The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Ghana to accelerate investments in early diagnosis, comprehensive care, surveillance systems and research to improve outcomes for the estimated 18,000 children born annually with sickle cell disease (SCD) in the country. Dr Pascal Kingsley Mwin, Technical
Dr Enam Bankas, a Haematologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has called for urgent national action to strengthen mental health support and comprehensive care for persons living with sickle cell disease (SCD). Speaking at a symposium to mark the World Sickle Cell Day
The Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR) has urged the Government to take stronger and sustained action against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, to curb the rising number of kidney disease cases in the country. The Association said chemicals used in illegal mining activities
A new study advocates that a pint of beer contains a surprisingly meaningful amount of vitamin B6 – and that an alcohol-free version may be one of the better options for getting it. Drinking a pint of beer can provide “substantial levels” of an essential
Lifestyle modifications such as effective stress management, reduced alcohol intake, cutting down on salt and processed foods can significantly lower the risk of early death among persons living with hypertension. Dr. Felix Awindaogo, a Cardiologist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, said hypertension was a lifelong condition, but non-pharmacological intervention
The Human Milk Bank at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has made a passionate appeal to lactating mothers with excess breast milk to voluntarily donate and help save the lives of premature and vulnerable babies across the country. Dr. Ophelia Ganyaglo,
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed four new cases of Mpox, bringing the national tally to 1,062 as of April 11, 2026. No hospital admissions have been recorded, while the death toll remains at eight. Health authorities say surveillance is ongoing across
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