Suzy Pinamang, a young woman who suffered a disfiguring eye injury, has arrived in the UK for surgery courtesy of business mogul Ibrahim Mahama. The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who facilitated the trip, commended the Ghana High Commission officials for their assistance and Ibrahim Mahama […]

The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Since its inception in 2000, GOARN has played a critical role in the global fight against health emergencies, deploying rapid support capacities and strengthening country-level operations. GOARN has responded to […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) is emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene in preventing the transmission of infections and providing high-quality medical care. On World Hand Hygiene Day, WHO urges governments, healthcare facilities, and frontline workers to reinforce hand hygiene practices. According to WHO, hand hygiene is a proven, cost-effective […]

A medical evacuation (medevac) program developed by Ukraine’s Ministry of Health with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), European Union partners, and other WHO Member States has helped over 5,000 patients access vital treatment abroad. The program was established in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which has […]

The World Health Organization notes that millions of people worldwide live with asthma, often without knowing it, due to the condition being underdiagnosed and undertreated. Asthma is a major global health concern, affecting millions worldwide, with a significant portion unaware they have the condition. It’s one of the most common […]