12 stories tagged “ghana health”.
Since its July launch, the new cardiac catheterisation unit at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has performed over 80 advanced heart procedures, yet staff shortages threaten full utilisation.
Kwabena Mintah Akandoh urges countries to shape international health rules, citing Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare and MahamaCares as models.
The obstetrician‑gynecologist warned that maternal and neonatal deaths persist because medical expertise is not consistently applied, calling for stronger accountability and better communication in hospitals.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced that contracts have been signed and contractors are on site to build new hospitals in the Oti, Western North and Savannah Regions.
The Ministry of Health announced a plan to finish about 35 stalled hospitals, partnering with NGOs and private firms to avoid unfinished health infrastructure.
Ghana’s president launched a High‑Level Panel report at the UN, demanding that developing countries own their health systems through financing, production and accountability.
NDPC chairman Dr Nii Moi Thompson called for immediate action and cross‑sector accountability after launching the Presidential Initiative on Maternal Health Emergency Response.
Deputy Health Minister Dr Grace Ayensu‑Danquah revealed that 70 % of Ghana’s maternal deaths occur in 11 regions, prompting a targeted five‑year response plan.
President Mahama revealed a budget allocation for 100 new ambulances to replace broken vehicles and strengthen emergency care across Ghana.
Prof Alfred Doku of the National Cardiothoracic Centre cautions men that stopping blood‑pressure drugs for sexual concerns could lead to stroke or heart disease.
The Ghanaian company has switched from cylinder‑based oxygen to a cryogenic storage system, aiming to curb shortages and lower logistics costs.
The Traditional Medicine Practice Council reveals a massive registration gap, urging Ghanaians to seek licensed practitioners and warning of legal penalties for unregistered operators.
Professor Christian Agyare called on industry to deepen ties with universities and champion locally developed innovations at the 75th anniversary of the College of Engineering.
The social media giant faces the largest ever penalty after a New Mexico judge found it had lied about handling user data for over a decade.
Ghana’s former president called on Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to welcome foreign partners into their fight against extremism at the Financial Times Africa Summit.
A critical vulnerability in PHP has prompted governments and major websites worldwide to shut down or patch their services, sparking a global cybersecurity alert.
The Ghana Revenue Authority has confirmed that the food‑service firm has met its tax obligations, apologising for earlier miscommunication that had cast doubt on its compliance.
The rise of branchless banking has turned a simple payment app into a full‑fledged financial ecosystem, allowing users to invest in T‑Bills directly from their phones.
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