The Ministry of Health has issued a public alert following reports of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), urging heightened vigilance and strengthened surveillance measures across the country. In a press release dated May 18, 2026, the Ministry indicated that the World Health Organization (WHO) and […]

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed more than GH¢157 million in claims to healthcare service providers across Ghana for services rendered in April 2026. According to a statement issued by the Authority’s Corporate Affairs Directorate, the payments were made in two tranches—GH¢43.7 million on April 14 and GH¢113.6 million on April 30. The […]

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 […]