […]

Safe sex could get more expensive if the Iran war continues to disrupt global supply chains, according to a new interview with the CEO of the world’s largest condom manufacturer. Karex CEO Goh Miah Kiat told Reuters on Tuesday that the company may be forced to raise prices at least 20% to 30%, depending on […]

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that the government will require at least GH₵1.2 billion annually to successfully implement its ambitious Free Primary Healthcare policy, underscoring the scale and long-term commitment needed to transform healthcare delivery across the country. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Monday, April 13, the Minister provided […]

The Foods and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a strong public health warning against the consumption of fish from the Tema Shipyard and surrounding areas following a mass fish mortality incident recorded earlier this week. In a joint statement released on April 9, 2026, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Fisheries Commission, Tema Metropolitan Assembly […]