Charcoal use persists in Ghana despite health risks – GhACCF
Read Views: 68 Efforts to promote the adoption of clean energy sources for cooking in Ghana have encountered both challenges and opportunities. At a National Stakeholder Policy and Strategy Forum on Clean Cooking in Tamale, the CEO of the Ghana Alliance for Clean Cookstoves and Fuels (GhACCF), Mohammed Aminu Lukmanu, highlighted the country’s progress and…
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PCOS: Understanding the silent hormonal disorder affecting millions of women
Read Views: 47 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting millions of women worldwide, yet many remain unaware of its impact. It is a condition that causes hormonal imbalances, leading to irregular periods, excessive hair growth, acne, weight gain, and, in some cases, infertility. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), polycystic…
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World TB Day 2025: Ghana Health Service advocates for stronger interventions
Read Views: 2 The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service, has marked this year’s World Tuberculosis (TB) Day with a call for increased commitment, investment, and effective delivery of TB control measures. Under the theme “Yes, We Can End TB! Commit, Invest, Deliver,” the commemoration emphasized the urgent need for action…
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Ending open defecation: Rural Ghana takes bold steps for clean communities
Read Views: 1 By Jones Anlimah Several communities across Ghana are making remarkable progress in sanitation, thanks to interventions by key stakeholders including Plan International Ghana. Under its Integrated Package for Sustainable Development (I-PADEV) Project, a total of 16 participatory communities have been declared Open defecation free (ODF). This achievement aligns with the United Nation’s…
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