Health

Breast cancer myths are costing women their lives, experts warn

Every October, breast cancer campaigners repeat the same message: the disease is treatable when caught early, but fear, stigma and misinformation keep many women away from hospitals until it is...
  • October 20, 2026

Rise in breast cancer cases alarming – Public Health Specialist

A public health specialist has expressed grave concern about the rising rate of breast cancer cases in the country.  Ms. Abigail Ababio says Ghana records approximately 5,000 new breast cancer...
  • October 12, 2026

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The smoke at the heart of the home killing and sickening Ghanaians

Millions of Ghanaian families cook on charcoal and firewood. Doctors say the smoke is making them sick, and the country has no plan to stop it. Esther Asante lights the...
  • October 23, 2026

 

 

 

Disability Lens

Mahama announces plans to import electric wheelchairs for PWDs

President John Dramani Mahama has announced Government’s plans to import rechargeable electric wheelchairs for persons with disabilities (PWDs).  He explained that the pilot project was to facilitate the movement of...