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‘Madara Sukudai’ cocktail may pose serious kidney and liver risks after lab tests kill rats within 24 hours.
National Security has launched a special operation to rid the streets of Kumasi of a popular toxic cocktail sold as a ‘heart cleanser.’ It comes as preliminary investigations by the Department of Pharmacology at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) revealed the herbal concoction, known in Hausa as ‘Madara Sukudai’, contained substances…
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Guidelines for the Integration of Traditional Medicine in Health Systems Approved by ECOWAS.
Guidelines for the Integration of Traditional Medicine in Health Systems Approved by ECOWAS. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved regional guidelines aimed at strengthening the regulation and integration of traditional medicine into the health systems of its Member States. The decision was reached on January 23, 2026, in Cotonou, following a…
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130 health workers leave for Antigua under the labour exchange programme
130 health workers leave for Antigua under the labour exchange programme. About 130 Ghanaian health professionals left the country on Monday, January 26, 2026, to undertake a three-year contract in Antigua under the government’s Labour Exchange Programme. The programme, the government said, is part of the government’s broader strategy to tackle unemployment while strengthening Ghana’s…
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Juaboso Government Hospital to be expanded to 120-bed capacity.
Juaboso Government Hospital to be expanded to 120-bed capacity. Juaboso Government Hospital is poised for significant upgrades, with plans to expand its capacity to 120 beds. The announcement comes after a promise made earlier this year by the Minister of Health, who also doubles as the Member of Parliament for Juaboso. The government of Ghana,…
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HeFRA shuts down 17 health facilities nationwide
HeFRA shuts down 17 health facilities nationwide. The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has closed down 17 health facilities across Ghana for operating without valid licenses or under unsafe conditions that pose risks to public health. The action, according to the agency, is part of a nationwide inspection aimed at identifying and sanctioning facilities operating…
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Newborn baby buried alive in India fights for her life
Newborn baby buried alive in India fights for her life. A 20-day-old baby girl who was found buried alive in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh is fighting for survival, hospital authorities say. She was found by chance when a shepherd, who had taken his goats to the area for grazing, heard faint cries…
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The Medical and Dental Council has received 32 complaints of quacks
 The Medical and Dental Council has received 32 complaints of quacks The Medical and Dental Council (MDC) has confirmed it has received 32 complaints of suspected quack medical and dental practitioners across the country this year. Registrar of the Council, Dr. Divine Banyubala, disclosed that many of these cases were flagged by members of the…
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CHOLERA DEATHS SURGE 50% IN 2024 AS OVER 6,000 DIE GLOBALLY
CHOLERA DEATHS SURGE 50% IN 2024 AS OVER 6,000 DIE GLOBALLY New global statistics have revealed cholera cases rose by 5% and deaths by 50% in 2024 compared to 2023, with more than 6,000 people losing their lives to a disease that is both preventable and treatable. The World Health Organization (WHO) says the case…
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MoH Launches Initiative to Improve Girls’ Hygiene and Well-being.
MoH Launches Initiative to Improve Girls’ Hygiene and Well-being. The Ministry of Health (MoH), in partnership with the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and the Ghana Education Service (GES), has commissioned three mechanised boreholes and distributed 3,000 hygiene kits under the Girls’ Hygiene Empowerment Programme. The initiative was officially launched at Teacher Mante Presby Primary…
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Caregivers lament over unpaid work; call for implementation of inclusive education for children with disabilities
Caregivers lament over unpaid work; call for implementation of inclusive education for children with disabilities. Calls are growing louder to tackle the burden of unpaid care work shouldered by caregivers of children with developmental disabilities in Ghana. Recent data shows that 90% of these caregivers provide support without compensation, often at significant emotional and physical…
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151 Ghanaian doctors return home after GNPC-sponsored training in Cuba
151 Ghanaian doctors return home after GNPC-sponsored training in Cuba. The GNPC Foundation has welcomed 151 newly trained medical doctors who have completed their studies in Cuba under a full scholarship programme sponsored by the Foundation. This milestone represents a major investment in Ghana’s healthcare sector and underscores the Foundation’s commitment to building a robust,…
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GAEC launches 2025 cancer awareness campaign: ‘Screen today, live tomorrow’
GAEC launches 2025 cancer awareness campaign: ‘Screen today, live tomorrow’ The Ghana Atomic Energy Commission (GAEC) has launched the 2025 edition of its annual Cancer Awareness Campaign at the Graduate School of Nuclear and Allied Sciences in Accra, with a renewed call for early detection and sustained awareness. The campaign, spearheaded by the Radiological and…
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The Health Ministry Has Extended the deadline for Proposals for the Supply and Installation of Dialysis Machines
The Health Ministry Has Extended the deadline for Proposals for the Supply and Installation of Dialysis Machines. Please refer to the Ministry of Health’s advert on the above subject, which appeared in the Ghanaian Times Newspaper on Thursday, 4th September 2025. The Ministry of Health (MoH) invites proposals from qualified suppliers, vendors, and organizations with…
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Childhood Cancer Medications to Be Free from the 1st Quarter of 2026 in Ghana
Childhood Cancer Medications to Be Free from the 1st Quarter of 2026 in Ghana The government, working through the Ministry of Health and the Ghana Health Service, are working closely with partners such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Saint Jude’s Children Research Hospital to improve free access to essential childhood cancer medicines.…
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Forged Certificates and Fake Credentials Rock Ghana’s Medical Sector.
Forged Certificates and Fake Credentials Rock Ghana’s Medical Sector. A disturbing trend of falsified credentials and forged certificates has been uncovered within Ghana’s medical profession, raising serious alarms about public health and the integrity of the country’s healthcare system. The Medical and Dental Council (MDC), the regulatory body for medical and dental practitioners, has confirmed…
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Health Ministry to Sponsor 15 Nursing and Midwifery Educators for PhD TrainingÂ
Health Ministry to Sponsor 15 Nursing and Midwifery Educators for PhD Training The Health Ministry will this year sponsor 15 nursing and midwifery educators to pursue PhD training, as part of a bold plan to upgrade Ghana’s health workforce and strengthen healthcare delivery. Health Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh announced the initiative at the 6th…
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NURSES’ LEADERSHIP APOLOGISED TO THE HEALTH MINISTER.
NURSES’ LEADERSHIP APOLOGISED TO HEALTH MINISTER. According to a press release by the leadership of the nurses on 3rd September, 2025, The leadership of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) today called on the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to render an unqualified apology for the recent media attack on his…
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Ministry of Health (MoH) Request for Proposals: Supply and Installation of Dialysis Machines.
Ministry of Health (MoH) Request for Proposals: Supply and Installation of Dialysis Machines. The Ministry of Health (MoH) invites proposals from qualified suppliers, vendors, and organizations with the proven capacity to supply and install dialysis machines for selected hospitals across the country. Interested and eligible entities are encouraged to submit comprehensive proposals that include: Technical…
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