Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The concept of “free” has become a mere illusion in Ghana, particularly when it comes to essential healthcare services like dialysis. The noise surrounding free dialysis has been exposed as a mere political gimmick, leaving patients to suffer the consequences of a broken system. The harsh reality is that the […]
Ghana’s Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reiterated the government’s dedication to successfully implementing and completing crucial health projects. These projects include the COVID-19 response initiative and the Program-for-Results (PforR) project, which have been underway with the support of the World Bank. A recent implementation support mission, led by […]
Paris, France – The World Health Organization (WHO) and Bloomberg Philanthropies have recognized three cities – Córdoba, Argentina; Fortaleza, Brazil; and Greater Manchester, United Kingdom – for their outstanding achievements in preventing noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and injuries. The awards were presented at the annual Partnership for Healthy Cities Summit in […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm on the global tuberculosis (TB) crisis, as drastic funding cuts threaten to reverse decades of progress in combating the deadly disease. With over 1 million people dying from TB annually, the WHO is calling for urgent investment to protect and maintain […]
Today, Ghana’s Parliament played host to a crucial forum marking International Kidney Awareness Day. The event, themed “Are Your Kidneys, OK? Detect Early! Protect Early!”, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including healthcare experts, Members of Parliament, Staff of the Parliamentary Service, and citizens. The forum’s primary objective was […]
