Parliament on Wednesday, passed the National Health Insurance Fund Amendment Bill, paving the way for the transfer of 20 per cent of revenues generated by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, otherwise known as Mahama Cares. The new legislation, if assented to by the President, would halt all input […]
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has developed what scientists describe as “a ground-breaking research” which can significantly alter HIV care if other tests prove as effective as those conducted in the laboratory. Developed using two herbal compound extracts from native plants, the therapy is said to have fewer potential side effects and […]
A new study has revealed alarming levels of lead, cadmium, and mercury contamination in some food and cosmetic products across the country’s 16 regions. The study, conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), assessed 1,691 samples of turmeric, cereal mixes, bentonite clay also known as ayilo, kohl […]
The Mortuary and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has begun a two-day enforcement exercise in the Eastern Region, temporarily closing multiple mortuaries for operating without licences and failing to meet basic environmental and safety standards. Speaking on the exercise, MoFFA Registrar Mr Francis Ennin explained that the inspections were aimed at safeguarding public health and ensuring […]
Stakeholders in Ghana’s Shipping, Trade, and Logistics sectors have unanimously called for the expansion of the Disinfection Health Service operated by the Ghana Health Service through its Crisis Management partner, LCB Worldwide Ghana Limited. This call was made during a stakeholder meeting on the Ghana Health Service’s Disinfection Health Service held in Accra on Wednesday, […]
A building has reportedly collapsed at the premises of the Architectural Engineering Group at Roman Ridge in Accra, leaving several people feared trapped beneath the rubble. The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) confirmed the incident in a Facebook post. Details regarding the number of people trapped or injured remain unclear. However, GNFS has assured that […]
Air pollution remains one of Ghana’s deadliest public health threats, claiming over 32,000 lives in 2023, according to the State of Global Air 2025 report. The report, produced by the Health Effects Institute (HEI) in partnership with the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), finds that air pollution accounted for nearly 14% of all deaths […]
Bacteria from our toilets, the cold sore virus and thrush-causing yeast can thrive on our toothbrushes. But there are ways to keep your toothbrush a little cleaner. Your toothbrush is a disgusting miniature ecosystem. Its fraying bristles form an arid scrubland that each day is temporarily flooded, transforming it into a wetland awash with nutrients. […]
The Government of Grenada has announced its intention to recruit Ghanaian nurses and allied health professionals to help address a critical shortage of health workers in the Caribbean nation. The move aligns with Ghana’s Work Abroad Programme aimed at creating more job opportunities for skilled professionals. This was disclosed during the inaugural Ghana–Grenada political consultation […]
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has shut down 18 health facilities in the Ashanti Region for operating below acceptable standards. The two-day exercise undertaken by officials of HeFRA was part of the agency’s mandate to enforce compliance and promote order within the nation’s healthcare system. The facilities shut down were mostly unregistered, unlicensed by […]
The World Health Organisation on Monday issued a health advisory warning about three contaminated cough syrups identified in India, urging authorities to report any detection of these medicines in their countries to the health agency. The WHO said the affected medicines are specific batches of Coldrif from Sresan Pharmaceutical, Respifresh TR from Rednex Pharmaceuticals and […]
Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has officially launched the National Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at eliminating cervical cancer. During the ceremony on Wednesday, October 8, the Minister described it as “a historic step in women’s health” and a key part of President John Mahama’s Free Primary Health Care initiative. The five-day campaign, […]
