The University of Ghana (UG), Legon, has officially lifted the restriction on social gatherings that was introduced following the recent resurgence of COVID-19 on campus. In a notice issued by the Office of Student Affairs and signed in consultation with the University Health Services and University Management on Monday, July 14, the university community was […]
The government has granted two of the allowances demanded by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). The two allowances were agreed at a high-stakes meeting between the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, the association and the government team. The allowances will feature in the mid-year budget review expected to be presented to Parliament […]
Ghana has recorded seven new cases of Mpox as of July 6, pushing the country’s total confirmed infections to 170, according to the latest update from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This comes on the heels of 30 cases reported on June 30, marking a steady but noticeable rise over the past week. Despite the […]
The first malaria treatment suitable for babies and very young children has been approved for use. It’s expected to be rolled out in African countries within weeks. Until now there have been no approved malaria drugs specifically for babies. Instead they have been treated with versions formulated for older children which presents a risk of […]
A Nephrologist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Dr Elliot Koranteng Tannor, has cautioned the public against the indiscriminate use of steroids, particularly those found in skin-bleaching products, as they significantly increase the risk of diabetes. Speaking in an interview with the Daily Graphic, Dr Tannor explained that steroids, whether taken orally, applied topically […]
A Professor of Physiotherapy at the University of Ghana has called on policymakers to treat disorders affecting the structure that provides stability and movement to the human body as a public health imperative because of its impact on members of the society. Technically known as musculoskeletal disorders, including that of the bones, muscles, joints, tendons, […]
President John Dramani Mahama has praised 11 security agencies under the Ministry for the Interior for their GH¢1 million contribution to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as The MahamaCares, an initiative aimed at tackling non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The President described the donation, which was made at a ceremony at the Jubilee House […]
Striking nurses and midwives have officially called off their nationwide industrial action, effective immediately, after days of disagreements with their employers, which led to widespread disruption to healthcare services. The decision, announced today, Friday, June 13, by the President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Mrs. Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo, follows intensive negotiations with […]
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a growing public health concern in Ghana. Recent reports indicate that about 13.3% of the population is affected, with many cases occurring in people under 60 and often being diagnosed only when the disease is already at an advanced stage. The main causes of CKD in Ghana are long-term kidney […]
Labour and Employment Minister Dr. Rashid Pelpuo says he is “shocked and disturbed” by the strike action of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). The Wa Central MP is accusing the leadership of failing to engage his office before declaring the industrial action. “We are more than shocked. We are disturbed. We are […]
A Ghanaian woman, Gifty Amoakowaa, has initiated legal proceedings against Peace and Love Hospital, alleging that the institution violated her constitutional rights by placing surveillance cameras in rooms designated for intimate medical assessments, including breast examinations. The suit, filed at the High Court, asserts that the presence of closed-circuit television (CCTV) equipment in such sensitive […]
A joint investigation by JoyNews and Nigeria Health Watch has uncovered a disturbing public health crisis: parents in Ghana are bleaching the skin of their babies and children as young as three using toxic, banned substances. In communities like Chorkor, a densely populated fishing enclave in Accra, skin tone is becoming a status symbol, and […]
