Health
Minister Commends PPAG for Providing SRHR Services to Young Adults
Accra: The government has commended the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) for educating and providing Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) services for young people to make informed choices about their reproductive health. The Ass…
Journalists Empowered to Report Responsibly on Mental Health, Special Needs Issues
Accra: The Empowering Better Life Foundation (EBLF), a Non-Governmental Organisation committed to advocacy on mental health issues, special learning needs, and ethical leadership development, has empowered journalists on responsible and ethical report…
‘Red Means Stop’ Campaign Launched to Combat Substance Abuse Among Youth
Accra: The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has launched the ‘Ghana Against Drugs – ‘Red Means Stop” campaign, a national youth anti-drug initiative aimed at combating the rising tide of substance abuse among the youth. The initiative wa…
Eastern Region Journalists Trained on Accurate Disease Outbreak Reporting
Koforidua: The Eastern Regional Health Directorate has organized a one-day workshop in Koforidua, aimed at equipping journalists with the skills necessary for responsible reporting during disease outbreaks. Participants included representatives from p…
Galamsey Fight Lacks Dedicated Funding, Minority Chief Whip Criticizes Government
Accra: Mr Frank Annoh-Dompreh, the Minority Chief Whip, has expressed his disappointment and frustration with the government’s handling of the fight against illegal mining, also known as ‘galamsey.’ Despite Parliament’s approval of 1.8 billion cedis f…
Desert Research Institute Engages Stakeholders on Water Sustainability and WASH in Volta Region
Accra: The Desert Research Institute (DRI), a renowned U.S.-based Center for International Water and Sustainability, has held a stakeholder engagement on water sustainability and environmental conservation in Ho, Volta Region. The event, held in partn…
Eastern Regional Health Service 2024 Performance Review Prioritizes Maternal Health
Koforidua: The Eastern Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has held its 2024 annual performance review to assess progress and strategize for enhancing maternal health services within the region. The review was on the theme ‘Improvin…
‘Meeting Bismarck’ Engages Health Workers and TBAs to Promote Safe Childbirth
Accra: Meeting Bismarck, a Germany-based non-governmental organization (NGO) focused on maternal and child health, has engaged health service workers and Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in Ho, the Volta Regional capital, to promote safer childbirt…