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HEALTHA 29-year-old tricycle rider who defiled a 3-year-old girl he conveyed to and from school has been sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment by the Wa High Court. The convict, Mashood Naah, was found guilty after a full trial. He had denied the charge of defilement of a child under 16 years. The case was…
HEALTHThe Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy hospital ship, Auspicious Ark (Hull 868), has concluded its seven-day humanitarian medical mission in Ghana after providing healthcare services to 5,909 people. The mission ended with a farewell ceremony at the Tema Port on Friday, October 30, 2026, marking…
HEALTHA breast cancer survivor, Jemima Naana Boateng, has urged women diagnosed with the disease not to delay or abandon treatment out of fear that it could deprive them of the opportunity to have children. Jemima, who gave birth to her first child at the age of 45, six years after surviving breast…
HEALTHGovernment is targeting a significant increase in local medicine production, with an ambition to raise the country’s capacity from about 30 per cent to 70 per cent and reduce dependence on imported medicines. The move is expected to strengthen medicine security and improve access to essential…
HEALTHUS death row inmate Christa Pike has released her first public statement since her botched execution in September. “There hasn’t been a moment since that night when I haven’t been in pain,” she said in the statement. “My body hurts. My arms hurt. My hands hurt. My throat hurts. I still struggle to…
HEALTHThe Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has engaged students affected by the alleged sexual abuse at Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS), assuring them of the government’s support as investigations into the matter continue. The engagement provided…
HEALTHThe Ministry of Health has called for stronger regulation, public education and collaboration among key institutions to prevent lead poisoning and protect children from its harmful effects. The call was made at the launch of the 2026 National Lead Poisoning Awareness Week, held under the theme, “…
HEALTHThe Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has engaged authorities of Obuasi Senior High Technical School (SHTS) and community leaders on measures to protect students and support those affected by allegations of sexual abuse at the school. The engagement…
HEALTHWorld Vision Ghana has called for increased and sustained investment in hygiene infrastructure, saying that awareness creation alone was insufficient to improve hand hygiene practices and protect public health. The organisation said access to water, soap and functional handwashing facilities…
HEALTHA Breast cancer survivor, Jemima Naana Boateng, has urged women to seek medical attention at the first sign of changes in their breasts, warning that delaying treatment could cost them their lives. Jemima, who spent four months at home after being diagnosed with breast cancer, says she initially…
HEALTHThe Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in stroke cases reported to the facility, describing the trend as a major public health concern. The concern was highlighted during a free health screening exercise organised by the KATH Stroke Centre of Excellence in…