Ghana has been battling an outbreak of Mpox since May 2025. As of 1 September, the country has recorded 494 confirmed cases across 94 districts in all 16 regions, with one fatality. The outbreak has been particularly sev…
Read moreIn Ghana, conversations about sex and contraceptives remain sensitive, particularly when they involve adolescents. Cultural expectations, religious beliefs and stigma often limit young people’s access to accurate, age-ap…
Read moreCancer is one of the leading causes of death from non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among children worldwide. Each year, an estimated 400,000 children are diagnosed with cancer—but where a child lives too often determines…
Read moreWhen Ghana’s Western Region became the epicentre of the Mpox outbreak, health officials knew the response required more than routine measures — it demanded strategy, collaboration, and urgency. By early September 2025, t…
Read moreGhana’s last wild polio case was reported in 2008. For many, that might seem like the end of the story. But in public health, victory is never final. Polio can circulate silently, often without causing visible illness, a…
Read moreThe World Health Organization (WHO) thrives on partnerships to transform health systems and deliver life-saving services. In Ghana, one such impactful alliance is with the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Develop…
Read moreIn Bono East, a region characterized by sprawling landscapes, remote communities, and bustling highways, access to healthcare has always been a challenge. With a population of 1.2 million spread across 25,000 km², the vast distance to health facilities, coupled with high rates of road traffic accidents, paints a complex picture of healthcare delivery.
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