Breast cancer remains a significant public health challenge in Ghana. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 4,000 new cases are diagnosed annually, and more than 2,000 lives are lost to the disease each year in the country. Unfortunately, more than 70% of these cases are detected at an...
YFM, Ghana's leading urban radio station, joined the global fight against breast cancer, with various activities throughout the month of October. The brand put together an array of engaging activities, which were aimed at raising awareness, dispel myths and encourage breast screening. Throughout the month of October, there were social...
Rock City Hotel, one of Ghana’s prestigious hotels, recently organised a successful breast cancer screening and blood donation event, drawing a diverse crowd of participants eager to make a difference in both cancer awareness and blood donation efforts. The event, held at the Mpraeso Lorry Station, was a collaborative effort...
As part of our commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our customers and community, Old Mutual Ghana is proud to participate in Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October. We are calling on all Ghanaians, especially women, to take proactive steps in the early detection of breast cancer...
Ghana's trusted insurance brand, Donewell Insurance LTD, partnered with one of Ghana's foremost radio stations, Happy 98.9FM, to organise the 2024 edition of the annual blood donation exercise. The lifesaving exercise, which was held at the Madina STC Station on Saturday, October 26, 2024, brought together staff of the National...
… 5th EAP Africa Summit calls for urgent action With mental health emerging as a pressing global economic issue, Ghana is estimated to lose 7% of its GDP annually due to psychological distress, reflecting a broader global trend. The worldwide cost of productivity losses linked to depression and anxiety is estimated...
By Juliet Aguiar DUGBARTEY Francis Archer, a business management tutor at Tarkwa Senior High School, has emerged Overall Best Teacher at the 2024 edition of ‘Duker Teachers and Health Workers Awards’ held at Tarkwa, Western Region. He was presented with US$14,000 brand-new Suzuki saloon car, and in addition         GH¢5,000 donated by...
A troubling surge of accidents in the country’s mining sector last year has raised serious concerns about safety within the industry. In 2023, seven workers lost their lives - up from just one fatality recorded the previous year. Furthermore, the number of first-aid Injuries increased from 156 in 2022 to...
By Sandra Agyeiwaa OTOO Healthcare experts in Ghana are intensifying calls for extensive care to eliminate Hepatitis C along with its devastating health and economic implications as Ghana battles with its increased burden. A report from the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 442,000 people are living with Hepatitis C and that...
Rock City Hotel, one of Ghana’s prestigious hotels recently organised a successful breast cancer screening and blood donation event, drawing a diverse crowd of participants eager to make a difference in both cancer awareness and blood donation efforts. The event, held at the Mpraeso Lorry Station was a collaborative effort...