Researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have discovered the presence of Erythrosine, a banned substance, also known as Red Dye No. 3. in some
Ghana Records Human Metapneumovirus Case
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has confirmed the detection of a single case of Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) in the country. He made this known
Post-Election Mass Dismissals Nurses Threaten Strike
Perpetual Ofori-Ampofo The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has warned the government not to include newly recruited nurses in the recent directive suspending all public service appointments
Ghana Health Service Begins Cholera Vaccination
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched a cholera vaccination in the Accra Meteo to curb the further spread of the disease.
Winneba Records 29 Cholera Cases
The Effutu Municipal Hospital has confirmed 29 cholera cases recorded in the municipality. According to the hospital, one person has died from the outbreak which has prompted an immediate
Meningitis Kills 14 In Upper West
The Upper West Region has reported a total of 78 suspected meningitis cases resulting in 14 deaths. Seven districts in the Upper West Region have since recorded 78 suspected
Ghana Records 27.3k New Cancer Cases
Prof. Akoriyea (M) with GHS staffs The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has called for a collective action in addressing the increasing burden of cancer in the country and beyond.
NTD Remains Significant Health Concern In Ghana – Dr. Lule
Dignitaries present at the World NTD Day 2025 commemoration The World Health Organization (WHO) Country Representative, Dr. Frank Lule, has stated that Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) remain a significant
WHO Reacts To US Membership Withdrawal
World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commented on the United States’ announcement to withdraw its membership from the organisations. President Donald Trump
Cholera Strikes In Ashanti Region
The Ashanti Region has become the latest to join the list of areas affected by the cholera outbreak sweeping across Ghana. With five confirmed cases reported in three districts,
Cholera Claims 35 Lives, 4,000 Infected
Ghana is grappling with a severe cholera outbreak that has spread across five regions, resulting in 35 deaths and 4,155 suspected cases, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS).
GHS, MoH Embark On Cholera Vaccination Campaign
Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye The Ghana Health Service (GHS) and partners, on behalf of the Ministry of Health (MoH), will embark on vaccination campaign against cholera for persons aged
Cholera Kills 8 In WR
The Western Region has recorded 789 suspected cases and eight deaths of cholera across various health facilities as of December 7, 2024. According to reports, daily reported cases exceed