Health News of Monday, 17 March 2025

JoyNews introduces new health show, Konsulting Room 5

Mahama Cares will not replace free dialysis treatment – Minister assures

Proper oral hygiene impacts overall well-being – Dr. Louisa Satekla

Sankofa lights up lives at James Camp Prisons with ‘Good Food for All ‘Project

EVE International Foundation marks International Women’s Day with health and legal education at Makola Market

Depression and cultural perception of mental health in Africa

1,000 maternal deaths recorded in Ashanti Region – GHS

CRS donates 20 modified motor-tricycles ambulances to improve emergency healthcare

Korle Bu Maternity Block renovation to be completed soon

2025 World Health Day: Governments, health community urged to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths

Ghana prioritises research-driven healthcare solutions to attract investments

GHS receives phototherapy machine for neonatal jaundice treatment

‘Wonnim Red’: Ghana’s opioid crisis

Anglogold Ashanti intervenes amidst surge in kidney cases in Obuasi

JoyNews Impact Makers awardee named Best Nurse in Sunyani East

Genetic drive to overeat found in labradors and humans

Severe heavy bleeding and hypertensive disorders are leading cause of maternal death

Researchers discover antibiotic-resistant bacteria in flies from Nigerian hospitals

Annual jab for HIV protection passes trial hurdle

Finance Minister assures relief for unpaid pharmacists in 2025 Budget

New Vaccine Institute CEO reaffirms Ghana's commitment to local vaccine manufacturing

30 health professionals selected for Cohort III of AHC Community-based Health Entrepreneurship course

Pepsodent’s Month of Smiles: Bringing oral health to every Ghanaian

There are less than 60 political appointees at Presidency - Kwakye Ofosu

Centre for Social Justice congratulates Dr. Sodzi-Tettey on National Vaccine Institute CEO appointment

Tamale Teaching Hospital achieves 28% reduction in maternal mortality

Heal KATH Project: Patients readying to receive care at two upgraded wards

Common vaginal 'imbalance' may be an STI

No free dialysis anywhere, NPP's inadequate GH₵2m expired - Health Minister

2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever Conference to focus on outbreak management, multisectoral collaboration - MyJoyOnline

Agenda 111 Hospitals: Previous gov't was disingenuous with figures - Dr Asiedu - MyJoyOnline

Ga Mantse, IPMC, Medicor, Hungary Embassy, others team up to tackle Neonatal Health challenges in Ghana - MyJoyOnline

Plans underway to upgrade Ridge Hospital to a Teaching Hospital - Health Minister - MyJoyOnline

Sangy Global, The Triage Centre commends AILDD Foundation Africa for Collaborative Efforts in healthcare support - MyJoyOnline

Health authorities hail US-based group for supporting treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases in Sekyere Central District - MyJoyOnline