Why Ghana rejected US health aid deal over sensitive data sharing concerns

Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the United States, citing “unhealthy concerns” about terms requiring the sharing of sensitive health data with American counterparts. A highly placed source with knowledge about the subject confirmed to the Daily Graphic that Ghana declined the deal on the basis of the terms. The source said the country could […]

3 health benefits of tomato juice

Drinking tomato juice can help lower cholesterol levels, support weight loss, and reduce the risk of cancer, according to health research. According to Healthline, tomato juice is rich in essential nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin A, and B vitamins. A single 240 ml cup of 100% tomato juice provides only 41 calories, 2 grams of […]

Air pollution linked to 32,000 deaths in Ghana – New global report warns of growing health crisis

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 […]