The sixth edition of Miss Health Ghana (MHG), a pageant for health professionals, has been launched. This year’s theme, “Health through Innovation for a Healthier and Sustainable Future,” will explore how technology is revolutionizing healthcare delivery in Ghana. Speaking at the launch, Anthony Awotwe Bosumafi, Executive Director of JNCI and a board member of…
Dr. Zuri stood in front of the large hospital window, overlooking the bustling city of Nairobi. As the head of Kilimani Hospital, one of the largest healthcare facilities in Kenya, she faced a daily battle of decision-making that directly affected the lives of thousands. The complexity of managing a hospital in a rapidly growing city…
In the heart of Africa, the landscape of health is diverse and dynamic, shaped by the continent’s rich cultural tapestry and its myriad challenges. Community health initiatives have emerged as pivotal in addressing these challenges, offering localized solutions to pressing health issues. This story explores how these initiatives are transforming health care across different African…
Mpox disease is not just an African health problem – Says Africa CDC boss (video) The Director General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr. Jean Kaseya, has stated that Mpox disease should not been seen as an African health problem. According to Mr. Kaseya, Mpox is not just an…
World Mosquito Day is commemorated every year on the 20th of August, and it is an opportunity to raise awareness on the dangers posed by mosquito-borne diseases and the ongoing efforts to combat the world’s deadliest creature. Both malaria and dengue are transmitted by female mosquitoes and cause severe illness in humans. Because of…
In a heartwarming gesture, the Happy Man Foundation, as part of Charger Limited’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, made a significant donation to the LEKMA Hospital, bringing much-needed relief to 12 new mothers who had been detained due to their inability to settle their medical bills. The total amount cleared by the foundation was GHS…
Left to right: Okugo Mike, Lydia,Ngiro Joseline, Lowamoe francis and Emmy Look Adiaka By Richard Onapatum In a bid to promote sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among adolescents and young people, Nakere Rural Women Activists (NARWOA) in Uganda, a non-governmental group, has implemented a 9-month program in partnership with Mercy Corps. The…
The management of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has assured that the consumables needed by renal patients, currently stuck at the port, will be cleared soon. Renal patients at the hospital have threatened to picket on Wednesday, August 21, in protest over the delay in clearing these essential supplies. The shortage of these critical supplies has…
Ghana has activated an emergency response plan and heightened surveillance to combat Mpox disease. The move is in response to the recent declaration by the World Health Organization (WHO) that Mpox is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The Ministry of Health, through the Ghana Health Service says it has activated its emergency…
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has heightened its surveillance and emergency response systems to quickly detect possible cases of Monkeypox which has surged in the sub-region. This follows the declaration of the disease by the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) as a “public health emergency” of security concern on Tuesday. Origin…
An alleged rape and murder of a female doctor at a Kolkata Hospital has resulted in mass protests by doctors in India. The female doctor was allegedly murdered in a government hospital, according to multiple reports. On Friday morning, according to reports, a 31-year-old female trainee doctor at Kolkata hospital retired to sleep in…
Source: Africa Publicity Over 47, 000 Europeans died from heat-related causes in 2023, according to a new report by Nature Medicine. The report said the number of persons dead could have been higher. According to the report, without heat adaptation measures over the past two decades, the death toll for Europeans experiencing the same temperatures…
In the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, Dr. Adebayo Adeyemi faced a dilemma that had become all too common in his daily practice. As a dedicated physician at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, he was often caught between the needs of his patients and the constraints of a tight healthcare budget. Today, his challenge lay…
In the heart of the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, the air was thick with tension as the news of a sudden outbreak of a rare disease spread. The disease, which originated in a remote village in Northern Kenya, had found its way to Lagos due to the city’s dense network of international travel. With…
By Joseph Opio, Okadibong President As the president of Okadibong this is where we come in because we know teenage pregnancy is a major problem that hinders development in the country. Uganda, like many developing countries, grapples with the challenge of teenage pregnancy. According to the Uganda Demographic and Health Survey (2016), approximately 25% of…
A file photo of some Ghanaian nurses Source: Africa Publicity The Government of Ghana has started a recruitment exercise for thousands of nurses and midwives. A public announcement from Ghana’s health ministry said the country is recruiting some 15,200 nurses and midwives. Below is the public announcement:
