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Healthcare workers in Ghana no longer have to carry oxygen tanks across muddy hospital grounds thanks to a new covered walkway. The Underground Mining Alliance built the path to honor a leader who believed companies succeed by improving lives.
Ghana just became the first nation in West Africa to launch a dedicated maternal mental health policy, protecting mothers from 2026 to 2037. Up to half of new and expecting mothers face anxiety or depression, but fewer than 10% get help.
Ghana's Western Region is transforming primary healthcare with free services, upgraded facilities, and round-the-clock care. The ambitious plan aims to move communities from survival to thriving.
Victory Bible Church in Accra turned Easter into action by providing free health screenings, insurance registration, and essential supplies to hundreds of community members. The outreach brought relief to families facing rising costs while reinforcing the season's message of compassion.
Ghana becomes the first country to benefit from France's National Health Platform after Presidents Mahama and Macron met in Paris. The partnership promises to strengthen Ghana's healthcare system and support ongoing reforms.
Project C.U.R.E. delivered a full container of hospital beds, baby cots, and critical medical equipment to strengthen Ghana's healthcare system. The donation supports the nationwide "Heal Ghana" movement bringing citizens and organizations together to help vulnerable communities.
Ghana is finally turning promises into action by giving local communities real power over their healthcare decisions. A new technical committee has until December 2026 to draft legislation that could transform how millions access medical care.
A Ghanaian scientist at Imperial College London is using microchip technology smaller than your phone to speed up medicine development for diseases like malaria and diabetes. The breakthrough could cut years off traditional drug testing while reducing costs and animal testing.
Okyeame Kwame is celebrating his 50th birthday by building a pediatric emergency center at Manhyia District Hospital in Kumasi. The music icon will host a star-studded concert to fund the project that could save countless young lives.
Ghana's Ministry of Health just equipped 179 health facilities across seven regions with lifesaving cardiovascular equipment and new treatment guidelines. The initiative brings ECG machines, defibrillators, and diagnostic tools to communities that need them most.
The Asantehene of Ghana is calling on the government to complete a critical teaching hospital by year's end, a project that will train medical students and bring specialized healthcare to thousands. After years of delays, Parliament has finally approved the funding to finish the first phase.
Emergency medicine residents at Ghana's largest hospital are turning a viral crisis into a call for nationwide healthcare reform. Their honest assessment of overcrowding could spark the systematic changes patients desperately need.
A church leader and his wife organized their second free medical outreach for retired ministers and widows in Ghana's Ashanti Region. The event provided healthcare, hot meals, and cash gifts to 158 people who dedicated their lives to serving others.
Residents of Nkwakwanua, Ghana no longer need to travel hours for healthcare after Japan and local partners opened a new health center replacing a facility that leaked, had no power, and was invaded by animals at night. The new center brings maternal care, emergency services, and reliable water to a community that once relied on torchlights during power outages.
Ghana is rolling out a new program that will provide free primary healthcare to all citizens, making essential medical services accessible at no cost. The initiative aims to catch diseases earlier and reduce the financial burden on families across the country.
A new state-of-the-art emergency unit is transforming healthcare access for thousands in Ghana's Volta Region. The 15 million cedi facility addresses critical overcrowding and brings advanced medical equipment to those who need it most.
A new sports medicine school in Ghana is training professionals to fight the country's rising health crisis, where non-communicable diseases now cause 45% of all deaths. The program combines cutting-edge sports science with public health to transform how doctors prescribe exercise as medicine.
Ghana and Japan just signed a $20 million agreement to improve healthcare access in Ghana's Northern Region, bringing better equipped hospitals and services to underserved communities. The funding speeds up an ongoing project aimed at closing the healthcare gap between regions.
A renowned cardiologist says protecting your heart doesn't require complicated medical knowledge. Five key numbers and 30 minutes of movement four times weekly can dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease.
A new health center and borehole just opened in Ablekuma, Ghana, bringing quality healthcare to 150,000 residents who desperately needed it. The facility, funded by a Qatari philanthropist and built by Qatar Charity, marks a turning point for a community that has struggled with inadequate medical services for years.
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