ACCRA – The Ministry of Health and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, have launched a five-year program audit to assess Ghana’s immunization efforts and plan a smooth transition from Gavi’s financial support. The mission, which runs from 2024 to 2029, is a critical step as Ghana prepares to become fully self-financing […]

The Ministry of Health, in partnership with the West African Health Organisation and the Ghana Education Service, has launched the Girls’ Hygiene Empowerment Programme. The initiative aims to improve water, sanitation, and menstrual hygiene management for adolescent girls. As part of the programme, three mechanized boreholes have been constructed and […]

President John Dramani Mahama has announced the renewal of a strategic partnership between the Government of Ghana and the international charity Mercy Ships, with the Global Mercy Ship hospital vessel set to return to Ghana in August 2026. The vessel will provide free specialized surgeries and intensive training for local […]

It’s a habit so common we hardly think twice about it: you head to the bathroom, phone in hand, ready to scroll, text, or catch up on the news. What feels like a harmless way to pass the time is, in reality, a health hazard hiding in plain sight. From […]