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

Pharmaceuticals Society of Ghana condemns illicit Opioid imports and calls for stronger regulations » February 25th, 2025

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has condemned the illegal importation of dangerous opioids into the country and is calling for stricter regulatory enforcement.     In a sta...Read More