Public health advocacy groups have called for the immediate establishment of multidisciplinary care teams to improve the diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of Parkinson’s disease in Ghana. In a statement, the NCD Alliance, Ghana and Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development (VAST Ghana) said Parkinson’s care in Ghana remains overly fragmented, with limited access to neurologists […]

The University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS) has dismissed as false a social media publication claiming that its researchers have developed a cassava-based compound capable of reversing Type 2 diabetes. In an official notice issued on Sunday, January 18, 2026, UGMS stated that it has not conducted any study, isolated any compound, or developed any […]

While erectile dysfunction (ED) is often associated with older age, it is increasingly common in men in their 20s, affecting an estimated 8% to 22% of this age group. In younger men, causes are more frequently psychological or lifestyle-related, though physical issues are significant “red flags” for future health.  1. Psychological Factors Psychological issues are considered the most […]

Ga North Municipal Hospital has launched Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Campaign this morning at the hospital. The lunch dubbed January Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, marks the start of activities aimed at increasing public education, early detection, and prevention of cervical cancer among women. The launch done by Dr Victor Caesar, the Medical Superintendent of the […]

Popular Ghanaian vlogger and content creator Wodemaya has shared a deeply personal account of his family’s journey through infertility, loss and hope. In a post recounting key moments in his life, Wodemaya disclosed that in September 2021, he and his partner were informed that they might not be able to have children. Despite the diagnosis, […]

Health authorities in the Ashanti Region have expressed worry about the continuous increase in HIV infections among residents, despite various interventions to control the spread. The Ghana AIDS Commission’s (GAC) regional estimates showed the Ashanti region recording 2,997 new HIV infections in 2024, with an average of about nine people contracting the virus each day. […]

The Out-Patient Department (OPD) this morning hosted the launch of the January Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, marking the start of activities aimed at increasing public education, early detection, and prevention of cervical cancer among women. The launch brought together health workers, patients, and members of the hospital community, who were encouraged to actively participate in […]

The National AIDS Control Programme (NACP) has raised alarm over rising HIV infections in Ghana, with new data showing disproportionately high prevalence among key populations, including female sex workers, men who have sex with men, and transgender women. Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One  TV on Friday, January 9, 2026, the Head of Prevention, […]