Health

Accra: The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has commended the government and the Society for AIDS in Africa (SAA) for a successful International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (ICASA 2025). Dr. Kharmacelle Prosper Akanbong, the Dire…

Accra: The four-part documentary produced by Boni Lab at Temple University, in collaboration with Normal Life Pictures Ltd, seeks to engage decision-makers and communities in safeguarding malaria treatments for future generations. Through the voices o…

Accra: The H4P Organisation, an entity committed to promoting dignity for persons with disabilities and their families, organised a health screening and medical outreach programme for children with cerebral palsy and their caregivers. The event, named…

Cape coast: The Central Regional office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), in collaboration with the Consumer Protection Agency (CPA), has conducted a three-day operation targeting the sale of unregistered baby diapers in Cape Coast, Kasoa, and su…

Accra: Dr. Anthony Ashinyo, Deputy Programme Manager of the National AIDS/STI Control Programme, says achieving viral suppression remains Ghana’s strongest tool in protecting future generations from HIV. According to him, Ghana could significantly red…

Kumasi: Cleft lip palate treatment requires a timely and multidisciplinary approach to ensure safe and quality outcomes. It must include comprehensive support programs, which are essential to improve care and reduce stigma of the condition, Dr. Gyikua…

Sekondi: Mr Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, the Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), has called for stronger collaboration with Regional Security Councils to effectively combat the smuggling of cocoa beans and farm inputs. He made the call during a…

Bolgatanga: The Upper East Region has recorded an increase in maternal deaths from 42 in 2024 to 56 between January and October 2025. ‘In absolute numbers, we reported 42 maternal deaths in 2024, which increased significantly to 56 deaths by