A recent World Health Organization (WHO) report highlights the devastating impact of substance use on global health, with 2.6 million deaths attributed to alcohol consumption and 0.6 million to psychoactive drug use in 2019. The report emphasizes the urgent need for accelerated actions to reduce substance use and improve access […]

As a cholera outbreak spreads across Lagos state, Comfort Ajayi, a mother of three, is taking no chances. She’s educating herself and her family on hygiene and prevention measures to stay safe. Health authorities declared an outbreak on June 15, 2024, with 436 suspected cases reported. With support from the […]

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 […]