Hantavirus is a family of viruses carried primarily by rodents, capable of causing severe and potentially fatal disease in humans. Among the dozens of known strains circulating around the world, […]
The affected MV Hondius The world has grown increasingly familiar with the concept of infectious disease outbreaks disrupting international travel, but the emergence of a confirmed Hantavirus outbreak aboard the […]
In the spring of 2026, a deadly cluster of severe respiratory illness unfolded aboard the MV Hondius, an expedition cruise ship traversing the South Atlantic Ocean, sending shockwaves through the […]
WHO country representative, Dr Fiona Braka Ghana’s amendment to the national road traffic act and new safety standards marks a major step forward for road safety. Dr Fiona Braka Ghana […]
WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Around the world, countries are showing that eliminating hepatitis is not a pipedream, it’s possible with sustained political commitment, backed by reliable domestic financing. […]
The Economic Community of West African States has taken a decisive step toward saving lives across the region. At the 27th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Health Ministers held […]
World Malaria Day 2026 is a decisive moment for global health, a high-stakes rallying cry that demands renewed funding, bold policy action, and coordinated implementation to protect vulnerable communities and […]
President John Dramani Mahama The hospital is progressing quite well, and we want to make sure that it doesn’t stall and that it continues and is delivered on the due […]
Wastewater being disposed into a water body Ghana is positioning itself at the forefront of a global shift toward wastewater and environmental surveillance as a practical, cost-effective early-warning system for infectious […]
The continent is experiencing a shift from infectious diseases to a growing burden of non-communicable diseases. Honorable Grace Ayensu-Danquah Deputy Minister for Health, Honorable Grace Ayensu-Danquah Ghana is taking decisive […]