Holiday Health Alert: Ghanaian Doctors warn parents of spike in preventable childhood illnesses during vacation season
Pediatric Society of Ghana cautions families about rising cases of burns, malaria and flu during school holidays.
FDA Closes 44 Food Factories in Major Safety Crackdown Across Greater Accra
Ghana's FDA shuts down 44 unlicensed food facilities including sachet water producers for operating without proper approvals and hygiene standards.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak reaches 1,000 deaths in record time; Africa CDC warns of global threat
Nearly 1,000 deaths confirmed in DRC's Bundibugyo outbreak since May, escalating faster than any previous strain.
Ghana's youth trapped in online MLM schemes: A national crisis demanding urgent action
Network marketing scams are exploiting Ghanaian youth, threatening public health, economic security, and regional stability across West Africa.
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Toxic Fumes, Deadly Toll: How Accra's Traffic Pollution is Harming Ghanaians' Health
Public health experts warn that vehicle emissions from Ghana's congested roads pose serious risks to heart and respiratory health.
Ghana Health Ministry denies SABC's false Ebola outbreak claims
Ministry of Health dismisses South African broadcaster's report claiming thousands of Ebola cases in Ghana as completely false.
Ghana's HIV Battle Gains Ground: New Infections Fall Over 8% in a Year
Ghana records significant progress in combating HIV, with new infections declining by more than 8% between 2024 and 2025.
President Mahama launches public health push: Ghanaians urged to cut sugar, ditch late-night heavy meals
During Volta region tour, Mahama warns excessive sugar and late dining habits fuel diabetes and cancer risk.
Ghana's Silent Killer: Why Hemorrhagic Stroke Is Now the Nation's Leading Cause of Death
Neurosurgeons warn of rising hemorrhagic stroke deaths in Ghana, highlighting critical shortages in diagnostic equipment and surgical capacity across public hospitals.
Ghana's Clean-up Victory Risks Going Up in Smoke Without Proper Waste Management
The nationwide flood clean-up exposed Ghana's critical waste disposal crisis as residents resort to burning refuse instead of proper management.
Ghana's Local Government Minister Pushes MMDCEs to Prioritise Sanitation as Nation Scales Up Efforts
Government official urges metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives to elevate sanitation as priority amid plans for more frequent national exercises.
Inside Africa's Hidden Battle Against Polio: How Community Health Workers Are Closing the Gap
Community health volunteers across East Africa are hunting polio in remote regions where formal health systems fail, racing against time to prevent outbreaks.