UPNMG urges Mahama to address Nurses" and Midwives" plight in Ghana » March 3rd, 2025

The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG), has called on President John Dramani Mahama to urgently address the ongoing challenges faced by nurses and midwives in the country, following the recent State of the Nation Address, which they say failed to acknowledge their struggles. Read More

Non-adherence to family planning results in maternal death and poverty – GHS » February 27th, 2025

The Sekyere Central District Health Directorate in Ashanti Region has observed that non-adherence to family planning methods exposes pregnant mothers to maternal death and financial constraints.     Read More

Addiction is recognised as a chronic brain disorder – Psychiatric specialist » February 27th, 2025

A psychiatric specialist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Dr Albert Sedohia, has emphasised that addiction is not merely a behavioural issue but a chronic brain disorder that causes significant, long-term changes to the brain.   Read More

Government Cracks Down on Illegal Opioid Imports After BBC Investigation » February 26th, 2025

Ghanas Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced strict new measures to stop the illegal entry of highly addictive opioids into the country.   His statement follows a BBC investigation that exposed how pharmaceutical company Aveo was illegally exporting a dangerous combination of tapentadol and car...Read More