Health

Accra: The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has observed its maiden World Heart Day, calling for a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach to heart management, stressing the importance of early detection of risk factors.

According to Ghana …

Accra: The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSG) has issued a warning about the potential shutdown of the country’s pharmaceutical industry due to the ongoing issue of illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. The PSG emphasized the urgent need for m…

Mampong: A national campaign to vaccinate adolescents against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has been launched in Mampong, accompanied by a regional forum aimed at raising awareness on menstrual hygiene and HPV prevention among out-of-school youth. T…

Accra: Mr. Paa Kwasi Koomson, Former Vice President of Bank of America, emphasized that transitioning to a green economy is a strategic economic decision rather than an act of charity. He highlighted that Africa needs approximately US$184 billion annu…

Pungu: WaterAid Ghana, an organization dedicated to Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), has inaugurated a state-of-the-art maternity block and other health infrastructure at the Pungu Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) Compound in the Ka…

Koforidua: Hope for Future Generations (HFFG), a non-government organisation, has expressed the need for support to sustain efforts to end Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (Skin-NTDs). This initiative aims to ensure that the implementation of the ‘Str…

Accra: Staff of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) on Wednesday undertook a cleanup exercise around their office premises and the streets of Dzorwulu in Accra to rid the community of filth.

According to Ghana News Agency, the exercise, carried o…

Keta: Mr. Che Tsatsu Sorkpor, the Mental Health Coordinator at the Keta Municipal Hospital, has warned students about the dangers of drug abuse. He said drug abuse also has a devastating impact on mental health, academic performance, and overall well-…