The Transaction Banking Team of Stanbic Bank Ghana has donated GHS 30,000 to the Gynecology and Maternity Ward of the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) Hospital. The donation covered the medical bills of 15 new mothers who have remained at the hospital after childbirth due to financial challenges. During the presentation of...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR The fourth edition of the West Africa Pharma Healthcare exposition- a comprehensive international pharmaceutical medical and healthcare industry exhibition - is set to take place from the 8th to 10th May 2024 in Accra. Organised by WEGVORAUS Exhibitions and under the auspices of the Ministry of...
Infections acquired in healthcare facilities are costing Ghana US$1.57bn each year, leading to thousands of preventable deaths. At least half of these infections could be prevented by improved water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in these facilities, WaterAid unveiled yesterday in brand new research. The new data, using World Bank methodology,...
The birth of a newborn baby fills families with joy and pride as it symbolizes continuity of a lineage. Unfortunately, some mothers do not return home with their bundles of joy due to complications during childbirth. Some even lose their lives in the process. Access to quality health care continues...
As we commemorate World Health Day 2024 themed ‘My health, my right,’ the focus turns to the critical importance of good food and nutrition, particularly in regions like Central and West Africa. Nutrition is the foundation of human health, influencing every aspect of physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. In these...
By Emmanuel AKOMEA Nyaho Medical Centre, a top-tier private healthcare provider, has reaffirmed its dedication to improving healthcare delivery by announcing collaborations with multiple partners. The medical centre, known for its commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services, has forged partnerships with several organisations to further improve patient care and access to...
Zoomlion Ghana Ltd., as part of its corporate social responsibility, has made a cheque donation for GHC25,000 to support the treatment of 8-year-old Akua Ankumah. Akua has been diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Lukemia (ALL) and is currently at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital receiving treatment. She needs urgent care of bone...
…as G-DNA, Peri Health Ltd .organises workshop to train midwives By Sa-ada SADIQUE and Adelaide ADUBOFFOUR Perineal trauma during childbirth is triggering a silent health crisis among Ghanaian mothers, with poorly managed injuries leading to severe long-term issues. Common injuries like obstetric anal sphincter injury and obstetric fistula are robbing women...
By Ama KUDOM-AGYEMANG Can you ever imagine a malaria free Africa? No way! Judging from the long, arduous, complex and expensive journey complicated by climate change, to find a permanent treatment, the disease might seem impossible to eradicate. While, existing interventions have significantly reduced the burden of malaria across Africa, mainly...
AstraZeneca has launched the Healthy Heart Africa 2.0 in Ghana, a significant step forward in preventive healthcare and the reinforcement of robust health systems throughout Africa. This initiative aims to combat the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular ailments, across the continent. During the launch event, Deepak Arora, the Africa...

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