Health

By: Mensah Maxwell The President of the National Association of Registered Midwives, Ghana (NARM-GH), Mrs. Leticia Asaaba Atiah has made a heartfelt appeal to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) to consider the plight of pregnant women amidst their ongoing strike. The NARM-GH President’s plea comes as the …

The Vice President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Samuel Alagkora Akologo, has urged the public to hold the government responsible for any potential loss of life during the ongoing nationwide strike by nurses and midwives. His comments come in the aftermath of a high-level emergency meeting …

Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, has expressed the committee’s readiness to step in and help resolve the ongoing strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) if current negotiations do not lead to a resolution. In an interview on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Monday, …

The President for the National Association of Registered Midwives Ghana (NARM-GH), Mrs. Leticia Asaaba Atiah has accused the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) of intimidation and harassment. This accusation comes amidst the ongoing strike by GRNMA members over their conditions of service agreement with the government. The President …

By: MENSAH MAXWELL The National Association of Registered Midwives, Ghana (NARM-GH) has joined the global midwifery community in commemorating the International Day of the Midwife (IDM) 2025. This year’s theme, “Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis,” highlights the vital role midwives play in enabling health systems to prepare for, respond to, …

The ongoing strike by members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has significantly disrupted operations at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. Medical Director Dr. Leslie Issah Adam-Zakaria reported that the absence of nurses and midwives has impacted critical departments, including outpatient services, emergency units, operating theatres, antenatal …

The Minister of Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has presented equipment to the Tamale Teaching Hospital in aid of the hospital’s operations despite the doctors going on strike. The equipment was presented on Thursday, 24 April, 2025, as part of what the Ministry says is an effort to improve service …

Sonotech Medical and Diagnostic Center has launched a nationwide breast cancer awareness campaign as part of activities of the 2024 Millennium Marathon at Independence Square on Saturday, September 7. This year’s campaign which runs from October 1 to 30 2024, is themed “ It is time to rise” and aims …

New global HIV projections and advances in STI and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis also unveiled ahead of AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference 18 July 2024 (Munich, Germany) – A unique HIV cure case will be among the scientific highlights of AIDS 2024, the 25th International AIDS Conference, which will take place …

By Mensah Maxwell The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Standards Authority, Professor Alexander Nii Oto Dodoo on Monday April 29, launched his two ‘Healthy Secrets’ books. The Books: Healthy Secrets Super and Healthy Secrets Xtra were both launched yesterday at the British Council Hall, Accra. The launch brought together …