The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about widespread health service disruptions in 70% of its surveyed country offices, resulting from sudden suspensions and reductions in official development assistance (ODA) for health. A rapid stock take conducted in March-April 2025 with 108 WHO country offices, primarily in low- […]

The Minister for Health and Social Protection in Morocco, Amine Tahraoui, visited Ghana’s Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to share experiences and knowledge aimed at improving healthcare systems in both countries. They discussed similarities between the health sectors of Morocco and Ghana, particularly in healthcare infrastructure, human resource development, and […]

Ghana’s first female Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has embarked on a three-week medical break starting April 7, 2025. This decision follows medical advice from her doctor and comes weeks after she was hospitalized for a sudden illness. Professor Opoku-Agyemang was rushed to the University of Ghana Medical Centre […]

Ghana’s Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has inaugurated the Ghana National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anesthesia Plan (NSOAP) Implementation Steering Committee. This committee brings together experts, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and partners to oversee the implementation, coordination, and monitoring of Ghana’s NSOAP. The NSOAP is designed to strengthen care in Ghana, […]

Today, April 2, marks World Autism Day, a globally recognized day to raise awareness and promote acceptance of individuals with autism. The day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 to encourage member states to take measures to raise awareness about autism. As the world celebrates this […]