Assault on Midwife at Tema Community 22 Triggers Call for Zero-Tolerance Policy on Health Worker Violence

The leadership of the Greater Accra Regional Chapter of the National Association of Registered Midwives – Ghana (NARM-GAR) has taken notice of a disturbing video currently circulating on social media, which allegedly shows a relative of a patient physically assaulting and manhandling a midwife in the line of duty. We condemn this unfortunate act on […]

GHS confirms over 1000 cases of Mpox

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed four new cases of Mpox, bringing the national tally to 1,062 as of April 11, 2026. No hospital admissions have been recorded, while the death toll remains at eight. Health authorities say surveillance is ongoing across all 16 regions, with teams monitoring infections to prevent further spread. Officials […]

MoFFA shuts down several Eastern Region mortuaries over poor sanitation, non-compliance

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 […]

Health Ministry processes pharmacist salaries, promises interns payment

The Health Ministry says it has successfully processed salaries for 321 Pharmacist House Officers who completed their housemanship in 2024. This, it notes, is a significant step toward addressing outstanding financial obligations within the sector. The Ministry also acknowledges concerMinins raised by the 2024 batch of Rotation Nurses and Allied Health Interns who began their […]

Nurses and Midwives call off nationwide strike

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 […]

Health Ministry replies Ablakwa; says $34.9m ambulance spare parts deal signed in 2020; not 2024

The Ministry of Health has responded to the allegations made by the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, regarding a $34.9 million ambulance spare parts deal. In a statement released on Thursday, July 25, the Ministry clarified that the contract was originally signed by the now-defunct Ministry of Special Development Initiatives with […]

GHS issues guidelines to cope with rising temperatures amid GMet forecast

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued guidelines to help individuals cope with the prevailing harsh weather conditions in the country, characterized by dryness, dust, and high temperatures. The month of February has witnessed extremely harsh weather conditions, with dryness and dust contributing to a high Air Quality Index, as reported by the Environmental Protection […]