Kumasi: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has initiated a complimentary Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at girls aged nine to 14. Vaccinations are being administered at schools, health centers, and designated vaccination sites to ai…
Health Protection
Ghana’s MPOX Cases Rise to 670 with Three Deaths
Accra: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported an increase in Mpox infections, with 13 new cases bringing the total to 670 as of October 8. The outbreak, which began on May 15, 2025, has resulted in three deaths and is affecting all 16 regions and…
Elmina Polyclinic Upgraded to Government Hospital after 51 Years
Elmina: The government has upgraded the Elmina Polyclinic in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abrem (KEEA) Municipality into a fully-fledged Government Hospital, marking a major milestone in healthcare delivery in the area.
According to Ghana News Agency, …
HeFRA Crackdowns on Unlicensed Health Facility Operators
Accra: The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has launched an aggressive, nationwide enforcement exercise to compel all public and private health facilities to comply with the mandatory minimum standards for safe and quality healthcare. The l…
Anti-Drugs Taskforce Makes Strides in Curbing Drug Abuse
According to ghana news agency:ilogramme sacks of snuff traced to Tamale, with investigations currently underway. It also closed a facility at Ullo in the Jirapa Municipality for illegally selling tramadol and other addictive substances, including mor…