The Chief Executive of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr. Yakubu Seidu Adam, has announced the introduction of In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) services at the hospital’s Reproductive Health Unit of the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department. Dr. Adam described the introduction of IVF services as a major milestone in the hospital’s broader reproductive health agenda, noting […]

The Deputy Chief of Staff, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, has commended the Ghana Armed Forces Medical Services for their critical role in responding to national emergencies and supporting Ghana’s health system during times of crisis. Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the Ghana Armed Forces Health Services Officers’ Mess Annual Ball, held on behalf […]

A yet-to-be-published study conducted over three years (2022–2025) in Accra shows that male infertility accounts for 70% of cases where couples struggle to conceive, the Vice President of the Fertility Society of Ghana, Dr Promise Sefogah, has revealed. The research was carried out among couples seeking fertility treatment in the national capital, according to the […]

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), in collaboration with UNICEF, is convening a three-day high-level planning session in Akosombo to accelerate progress on child-centred Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Ghana. Held under the theme “Planning Together for a Better Future for Children and Adolescents in Ghana,” the engagement brings together government institutions, development partners, civil […]

The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has strongly refuted claims circulating on social and traditional media that a high percentage of applicants involved in the ongoing military recruitment exercise have tested positive for HIV. In a press statement signed by Naval Captain Veronica Adzo Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the GAF described the reports […]

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, […]