By Deborah Asantewaah SARFO
The European Union and German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) have taken steps to invest €33million in the country’s pharmaceutical ecosystem to make it a regional hub for vaccine production and transform the entire sector.
With €9.9million from BMZ and €23.1million from the EU,...
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey OBU
Naturopathy, the science of natural medicine, has long been a source of both healing and scepticism. While its history stretches back centuries, it has often faced scrutiny, especially from medical professionals and the public.
Critics have questioned the qualifications of naturopaths and cast doubt on their...
The Director-General of Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has indicated that the various health sector agencies are focused on collaborating with key stakeholders and adopting innovation to fast-track initiatives which propel the country to attaining universal health coverage.
The GHS D-G highlighted that the sector has implemented digital...
OmniBSIC Bank Ghana LTD., a leading financial institution committed to delivering exceptional banking services has staged its 6th edition of the quarterly health walk, drawing thousands of participants from Accra and beyond.
The 11-kilometre walk, which began at the forecourt of the State House, saw enthusiastic participants traverse key areas,...
By Prof. Raphael Nyarkotey OBU
Sorghum leaves for making waakye
In Africa, especially where the sorghum plant is cultivated and consumed, sorghum provides nutrients and calories. The sorghum plant is a member of the grass plant family called Panicoideae, and the “fifth-most significant cereal crop grown in the world and the third...
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in partnership with Engage Now Africa, and the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has commissioned a state-of-the-art 50-bed Mother & Child Hospital in the Sumbrungu-Agusi community in the Upper East Region.
The newly constructed facility is equipped with modern amenities, including labor and...
The Managing Director of Life Care Technology Ghana Limited, Ing. Bishoy Fouad, has been honoured with the ‘Most Outstanding Personality Award’ for his Exceptional Impact in General Healthcare and Well- being at the just-ended third edition of the Ghana Philanthropy Awards, 2024.
Ing. Bishoy Fouad’s visionary leadership did not only...
The Ghana Institute of Horticulturists (GhIH) is cautioning stakeholders in the agriculture sector to prioritise the promotion and adoption of responsible agrochemicals usage.
This is to avoid diseases such as cancer, neurological challenges, birth-defects and respiratory infections, among others.
While working toward increased horticultural production, there is a need to balance...
In celebrating Ashanti Month, the Telecel Ghana Foundation has organised two of its flagship health initiatives, Healthfest and Homecoming in Kumasi to support the healthcare and well-being of residents and communities in the region.
Healthfest
As a demonstration of healthcare support and community spirit, the telco organised Healthfest - a free...
By Kizito CUDJOE
World Vision Ghana and Polytank Ghana Limited have entered into a partnership aimed at improving access to clean water, sanitation, and sustainable development in communities across the country.
The collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that combines Polytank’s expertise in water storage solutions with World...