Crisis management company LCB Worldwide Ghana Limited has partnered with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to undertake a large-scale fumigation exercise across key public spaces in Accra as part of efforts to prevent disease outbreaks during the rainy season. The exercise, held on Saturday, July 11, 2026, coincided with the National General Cleaning Exercise announced […]
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has assured the public that no cholera outbreak has been recorded following the devastating June 29 floods, while urging Ghanaians to continue observing proper sanitation and hygiene practices to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases. The Service said that although the floods created conditions that could trigger disease outbreaks, ongoing […]
The Ghana Cocoa Board (COBOD) wishes to inform all cocoa farmers and the general public that an amount of Two Billion, Six Hundred Million Ghana Cedis (GH¢2.6 billion) has been released to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) for payment to cocoa farmers for cocoa purchases across all cocoa regions. Since the beginning of the 2025/26 Crop […]
The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs, potentially causing a development crisis. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there is no tested vaccine or treatment, has infected 1,307 people and killed 377 in the Democratic Republic […]
The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery and enhancing the well-being of communities through a major hospital bed and furniture refurbishment initiative under this year’s 21 Days of Y’ello Care programme. Speaking at Maamobi General Hospital, where Stephen joined MTN Ghana employee volunteers and […]
Zoomlion Ghana Limited has launched a nationwide emergency fumigation and disinfection exercise, a coordinated national response that begins in flood-ravaged Greater Accra before rolling out to other regions, according to the Head of Emergency Management at the Jospong Group, Dr. Gideon Sogbey. The operation, which commenced on Monday, June 22, 2026, initially targets parts of […]
Health experts have raised concerns over the high mortality risk among children born with sickle cell disease in Ghana, warning that a significant number may die before the age of five if they do not receive early diagnosis and consistent care. Co-founder of Heale, Dr Enam Sefakor Bankas, says about 15,000 babies are born with […]
The National Executive Committee of the Mfantsiman Old Girls’ Association (MOGA) is pleased to announce the MOGA National Health Walk 2026, scheduled for Saturday, 27th June 2026. The MOGA National Health Walk is an annual event on the calendar of the association and part of our broader commitment to promoting preventive health, wellness, and community […]
The Ghana Association of Persons with Albinism (GAPA) joins the global community in commemorating the 2026 International Albinism Awareness Day (IAAD) under the theme, “Proudly in My Skin: Celebrating All Skin Tones.” This year’s theme marks an important shift in the global conversation on albinism—from a focus on appearance to a broader recognition of the […]
Theme: “Proudly in My Skin, Celebrating All Skin Tones” Date: 12th June 2026 Issued by: The Volta Regional President, Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) Members of the media, distinguished guests, representatives of the Persons with Albinism Association of Ghana, leaders of disability organisations, development partners, traditional and religious leaders, ladies and gentlemen: The Ghana […]
Fresh data released by the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) has revealed the extent of pressure on hospitals across England, with almost 3,000 patients each day being treated in corridors and other improvised spaces because of a severe shortage of hospital beds. The figures, highlighted in a BBC report, show that during May 2026, […]
The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has announced the successful completion of four additional kidney transplant procedures, bringing the total number of successful transplants carried out at the facility to 15. The development marks another significant milestone for Ghana’s growing organ transplant programme and highlights the increasing capacity of local health professionals to undertake […]
