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President John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to avoid eating late at night, especially after 7:00 p.m., and to reduce their sugar intake, warning that unhealthy eating habits can have serious health consequences. He cautioned that excessive sugar consumption increases the risk of diabetes and stressed the importance of adopting healthier lifestyles to prevent chronic diseases.
BreakingErnest Amoabeng Ortsin, President of the Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET), says about 45 people contract HIV every day in Ghana, with women accounting for 68.5% of new infections and men 31.5%. He called for increased public awareness, regular testing, prevention efforts, and an end to stigma to help reduce the spread of HIV.
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh says the uncapping of the National Health Insurance Levy (NHIL) has strengthened funding for Ghana’s health sector and improved the financial capacity of the NHIS. He said the move is enhancing healthcare delivery, ensuring timely claims payments, and supporting better access to quality medical services nationwide.
Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has unveiled plans to build a 500-bed children’s hospital and a 24-hour pharmacy at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital to improve healthcare services, especially for children. He said the project documents have been presented to the Health Minister, with President John Dramani Mahama expressing interest in supporting the initiative.
Dr. Amoako has warned that excessive consumption of sausages and other processed meats may increase the risk of cancer due to harmful substances they can produce in the body. He is urging the public to adopt healthier eating habits by reducing processed foods and choosing more natural food options.
The Ministry of Health (Ghana) has acknowledged concerns surrounding the ongoing nurses’ recruitment process following the introduction of its online system. However, Frederick Mensah-Acheampong has assured applicants that the exercise is being conducted fairly to support the Free Primary Health Care programme, especially in underserved communities.
Ministry of Health has assured the public that no case of Ebola Virus Disease has been recorded in Ghana despite recent outbreaks in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The ministry says border surveillance, health worker training, and public awareness measures have been intensified to strengthen the country’s preparedness and response.
BreakingDNA testing has confirmed a rare case where non-identical twins were fathered by two different men, according to Blueprint DNA Organization. The incident involved heteropaternal superfecundation, a rare condition where two eggs are fertilized by sperm from different men during the same ovulation cycle.
FeaturedDoctors at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital have withdrawn their services due to concerns about patient safety and professional standards. The Korle-Bu Doctors Association confirmed that the industrial action began on May 2 after careful consideration of the situation. They are urging hospital management to address their concerns urgently to restore normal services.
FeaturedThe Ministry of Health has warned the public to avoid fraudulent websites linked to its ongoing recruitment exercise, emphasizing that only its official portal should be used. It also urged people to report scammers, noting that some recruitments are complete while applications for nurses and midwives will run from May 4 to 15, 2026.
Ghana has become the first country in the world to complete a full national rollout of the RTS,S malaria vaccine, covering all 261 districts in a historic public health achievement.