Health
Some Expectant Mothers in Ada Default on ART – GHS
Ada: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) Directorate in Ada East District has raised concerns over HIV-positive pregnant women who are declining Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART), which could expose their unborn babies to infection risk. Health officials have …
Dr Atinga Calls for Greater Attention to Adolescent Mental Health Needs
Sunyani: Dr Bae-etelayo Atinga, the Head of Nursing Department at the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR), has urged Christian families to prioritize the mental health needs of adolescents, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and a…
MP Breaks Ground for Construction of Maternity Block at Duayaw Nkwanta Health Center
Duayaw nkwanta: Dr Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament (MP) for the Tano North constituency in the Ahafo Region, has performed a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an ultra-modern maternity block at the Duayaw-Nkwanta Health Center.
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Gene-Drive Mosquito Technology Offers New Hope in Africa’s Fight Against Malaria
Accra: Target Malaria, a non-profit research consortium based at Imperial College, London, is exploring a genetic technology that could reduce mosquito populations and help curb malaria transmission across Africa. The approach, known as Gene-Drive, ai…
TMHD Calls for Urgent Investment in Health Research
Tema: Health experts in the Tema Metropolitan area have called for urgent investment in research capacity within the health sector, citing critical gaps in skills, infrastructure, and institutional support that hinder evidence-based healthcare deliver…
Ada Communities Appeal for Sea Defence as Coastal Erosion Worsens
Accra: Coastal communities in Ada have renewed calls for urgent government intervention to construct sea defence systems to curb the increasing rate of erosion threatening lives and property. Residents say the shoreline, which was once far from their …
Balanced Diet Emphasized for Enhancing Mental and Physical Health
Accra: Mr Patrick Asamoah, the Nurse In-Charge at the Dome Mental Health Unit in Ga East Municipality, has called for the public to embrace balanced diets to enhance both psychological and physical well-being. He highlighted that poor dietary habits, …
Mawuleme Sanitation Movement Intensifies Efforts to Combat Poor Sanitation in Ho
Accra: The Mawuleme Sanitation Movement has intensified its clean-up exercises in Ho, undertaking a major operation on April 1, 2026, to improve sanitation and protect public health. The initiative, which has been ongoing for the past seven months, in…