2026 Ghana West Africa Healthcare Excellence Awards: Top companies and individuals honoured
The 9th Ghana–West Africa Healthcare Excellence Awards took centre stage on Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Prestigious Marriott Hotel, celebrating individuals and organisations setting exceptional standards in the healthcare industry. Held under the theme, “Recognising Standards and Excellent Stewardship in the Health Industry,” the event brought together healthcare institutions, professionals, and policymakers committed to […]
Ghana launches Local Organizing Committee for 15th Africa Arm Wrestling Championship
The Ministry of Sport and Recreation has officially inaugurated the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 15th Africa Arm Wrestling Championship, titled “Accra 2026.” The ceremony, held at the Ministry’s conference room, was presided over by the Minister for Sport and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams, who tasked the committee with ensuring a successful and memorable championship. Speaking […]
We are 10 years Today!
We are 10 years Today! To all who believed, partnered, and journeyed with us, we say THANK YOU. Your trust has fueled our passion and purpose for a decade. Here’s to you, our valued supporters, and to the next 10 years of leadership in healthcare!🍸🍷🥂 God bless you abundantly🙏❤🌹 Read Views: 363
Skin disease outbreak leaves Mepe-Avetakpo residents in agony
Read Views: 2 The sub-divisional chief of Mepe Gbavie-Dekume, Togbe Kwasi Amedor III, has expressed concern over a communicable skin disease outbreak affecting many children and adults in Avetakpo enclave, a farming community in Ghana’s Volta Region. According to the chief, the infected residents are experiencing sleep deprivation, acute, and prolonged bodily pains. Despite the…
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AGAMal, NMEP to embark on Indoor Residual Spraying in 16 districts against malaria
Read Views: 1 By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Anglogold Ashanti Malaria Control, AGAMal is to begin an 11-week indoor residual spraying campaign in 16 administrative districts in four regions of Ghana. The campaign, a collaboration between AGAMal and the National Malaria Elimination Programme, NMEP with funding support by the Global Fund, seeks to protect about one…
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Scientists find drug that makes human blood poisonous to mosquitos
Read Views: 20 Researchers have found that a medication commonly used to treat rare diseases could make human blood lethal to mosquitoes, presenting a potential breakthrough in the fight against illnesses like malaria. The drug, known as nitisinone, is typically prescribed to individuals with rare genetic disorders that hinder the complete breakdown of specific amino…
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Elder Nana Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo: Biography of a Visionary Entrepreneur & Founder of Kama Group
Born in Suhyen, near Koforidua in Ghana’s Eastern Region, Nana Dr. Agyekum Addo faced early hardships that shaped his resilient character. After his mother became bedridden when he was six, he assumed the responsibility of supporting his two siblings by taking over her vegetable trading activities. Despite these challenges, he pursued education diligently, attending secondary […]
Kama Farewell: President Mahama and Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey Bid Farewell to Elder Nana Dr. Agyekum Addo
President John Dramani Mahama joined mourners and sympathizers to pay his final respects to the late Elder Nana Dr. Michael Agyekum Addo, affectionately called KAMA, at Suhyen, near Koforidua. The President was accompanied by the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, the Eastern Regional Minister, Mrs. Rita Akosua Adjei Awatey, and some regional and constituency executives. […]
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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