In a startling revelation at the official launch of the Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention in Geneva, Switzerland, it was disclosed that approximately 1,400 people die from drowning annually in Ghana. This staggering figure highlights a silent public health crisis that has largely gone unnoticed, despite its devastating impact...
In a bid to scale-up and strengthen the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA)-New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) has called for a collaboration between government, private sector and other relevant government agencies. Elaborating on the call for such a collaboration, a Senior Nutrition and...
By Evelyn ARTHUR The 2023/2024 National Service Personnel of Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) Ltd. have successfully completed the rehabilitation and equipping of key facilities at the Accra Rehabilitation Centre. The extensive renovation included the refurbishment of washrooms, office spaces and the fashion centre, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life...
By Mark Anum NORTEY  and Obed Annan NORTEY Picture this: you're at a local pharmacy, and despite your urgent need for medication, the shelves are filled with medicinal commodities you can’t afford. This scenario is all too familiar for many Ghanaians, particularly in rural areas, where access to affordable essential...
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey OBU  Laying on of hands In the book Laying on of Hands by Eastwood Anaba, it is explained that the laying on of hands is a spiritual process by which hands are laid on people for the transfer of spiritual virtue, gifts and blessings. The practice of laying...
By Elizabeth PUNSUi Five projects in the health, education and manufacturing sectors, being undertaken by AngloGold Ashanti Obuasi Mine (AGA), have reached various stages of completion, ranging from 45 percent to 90 percent. The projects include a robotics centre, a Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound with accommodation, a health...
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Ahantaman Rural Bank PLC has presented 20 leather-covered mattresses and GH¢1,000 cash to Kwesimintsim Government Hospital. According to the bank's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Benjamin Afful-Eshun, the amount is to support the hospital purchase consumables needed for managing cholera cases. “The donation is in response to a request...
By Dame Dr. Mrs. Mary ANANE-MENSAH & Rev’d Professor Samuel OHENEBA-DORNYO Political elections are part of our modern-day governance structure. The passion and emotional involvement that goes with active participation in the political space is a reality that many can identify with. The political season brings a beehive of activity...
The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has inaugurated its state-of-the-art SafeCare Hub in Accra, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the quality of healthcare for millions of Ghanaians. This facility symbolizes CHAG’s dedication to delivering patient-centered care while addressing critical gaps in healthcare safety and quality. Serving over eight million...
Regular medical check-ups and patient health data analysis by health-tech start-up Knoxxi Health Ghana at Mallam Market has revealed that over 70 percent of traders in that market have various stages of high blood pressure; but are unaware. In a significant community health initiative, Knoxxi Health, in collaboration with the...