By Anthony Obeng Afranie The announcement of John Mahama’s ambitious plan to establish a 500-bed specialist children’s hospital in Accra has ignited a wave of reactions from various stakeholders and the community at large. Health professionals, parents, and local advocacy groups have expressed overwhelming support for the initiative, viewing it as a critical step towards […]
By King Amoah In a heartfelt appeal, Juliet Oforiwa, a Kumasi-based midwife, has called upon Queen Mothers across Ghana to step into the forefront in the fight against teenage pregnancy. Speaking to the correspondent in an interview, Oforiwa believes that these influential women, who hold esteemed positions in their communities can significantly impact public health […]
In a nation where the journey to motherhood can be fraught with challenges, former President John Mahama’s vision for affordable fertility care in Ghana emerges as a transformative beacon of hope for women across the country. With fertility issues affecting countless families and stigmas surrounding reproductive health often leaving many in silence, Mahama’s commitment seeks […]
Describing it as a game changer for girls’ education in Ghana. By King Amoah. In a groundbreaking initiative aiming to break down barriers to education for girls, former President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to offer free sanitary pads to school girls across Ghana. This commitment has sparked significant enthusiasm among students, educators, and health […]
By King Amoah As Ghana continues to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, many citizens are raising concerns about the government’s decision to impose a COVID-19 tax. Originally introduced as a temporary measure to address the financial strain caused by the pandemic, this tax has sparked significant debate among the populace. Citizens are questioning its necessity now […]
A woman has revealed she was hit with some cruel comments from friends when she came out as abrosexual – a term she only discovered when she was 30-years-old. Thankfully, now she feels ‘seen’ Emma Flint realised she was abrosexual after discovering the term at 30. A woman has opened up about the backlash she […]
By King Amoah In monitoring an Accra- based Top Radio located at Kokomlemle, evening news bulletin on Friday August 30, Mr. Rodic Adjei, the Deputy Director of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), expressed grave concerns over the alarming rise in the use of illegal Sudan Dye 4 (commonly known as Suede) chemicals in edible […]
Next time any government official blames Ghana’s economic mess on Covid and Ukraine, remind them that Ghana was not the only country affected, and then show them the following: 1. Number of Covid deaths:* . South Africa: 102,595 . Kenya: 5,689 . Ghana: 1,462 . China: 5,272 . Ukraine: 112,518 . Russia: 402,756 *2. Inflation […]
ASEPA has noted with deep concerns the Ministry of H mmealth’s inability to clear family planning medications donated to Ghana by donor partners from the Tema port since February 2024. Our checks at the regional medical stores across the Countries reveals that these medications have been in short supply since February 2024, meanwhile these medications […]
We will: 1. Uncap the National Health Insurance Levy and ensure the timely release of payments to service providers and additional funds to finance health care for Ghanaians. 2. Establish the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund (MAHAMACARES) to support the cost of health care for persons with chronic diseases such as kidney failure (dialysis), cancers, […]
