HEALTH

The Government, through the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining the free dialysis program recently incorporated into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) Benefit Package. The…
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In modern diet culture, sugar has been cast as the supervillain. We’re told that it’s as addictive as a Class A drug and just as deadly. Although this dramatic narrative oversimplifies the issue, it is undeniable that most people consume…
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Intimacy in a relationship isn’t solely about physical affection; it’s about fostering a deep emotional connection, trust, and mutual understanding. While physical intimacy plays a role, nonsexual ways of connecting are equally important…
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revealed that between 2020 and 2024, a total of 1,000 women lost their lives while giving birth in the Ashanti Region. This figure underscores the persistent challenge of maternal mortality in the…
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The Ghana Chamber of Pharmacy has appealed to the government to provide targeted support to the pharmaceutical industry, emphasising the need for policies and incentives to ensure the sector’s growth and sustainability. This call comes…
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There is a growing concern about the increasing rate of kidney diseases in Ghana with 13 out of 100 people believed to be having some form of kidney disease.  This translates to about four million of the over 30 million Ghanaians living…
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The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Glaucoma Patient Association of Ghana, has officially launched the 2025 World Glaucoma Week. This global initiative aims to raise awareness about glaucoma and encourage regular eye and…
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The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has officially inaugurated the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund (MahamaCares) Taskforce to oversee the successful implementation of the initiative. MahamaCares, an initiative of His…
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We’ve all heard it: "Nice guys finish last." The phrase suggests that kindness somehow keeps you trailing behind in both life and love. But is this just another overblown stereotype, or is there some truth to it? Let’s take a closer look at…
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The Minister of Health, Hon. Mintah Akandoh has paid a working visit to the Ahanta West Municipal Hospital- Bokro in the Western Region to assess the state of the facility. The hospital, which is one of the health facilities under the…
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