Bongo District Battles Rising Rabies Deaths as Vaccine Shortfall Leaves Communities Exposed
Bongo District has recorded five rabies deaths amid a severe shortage of dog vaccines, with only 120 doses received against a far greater need.
All Passengers Flying Into Ghana Must Now Fill Health Declaration Form Before Departure
The Ghana Health Service has made an online Health Declaration Form compulsory for every traveller arriving in Ghana, effective 12th November.
Ghana Eyes Gates Foundation Partnership to Breed Malaria-Free Mosquitoes and Build Local Research Muscle
Ghana's Education Ministry and the Gates Foundation are exploring a collaboration to develop home-grown malaria-fighting technologies, including research into malaria-free mosquitoes.
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.
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.
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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.