In the wake of a meningitis outbreak in Ghana’s Upper West Region, Member of Parliament for Nabdam, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, is pushing for free treatment for suspected cases. As a medical doctor and MP, Dr. Nawaane understands the devastating impact of the disease, particularly among low-income families who struggle […]

In a groundbreaking move, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and other partners have launched the first-ever clinical efficacy trial for a vaccine against the Sudan species of the Ebola virus. This milestone marks a significant step towards combating the deadly disease, which has claimed countless lives […]

A growing outbreak of cerebrospinal meningitis (CSM) in the Upper West Region of Ghana has health officials sounding the alarm as the number of cases and fatalities continues to rise. As of the latest reports, 60 people have been infected, with 14 succumbing to the disease. But what is CSM? […]

Every minute, 40 people worldwide receive a life-changing diagnosis: cancer. On World Cancer Day, observed on February 4, the World Health Organization (WHO) honors the courage of those affected, celebrates scientific progress, and reaffirms its commitment to universal health coverage. The statistics are alarming: according to the International Agency for […]