Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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 […]
Picture: Credit amount Holly Rehabilitation and Health As we gracefully age, maintaining health and safety becomes a top priority. Two significant concerns for elderly citizens are choking and falls. These seemingly minor incidents can have serious consequences, but with a few proactive measures, they can be effectively prevented. Here’s how […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over the immediate funding pause for HIV programs in low- and middle-income countries. This pause threatens to disrupt life-saving HIV therapy for over 30 million people worldwide, putting them at increased risk of illness and death. The funding halt, which affects […]
In a major public health achievement, Guinea has eliminated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis, also known as sleeping sickness, as a public health problem. This milestone marks a significant victory in the fight against neglected tropical diseases. Sleeping sickness, a vector-borne parasitic disease, is transmitted to humans through […]
In a groundbreaking achievement, Niger has become the first African country to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as river blindness. This parasitic disease is the second leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide and primarily affects rural populations in sub-Saharan Africa and Yemen. The World Health Organization (WHO) has congratulated Niger for […]
