HEALTH

All emergency and outpatient services have been suspended indefinitely by the Tamale Teaching Hospital’s (TTH) medical staff. Their complaints include a hostile workplace, a dearth of essential medical supplies, and what they say is an insult to their dignity from high-ranking government officials. Following an emergency general assembly meeting Tuesday …

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has come under fire from the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) for firing the Tamale Teaching Hospital’s (TTH) chief executive officer and engaging in a furious altercation with the head of the hospital’s accident and emergency department. The Ghana Medical Association (GMA), the mother …

The Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) has praised telecom giant MTN Ghana for its continual support of Ashantifest, a month-long celebration of the Asante people’s rich cultural history. The celebration, which was started under the direction of Dr. Frank Amoakohene, the newly appointed Ashanti Regional Minister, features regional historical landmarks, …

In a world where seemingly insignificant actions may have a profound effect, a woman’s birthday party in Anwomaso, Ashanti, became a ray of hope for young girls. The co-host of Nhyira FM’s Obra show, Eunice Nelson Aweh, also known as Obaa Adwoa, decided to honor her special day by giving …

Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has expressed gratitude to the Ghanaian public for their well wishes over the weekend after learning that she had been admitted to the hospital due to an unexpected illness. The Vice President added, “I would like to thank everyone for the kind sentiments and …

Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang became ill unexpectedly on Friday, March 28, 2025, and was treated at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC). She attended UGMC on Saturday after the unanticipated health crisis, according to a statement issued by the Presidency’s Communications Directorate on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Medical …

The National Health Insurance Authority in Sunyani East Municipal of the Bono Region has announced a significant achievement in its performance review, organized by the Municipal Directorate in Sunyani on Thursday. According to NHIA’s Sunyani East Municipal manager, Alhaji Abu Appiah, the municipality achieved an impressive score of 105%, placing …

World Kidney Day is commemorated globally on March 13th each year. The “theme” for this year is “Are your Kidneys ok? Detect early, protect Kidney health”. Speaking in an interview, Dr Robert Yeboah, Program Director for Healthy Heart Africa program -PATH Ghana said, this theme focuses on combatting low awareness …

The Tain District Hospital in the Bono Region has been adjudged as a best-performing district-level hospital in the region for the facility’s impressive healthcare delivery. The hospital received significant acknowledgement at the 2024 Bono Regional Health Services Excellence Awards during the 2024 Annual Performance Review Meeting organized by the Regional …

In an attempt to improve healthcare service delivery throughout the nation, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a major reorganization of Regional Health Directors. The reassignments, which go into effect on April 14, 2025, are intended to support the goals of the GHS and improve the healthcare system. Previously …