By Allen OLAYIWOLA
Ghana's healthcare sector is a vital pillar of the nation's development, encompassing a broad network of public hospitals, private clinics, and community health centers.
Despite its critical role, the sector faces numerous challenges, including outdated infrastructure, staffing shortages, and limited access to advanced technologies.
Similar to healthcare systems...
By Emmanuel K. GADASU
In today's rapidly evolving world, the use of data has become indispensable across various sectors, from business to education, to healthcare. The church, as a crucial institution in society, cannot afford to be left behind in this data-driven age.
Despite its spiritual focus, the church is an...
…made by Ghana's electronic medical record system
By Ernest Bako WUBONTO
Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) an integrated electronic medical record (EHR) system designed to deliver efficient and effective healthcare in the country for both patients and health institutions, has however become exhausting to some healthcare workers and patients across the...
In a step toward inclusion and educational equity, the Africa Dyslexia Organisation has launched its second Dyslexia Advocates Fellowship Programme, bringing together a diverse cohort of 246 change-makers from 35 African countries.
These individuals are on a mission to dismantle barriers, challenge stigma and champion opportunities for people with dyslexia...
By Sarah N. BOATENG
As we strive toward achieving universal health coverage and Sustainable Development Goal 3—ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all, one issue demands immediate attention: the accessibility and uptake of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in Ghana.
HPV, a leading cause of cervical cancer, affects millions of...
In a significant stride towards inclusivity and improved health outcomes, Ghana is embarking on a transformative journey to enhance healthcare services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
This initiative aims to address the longstanding disparities in health access and quality faced by this vulnerable population, ensuring...
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana, affecting millions of people, particularly school-aged children.
Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia, remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana, affecting millions of people, particularly school-aged children.
Dr. Enoch Mensah Boateng, a renowned biomedical expert and researcher, emphasizes...
By Dr. Akinwande PUDDICOMBE
Imagine a Ghana where tobacco-related diseases are a thing of the past, where fewer lives are lost to preventable illnesses, and where families thrive in a healthier, smoke-free society.
This dream is achievable, as Sweden has demonstrated by becoming the first European Union country to officially attain...