Ghana reinforces Ebola defences as DRC outbreak sparks regional alert
Ghana activates surveillance at airports and health facilities to prevent Ebola spread following surge in DRC cases.
MOFFA to Post Monitors in Every District to Stop Corpse Abuse at Funerals
Ghana's Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency plans district-level surveillance to curb disrespectful handling of bodies at funeral ceremonies.
MOFFA launches nationwide 'funeral police' scheme to safeguard corpse dignity across Ghana
Ghana's Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency deploys monitoring personnel to all districts to prevent corpse mistreatment and strengthen funeral industry oversight.
Madina Police Crack Down on Illegal Fruit-Ripening Chemicals Trade
A woman arrested in Madina for allegedly selling unapproved fruit-ripening chemicals used to artificially speed up fruit maturation.
Ghana Water Limited accused of misleading public over turbidity data amid galamsey crisis
A journalist challenges GWL's rebuttal on water quality monitoring, claiming the utility is obscuring critical data about illegal mining's impact on Ghana's water supply.
Ghana's War on Maternal Deaths: What Mahama's New Plan Means for Mothers
Ghana's maternal mortality remains three times above WHO targets despite progress. The government launches a sweeping action plan to save mothers' lives.
Ghana's Road Death Toll Demands Urgent Behaviour Change, Says DVLA Boss
Over 1,000 lives lost in first four months of 2026 alone; DVLA chairman calls for nationwide shift in driver discipline as technology and enforcement alone prove insufficient.
Africa's HIV Fight at Risk as International Funding Dries Up—Ghana's Health Systems in Danger
Shrinking global HIV/AIDS funding threatens to reverse decades of African progress, with children facing severe health risks.
Ghana's Health Ministry Conducts Mid-Year Review of Major Healthcare Pledges
Health Ministry reviews progress on Free Primary Healthcare, MahamaCare, NHIS expansion and hospital construction across newly created regions.
Ghana's Gen Z braces craze: dental trend or health hazard?
Fashion braces are gaining popularity among Ghanaian youth, but dental experts warn of serious health risks from unsupervised wear.
NACOC Chief Tackles Cannabis Myths at KNUST Youth Conference: Natural Plant Origin Doesn't Mean Safe
NACOC Director-General warns young Ghanaians that cannabis misconceptions—especially the belief it's harmless because it's plant-based—fuel dangerous experimentation.
Ashanti Region faces rising maternal mortality crisis as deaths climb in 2025
Ashanti Region's maternal mortality ratio has worsened, rising from 195.6 to 196.7 deaths per 100,000 live births.