Eight Ghanaian research and development projects have received €2 million in grants to accelerate the local development and manufacture of medicines, vaccines and diagnostics under the Vax and Pharma-Ghana initiative. The projects, involving Ghanaian research institutions and pharmaceutical companies, are expected to bridge
Dr Angel Abena Tiwaa, a Medical Officer, has urged families to know their medical history and undergo regular health checks for early disease detection. She said understanding family health history could help individuals identify their susceptibility to conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and
Global leaders have called for renewed political commitment, sustainable financing and equitable access to HIV innovations to keep the goal of ending AIDS by 2030 on track. The appeal was made at the opening of the 26th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2026) in
New HIV infections have increased in Bono, with the region recording 1,145 cases from January to May 2026, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has said. According to Mr Ahmed Ibrahim Bambilla, the Bono, Bono East and Ahafo Regional Technical Coordinator of the GAC the new infections of the
Dr. Saiid Kwasi Adu, a Health professional has cautioned the public to be aware of symptoms and signs of stroke. He said, before one suffered from stroke signs like, palpitation of the heart, pains in the heart, missing heartbeat, various forms of headaches, pains in the chest, breathing difficulty, dizziness, sleeplessness, occasional weakness
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