The Chairman of the Advisory Board of Princess Marie Louise Children’s Hospital, Reverend Father Dr. Andrew Nii Lantey Campbell, SVD, has led the management of the hospital to pay a courtesy call on King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II at his palace in Accra. The visit, held on Wednesday, was to officially invite the Ga Mantse to the hospital’s 100-year anniversary celebration scheduled for June 26, 2026. Speaking during the meeting, Rev. Fr. Dr. Campbell disclosed that the hospital’s

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the recent outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) by the World Health Organisation due to the risk of cross-border transmission and the severity of the disease. According to the Health Minister, although no case has been recorded in West Africa, including Ghana, citizens must remain calm but highly vigilant as government intensifies s

The Director of Human Resource for Health Development at the Ministry of Health, Frederick Mensah Acheampong, has revealed that although all 16 regions benefited from the ongoing nationwide recruitment of health professionals, not every Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assembly (MMDA) was captured under the current exercise due to limited vacancies and the need to prioritise underserved areas. Speaking at a press conference held at the Ministry of Health Conference Room o

Ghana’s emergency healthcare and disaster response system is expected to receive a major boost as the Ghana Red Cross Society announces plans to establish a modern 100-bed humanitarian hospital. The President of the Society, Edward Donkor, made the disclosure during the 2026 World Red Cross Day celebration, where he underscored the growing need for a specialised medical facility dedicated to emergency response and epidemic preparedness. He explained that the proposed hospital

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (MP), has called on residents of the Oti Region to fully embrace the government’s #FreePrimaryHealthCare initiative and desist from self-medication, stressing that the policy is designed to bring quality and affordable healthcare services closer to the people. According to the Minister, self-medication continues to pose serious health risks to many Ghanaians, especially in rural communities where people often resort to taking dru

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister of Health, has clarified that the government’s recently launched Free Primary Healthcare initiative is not intended to replace the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), contrary to speculations circulating among sections of the public. According to the Minister, the initiative is designed to complement the NHIS and strengthen access to healthcare delivery across the country. Speaking to health workers in the Oti Region on Thursday night, Mr

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on African countries to adopt bold and practical measures to bridge the gaps in the training and retention of health professionals, stressing that health remains central to productivity, economic resilience and national security. Speaking at the opening of the Second Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum in Accra on Wednesday, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang questioned why many African countries continued to lose trained health work

Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has called for urgent and coordinated investment in Africa’s health workforce, warning that the continent’s growing shortage of health professionals threatens efforts to improve healthcare delivery and achieve universal health coverage. Speaking at the opening of the first high-level roundtable discussion of the 2nd Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum in Accra, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah stressed the need for

Ernest Chemists Ltd has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities by donating medicines and essential health supplies to the Ghana Prisons Service, with a message of hope to inmates that they have not been abandoned by society. The presentation, held at the headquarters of the Ghana Prisons Service on Friday, formed part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery within correctional facilities across the country. Speaking at the event, Emmanuel Adu, Head o

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has called for urgent collective action to eliminate malaria in Ghana, stressing that the country now has the tools, knowledge and experience needed to defeat the disease. Speaking at a press briefing ahead of World Malaria Day 2026, Prof. Akoriyea said this year’s global theme, “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.”, should serve as both a motivation and reminder of the progress made and

Safe sex could get more expensive if the Iran war continues to disrupt global supply chains, according to a new interview with the CEO of the world’s largest condom manufacturer. Karex CEO Goh Miah Kiat told Reuters on Tuesday that the company may be forced to raise prices at least 20% to 30%, depending on how long the disruption lasts. Global supply chains have been impacted by the war since the end of February and the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off some of t

A fresh call has been made for deeper collaboration between Ghana’s media and health institutions to tackle the information deficit that continues to limit healthcare access and outcomes across the country. The appeal was made during a health media engagement organised by Jhpiego in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service. The programme brought together journalists, healthcare professionals and development partners to explore ways of strengthening publi

President John Dramani Mahama has called for mandatory annual health screening for all Ghanaians as part of a renewed push to strengthen preventive healthcare and ensure early detection of diseases. Speaking at the launch of the government’s Free Primary Healthcare Policy at Osudoku District Hospital, President Mahama emphasized that routine screenings will play a critical role in identifying conditions such as hypertension and diabetes at early stages, where they can be mana

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh , has reiterated government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s healthcare system through a strong emphasis on primary healthcare, describing it as the most effective strategy to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and improve overall system efficiency. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, Mr Akandoh said the introduction of free primary healthcare is a deliberate policy shift aimed at moving th

A high powered delegation from Ghana’s Ministry of Health has paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, to formally invite him to the launch of the government’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative. The delegation, led by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Desmond Boateng, used the engagement to brief the revered traditional ruler on the objectives of the programme. The FPHC initiative is designed to expand access to quality primary healthca

The Government of Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to ending tuberculosis (TB) through sustained investments, stronger partnerships and expanded access to healthcare services, as the nation marked World TB Day 2026 under the global theme: “Yes! We Can End TB: Led by Countries, Powered by People.” Delivering the keynote address on behalf of the Minister of Health, Deputy Minister Dr. Grace Ayensu Danquah described tuberculosis as “a major public health concern that continue

Media practitioners have been urged to prioritise accuracy, sensitivity and responsible storytelling in their coverage of disasters, as stakeholders emphasise the critical role of information in saving lives and supporting recovery efforts. This call was made during a Media Engagement Workshop held in Accra by the Ghana Red Cross Society as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with the media and enhance public awareness of humanitarian interventions across the country.

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister for Health has inaugurated Advisory Boards for Nursing and Midwifery Training Colleges across Ghana, stressing the need for stronger governance, improved training quality, and strict adherence to regulatory standards within the country’s health education system. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, the Minister described the event as a significant step toward repositioning health training institutions to meet the growing and evolving demands

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has called for a more integrated and efficient approach in tackling tuberculosis (TB), HIV and malaria, stressing that the changing global funding landscape demands smarter use of available resources. Speaking at the Joint Annual Performance Review for the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP), National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) and National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) held at the Ghana H

Ghanaian Business Mogul, Ibrahim Mahama, has revealed that his former aircraft has been donated to the nation to serve as an emergency air ambulance. He made these remarks following an acquisition of a new private jet valued at $70 million. Speaking at the Kotoka International Airport, Mr. Mahama said the gesture forms part of his commitment to supporting national development and improving emergency healthcare delivery across the country. “My old plane is now an Emergency Ai