A staggering 1.8 billion adults, equivalent to 31% of the global population, failed to meet the recommended physical activity levels in 2022, according to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) study. This trend has been on the rise since 2010, with a projected increase to 35% by 2030 if left […]

The Minister for Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has concluded a fruitful three-day working visit to the Ashanti Region. On the final day, he inspected the Adansi North District Hospital-Fomena and Sekyere Kumawu District Hospital, part of the seven district hospital projects initiated in 2012. The Minister engaged with staff at […]

The Ministry of Health has inaugurated a nursing and midwifery professional mentorship programme with an orientation workshop and induction ceremony in Accra. The initiative aims to strengthen the healthcare system and nurture exceptional nurses and midwives in Ghana. Alhaji Hafiz Adam, Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, represented the […]

The Minister for Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, began a four-day working visit to the Ashanti Region on June 24, 2024, to assess the progress of new health facilities under construction and engage with healthcare workers. His first stop was a courtesy call to the Regional Minister, Hon. Simon Osei Mensah, […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm on the deteriorating health crisis in the occupied Palestinian territory, including the West Bank, where escalating violence and restrictions on movement are severely impeding access to healthcare. Since October 2023, 521 Palestinians, including 126 children, have been killed, and over 5,200 […]