In a concerted effort to combat the ongoing polio outbreak, a mass vaccination campaign is currently underway in the Gaza Strip. From February 22 to 26, 2025, over 591,000 children under 10 years old will receive the novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) to protect them from the debilitating […]

The Ministry of Health has commissioned a healthcare facility in Abotia Kpota, Volta Region. This is the result of a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Health and the Korea Foundation for International Healthcare. The facility will provide healthcare services to the local community, improving healthcare access and health outcomes […]

In a bid to strengthen Ghana’s health sector, a delegation led by Michelle Keane, the World Bank’s Operations Manager for Ghana, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. The meeting aimed to discuss ongoing projects and explore new areas of cooperation […]

In a landmark achievement, Nancy Abu-Bonsrah has made history as the first Black female neurosurgeon resident at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine since 1937. This remarkable milestone not only highlights her individual accomplishments but also marks a significant moment in the history of medicine. Born in Ghana, Nancy Abu-Bonsrah moved […]

Two senior orthopedic specialists, Dr. Latte and Dr. Hanson Ayum Lanyo, have sounded a warning about the dangers of relying on traditional bone-setting practices. In an interview on the GTV Breakfast Show, they shared their experiences with patients who suffered severe complications, including amputations, due to delays in seeking professional […]