A new study indicates that global maternal deaths have declined over the past three decades, but progress has slowed in recent years and remains uneven across countries. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 research, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, estimates that 240,000 women died from maternal
A medical expert has cautioned that while misuse of herbal medicines can contribute to kidney damage, they are not the leading cause of kidney disease. Dr Prince Mawutor, a researcher at the Centre for Plant Medicine Research, told the Ghana News Agency that the
Health experts have raised alarm over the growing burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Ghana, revealing that about 13 per cent of the adult population, an estimated four million, are living with the condition, many without knowing. Dr Mensah Amoah, a Physician Specialist and Nephrology Fellow, in an interview
The Minister of Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that Mpox is no longer classified as a public health emergency of international concern. He explained that coordinated multisectoral measures, sustained vaccinations, and intensified public sensitisation had significantly reduced infections nationwide. Currently, only one person is
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women globally, and the number of cases worldwide is estimated to reach over 3.5 million by 2050, new research has found. In high-income countries, decades of investment in screening, early detection and treatment drove a
Many people believe peanut is not as nutritionally valuable as true nuts such as almonds, walnuts or cashews. But actually, peanuts have many of the same health benefits as the more expensive nuts and should not be overlooked as a nutritious food. Peanuts
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged the public to learn the signs and symptoms of cancer to support early detection and treatment. Cancer refers to a group of more than 100 diseases marked by uncontrolled cell growth resulting from genetic mutations, which
A total of 9,175 Ghanaians died from typhoid fever over the past five years, with 4,579 cases of typhoid-related intestinal perforations recorded nationwide. Data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) indicate that between 2021 and 2025, the country recorded 720,582 typhoid cases, underscoring the persistent public
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has urged consumers to report any suspicious products and food preparation practices, especially those involving substances with unusual chemical smells. The call follows a viral social media video alleging that some food vendors are using harmful substances,
High maternal and infant mortalities could undermine the national efforts towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), if urgent measures are not sustained. Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng, Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, who stated this, said maternal and infant deaths remained a major public health challenge in the