Despite notable progress in public health, Ghana continues to grapple with a sobering reality: its average life expectancy, pegged at 65.5 years as of 2023, remains significantly below the global […]
The Ghana Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) has unveiled its Nutrition Month initiative for July, centering on empowering Ghanaians to decode food labels and make healthier dietary decisions. Under […]
On June 1, 2025, Ghana’s Parliament approved a landmark GH₵10 billion disbursement for the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), signaling a major shift in how the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) […]
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 […]
On January 17, 2025, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) sounded an early warning about an uptick in acute respiratory infections (ARIs) globally, particularly connected to Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) in the […]
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 […]
On 24 June 2025, President John Mahama held a pivotal meeting with philanthropist Bill Gates in Brussels, marking a significant moment for Ghana’s ongoing health-sector reforms and its role on […]
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 […]
On June 24, 2025, Bayer South Africa and Retina South Africa marked their seventh consecutive year of partnership, reaffirming a shared commitment to raise public and professional awareness of retinal […]
Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Nigerian influencer and beauty icon Achieving clear, radiant skin like Nigerian influencer and beauty icon Enioluwa Adeoluwa may seem like a dream, but with the right skincare routine, it’s […]