Ghana records 14% drop in new HIV infections as AIDS deaths fall to lowest in years
Ghana AIDS Commission reports significant progress with new HIV infections declining to 13,951 in 2025, though Ashanti region remains a concern.
Stroke cases in young Africans surge: What Ghanaians need to know about this health crisis
New research shows stroke rates among young adults have nearly doubled in three decades, raising urgent health concerns for Ghana.
Health Agency Closes Sub-Standard Morgues Across Ashanti Region Over Safety Failures
MoFFA shuts down multiple funeral facilities in Asante Mampong, Effiduase and Juaben for breaching health standards and operating unlicensed.
Indonesia's wildfire crisis: 175,000 respiratory cases and lessons for West Africa's dry season
Indonesia battles unprecedented wildfires, recording 175,000 respiratory cases. The crisis offers warnings for Ghana and regional air quality risks.
Ghana making sanitation progress but challenges remain, says Parliamentary Committee
Salaga South MP reports visible improvements in Volta and Oti regions, but warns household behaviour change is critical.
Ashanti Region records 66 suicide attempts in first half of 2025, raising mental health alarm
Ashanti Region documented 66 suicide attempts and 3 completed suicides in the first six months of 2025, prompting urgent calls for mental health intervention.
Mahama pledges end to Agbogbloshie dumping crisis as health fears mount in Accra communities
Former president John Mahama commits to preventing Agbogbloshie from reverting to illegal dumping, citing severe health risks for thousands of residents.
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Patient Safety Must Be Priority as Non-Communicable Diseases Drive 40% of Deaths in Ghana
Ashanti Regional Health Director warns that safe care is crucial as NCDs become leading cause of mortality across Ghana.
Sarkodie Urges Street Food Vendors to Embrace Hygiene Standards for Better Business
Rapper Sarkodie has called on roadside food vendors to adopt proper hygiene practices, arguing that simple measures could significantly boost sales.
Sitting kills silently: Why Ghana's sedentary lifestyle is a hidden health crisis
Ghanaians spend hours daily sitting—in traffic, at desks, at home—fuelling a surge in heart disease, diabetes and cancer with little awareness of the danger.
Get tested before commitment: UG medical expert warns against trusting partner claims on HIV status
University of Ghana doctor urges couples to independently verify HIV status through free government testing before serious relationships.
DRC Ebola outbreak crosses 7,000 cases as virus spreads to seventh province
Democratic Republic of Congo confirms over 7,000 Ebola cases with the outbreak now reaching South Ubangi province in the northwest.