In a bid to strengthen health financing in the Caribbean, the Alliance for Primary Health Care (A4PHC) convened a two-day forum in Washington, D.C., bringing together representatives from health and finance ministries across the region. The Caribbean Health Financing Forum aimed to explore avenues for comprehensive health financing strategies, addressing […]

In a landmark decision, the World Health Assembly has agreed on critical amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) and committed to finalizing a global pandemic agreement within the next year. This move aims to enhance global preparedness and response to public health emergencies, including pandemics. The amendments will strengthen […]

There is a growing concern from the general public in Tamale for the establishment of a paediatric dialysis center at the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to cater for children in the five regions of the north. Currently, children seeking dialysis services are often referred to Komfo Anokye or Korle Bu […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, presented his Award for Global Health to three individuals for their remarkable contributions to advancing global health at the 77th World Health Assembly. Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley Her Excellency Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, received the award […]

The 77th World Health Assembly celebrated outstanding contributions to public health with awards presented to eight individuals and institutions. Dr. Edwin Dikoloti, President of the World Health Assembly, and Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, recognized winners from Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and the Western Pacific. The awards […]