“I came here with severe diarrhea and vomiting and was told I had cholera. I was very weak but was quickly put on treatment by the doctors and nurses, and now I am well enough to go back home”, said Yaa, her voice soft b…
Read moreRotavirus, the leading cause of severe acute diarrhoea in infants and young children worldwide, remains a major public health challenge in West Africa. In settings where vaccines are not yet available, rotavirus accounts…
Read moreThe World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union (EU) have officially launched a new initiative, Strengthening Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals Production in Ghana (Vax & Pharm – Ghana) Project, to advance Ghan…
Read moreThe African Region faces over 100 health emergencies annually, stretching health systems to their limits and threatening millions of lives. From devastating disease outbreaks to complex humanitarian crises, these emergen…
Read moreIn many parts of Ghana, especially in underserved regions, the decision to start a family—or delay one—still hinges more on access than on choice. While awareness of family planning has grown in recent years, the availab…
Read moreWhen the world faces a health crisis, it is often the nurse or the midwife who stands first at the patient’s bedside, who hears the community’s fears, and who takes the first brave step into the unknown. Nurses and midwi…
Read moreImmunization remains one of the most cost‑effective public health interventions and a cornerstone of strong primary health care systems. In Ghana, sustained investments -in immunization have contributed significantly to …
Read moreGhana has successfully completed its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of core capacities under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance he…
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