Health

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 clinics, and labour wards. Dr. Adam-Zakaria noted that doctors are …

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 delivery at the hospital, which serves as a major referral …

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 at educating women and families on the importance of regular …

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 in Munich, Germany and virtually from 22 to 26 July. …

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 various stakeholders; Clergymen, Health Practitioners, State men/women, Academics and others …

By: Mary Wellington GLAUCOMA, also known as the silent thief of sight, is a disease that makes the eye go blind with no warning signs. The signs only show at the last stage of the disease. This year’s World Glaucoma Week is scheduled for March 10-16 2024 on the theme; Uniting for a Free Glaucoma Week. Dr. Wendoline Aseidu Twum, …

BY: PASCALINE   SACKER The major impact raised to overcome the shadows of mental health challenges shows that everyone has a story worth sharing. Mental Health is crucial to overall well-being, encompassing emotional, psychological and social aspects of life. Some Ghanaians have become more addicted to drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, and wee which can harm mental health. Health is our …

A survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has shown that over 50 per cent of pregnant women in the country are anemic, compared to 40 per cent of them who are not pregnant.  The report, dubbed “The 2022 Demographic and Health Survey, “showed that children aged 6–59 months in households were eligible for anaemia testing.  It revealed that …

The member of parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has pledged to widen the tax net to include artisans and people in the informal sector if he becomes president. Agyapong, who is one of the 10 aspirants vying for the flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), made the pledge, He argued that the current tax net is too …

A medical practitioner at the Amen Scientific Center, Dr. Okyere Sheriff has mentioned how large or big buttocks can contribute to arthritis. Arthritis is a health condition where one’s joints (where two bones meet) are inflamed. It could either affect the elbows or the knees. Dr. Sheriff noted that owing to the weight from the buttocks, coupled with the body …