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Jul

Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network: NDPC and WFP’s Alliance to Combat Malnutrition in Ghana

  • Nana Kwaku Ofori / 2 days
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The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have officially launched the Scaling Up Nutrition Business Network (SBN) in Accra, a landmark initiative aimed at harnessing private-sector engagement to reduce malnutrition across Ghana. This collaboration builds upon Ghana’s membership in the global SUN Movement since 2011, where the NDPC has served as the […]

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Jul

African Union and WHO Forge New Era of Health Sovereignty Through Revitalized Strategic Partnership

  • Nana Kwaku Ofori / 2 days
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The African Union (AU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have reasserted their long-standing collaboration by renewing their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking what many experts see as a critical recalibration of health diplomacy, accountability, and sustainability on the African continent. Signed on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva in May 2025, […]

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Jul

NHIA’s Preventive and Promotive Health Initiative: Mobilising Ghana Towards Sustainable Wellbeing

  • Nana Kwaku Ofori / 2 days
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Ghana’s healthcare system stands at a pivotal juncture as it strives to balance the dual imperatives of treating existing illnesses and preventing new ones. Chronic and infectious diseases continue to strain hospitals and clinics, driving a national conversation about the most effective pathways to universal health coverage.  In late May 2024, the National Health Insurance Authority […]

08
Jul

WELLNESS AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH: MAKING GHANA HEALTHIER

  • Nana Kwaku Ofori / 2 days
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Ghana’s healthcare landscape is shifting under the weight of a growing dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases. Traditionally, medical services have focused on treating illnesses once they arise, but the urgent need for a proactive, prevention-oriented approach has never been clearer. Addressing health risks before they manifest not only improves individual well-being but also strengthens […]

08
Jul

Ghana Association of Radiologists Advocates for Advanced Imaging Investment to Enhance Trauma Care and Launch Forensic Radiology

  • Nana Kwaku Ofori / 2 days
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On June 3, 2024, the Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR), together with key regional and international partners, issued a unified appeal to the Ghanaian government: invest in high-end imaging technologies—particularly CT and MRI—to bolster the diagnosis and management of traumatic brain and spinal injuries. This call emerged at the close of GAR’s 12th Annual General & […]

08
Jul

Transforming Reproductive Health in Zambia: The Power of Values Clarification and Attitude Transformation

  • Nana Kwaku Ofori / 2 days
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Across Zambia, adolescents and young people frequently encounter stigma, judgment, and misinformation when seeking sexual and reproductive health and rights services. Deeply rooted cultural, religious, and societal beliefs shape both community attitudes and the behaviors of health providers, often erecting invisible barriers to essential care such as family planning and safe abortion.  Recognizing that these […]

08
Jul

Rethinking Teen Consent: Empowering Ghana’s Youth to Navigate Early Sexuality and Prevent Pregnancy

  • Nana Kwaku Ofori / 2 days
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Amid growing anxiety over adolescent sexual activity in Ghana, experts are calling for a fundamental reassessment of what it means for teenagers to consent to sex at age 16. While the legislation sets the age of consent at 16, many stakeholders contend that legal permission alone does not guarantee the emotional maturity, education, or confidence necessary for […]

08
Jul

Bridging the Reproductive Health Divide: Addressing Teenage Pregnancy in Ghana

  • Nana Kwaku Ofori / 2 days
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Pregnant Teenager Amid Ghana’s ambitious development agenda, emerging data paint a sobering picture of reproductive health challenges hindering progress. Stakeholders warn that rising teenage pregnancy rates and insufficient sexual and reproductive health services are threatening national efforts to reduce poverty and build human capital. With the current national teenage pregnancy rate at 15.2 percent, and regional hotspots […]

08
Jul

Bridging the Gap: Menstrual Hygiene Challenges and Pathways Forward in Ghana

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For countless women and girls across Ghana, the monthly menstrual cycle remains shrouded in discomfort, stigma, and uncertainty, despite recent improvements in the availability of disposable sanitary pads. Menstrual health extends far beyond the mere management of bleeding, it directly impacts educational attainment, personal dignity, reproductive and sexual well-being, and even physical safety. Dr Abena K. Karikari Girl […]

08
Jul

CAMFED and PPAG Forge New Frontiers in Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health Education in Ghana

  • Nana Kwaku Ofori / 2 days
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In a significant stride toward bolstering the health and rights of Ghana’s younger generations, the Campaign for Female Education (CAMFED Ghana) and the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) formalized a partnership through a memorandum of understanding and simultaneously launched a six-month pilot programme on June 21 at Abura Dunkwa in the Central Region.  This joint […]