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Ghana's Nursing Crisis: Tens of Thousands Trained Every Year, But Only a Fraction Get Hired
Ghana trains up to 60,000 nursing students annually but hires only around 10,000, leaving a growing backlog of unemployed health workers.
Ghana Must Fund Its Own HIV Fight as Foreign Aid Dries Up, Commission Warns
The Ghana AIDS Commission is urging the government to significantly increase domestic funding for HIV programmes as international donor support continues to decline.
Ghana Rolls Out 21-Day Ebola Watch for Travellers Amid Deadly African Outbreak
Ghana's Ministry of Health has ordered a 21-day monitoring programme for travellers arriving from countries with active Bundibugyo Ebola transmission.
Ghana's Condom Shortage Easing as NACP Takes Delivery of Fresh Supply
The National AIDS/STI Control Programme has received a new consignment of condoms that is currently undergoing quality checks before nationwide distribution.
Ghana AIDS Commission Plans Thinner, Better-Fitting Condoms to Boost Consistent Use Across the Country
The Ghana AIDS Commission is set to introduce thinner condoms, improved lubricants and a more comfortable female condom to encourage more consistent use among Ghanaians.
Yellow Fever Outbreak Contained in Northern Ghana After Four Confirmed Cases — GHS
The Ghana Health Service has confirmed four yellow fever cases in northern Ghana and says the outbreak has been brought under control following emergency vaccinations.
Ghana's Yellow Fever Lab Moves Closer to Global Recognition After WHO Evaluation
The WHO has evaluated Ghana's Public Health Reference Laboratory in a landmark step towards having the country's yellow fever test results internationally recognised.
GHS Boss Warns Health Workers: No Unauthorised Outbreak Announcements
Ghana Health Service Director-General Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea has cautioned health staff against publicly declaring disease outbreaks without proper authorisation and confirmation.
Ghana Health Service Declares Yellow Fever Outbreak Under Control After Four Confirmed Cases
The Ghana Health Service has contained a yellow fever outbreak that produced four confirmed cases between September and mid-October 2024.
Cardinal Namdini Mining Screens Hundreds of Women for Breast Cancer in Upper East Communities
Cardinal Namdini Mining Limited has conducted free breast cancer screening outreach programmes in the Digaare and Biung communities, bringing vital health services to hundreds of women and girls.
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Young Ghanaians at Rising Risk: Stroke Cases in Under-45s Surge at Major Teaching Hospital
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital reports alarming rise in stroke cases among Ghanaians under 45, accounting for nearly half of over 1,000 annual admissions.
The breast cancer crisis in Ghana: Why early detection saves lives while breastfeeding protects them
Ghana records nearly one breast cancer death for every two diagnoses. Early detection and breastfeeding awareness are critical for women and men.