39 h. ago 4.6 Billion Still Lack Essential Health Services as Nations Launch Reform Compacts

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/4-6-billion-still-lack-essential-health-services-as-nations-launch-reform-compacts/An estimated 4.6 billion people worldwide still lack access to essential health services while 2.1 billion face financial hardship from healthcare expenses, according to the 2025 Global Monitoring Report released Friday at the Universal Health Coverage High-Level Forum in Tokyo. The report, jointly published by the World Health Organization and World Bank, reveals that progress […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/4-6-billion-still-lack-essential-health-services-as-nations-launch-reform-compacts/

Economics

56 h. ago Ghana’s Dr Bernard Appiah appointed to WHO Technical Advisory Group on alcohol and drug epidemiology

The World Health Organization has selected KNUST alumnus Dr Bernard Appiah as a proposed member of its Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology, marking a major global recognition for the Ghanaian public health communication scholar. The appointment places the Syracuse University-based researcher and former KNUST pharmacy student among leading international specialists advising the WHO on evidence and strategies to curb alcohol and drug-related harm. It also reinforces KNUST’s growing contribution to global health leadership and research expertise.

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60 h. ago Calls grow for stronger oversight as free trade and lax regulation fuel fake medicines

The rising influx of substandard and falsified medicines across Africa is being driven by weak regulation and unchecked trade flows, former President of the Ghana Pharmaceutical Society, Benjamin Kwame Botwe, has cautioned. Speaking at the 4th White Coat Ceremony for the Pharmacy class at Central University on Friday, Botwe warned that fake medicines pose a growing threat to public health, citing alarming evidence from global health authorities.

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3 d. ago With Child Deaths Projected to Rise for the First Time This Century, Gates Foundation Urges Global Leaders to Target Scarce Resources Where They Save the Most Lives

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/with-child-deaths-projected-to-rise-for-the-first-time-this-century-gates-foundation-urges-global-leaders-to-target-scarce-resources-where-they-save-the-most-lives/New Goalkeepers Report models impact of global health funding cuts, offers roadmap of best buys and most effective investments to slow this reversal SEATTLE, 4 December 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The number of children dying before their 5th birthday is projected to rise for the first time this century, reversing decades of global progress, according […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/with-child-deaths-projected-to-rise-for-the-first-time-this-century-gates-foundation-urges-global-leaders-to-target-scarce-resources-where-they-save-the-most-lives/

Events

4 d. ago GHS celebrates global recognition as Korea honors Acting Director

Ghana’s Health Service is praising what it calls a “milestone moment” for the country’s global health diplomacy after its Acting Director-General, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, was awarded the Diplomatic Service Medal by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. The honor, presented during the 2025 Korea Development Cooperation Day in Seoul, recognizes Dr. Akoriyea’s decade-long work […]

Politics

6 d. ago Dr Naa Asheley Ashietey honoured at Global Entrepreneurs Awards

Dr Naa Asheley Ashietey, founder of Nova Wellness Center, has been honoured at the 2025 Global Entrepreneurs Awards for her contributions to health and wellness innovation in Ghana.

Events

7 d. ago Korean Biotech Firm Partners Global Health Group on Malaria Treatment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korean-biotech-firm-partners-global-health-group-on-malaria-treatment/Shaperon Incorporated and Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) announced Wednesday a strategic partnership to develop affordable nanobody based therapies aimed at preventing malaria, targeting a disease that claims nearly 600,000 lives annually and afflicts over 260 million people worldwide. The collaboration will leverage Shaperon’s NanoMab platform to create antibody fragments approximately one tenth the size […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/korean-biotech-firm-partners-global-health-group-on-malaria-treatment/

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9 d. ago World Health Expo (WHX) Leaders Africa confirms Ministerial Delegation, Speaker Roster and Core Plan to Shape a Unified Health Agenda for Africa’s Next Decade

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-health-expo-whx-leaders-africa-confirms-ministerial-delegation-speaker-roster-and-core-plan-to-shape-a-unified-health-agenda-for-africas-next-decade/WHX Leaders Africa has today confirmed a strong ministerial delegation, a diverse line-up of global and regional health leaders, and a comprehensive agenda for its 2025 summit in Accra. This year’s conference builds on the rising momentum behind digital transformation, local manufacturing, improved supply chains and integrated primary care. The conference aims to accelerate delivery […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/world-health-expo-whx-leaders-africa-confirms-ministerial-delegation-speaker-roster-and-core-plan-to-shape-a-unified-health-agenda-for-africas-next-decade/

Politics

2 w. ago Digital Content Creation Industry Faces Unprecedented Mental Health Crisis

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-content-creation-industry-faces-unprecedented-mental-health-crisis/The global content creation industry confronts severe mental health challenges as recent comprehensive research reveals alarming rates of burnout, anxiety, and financial instability among digital creators. A landmark study released this month shows 62 percent of content creators experience burnout, while 65 percent report work related anxiety or depression. The research conducted by Creators 4 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/digital-content-creation-industry-faces-unprecedented-mental-health-crisis/

Events

2 w. ago Health Groups Criticise COP30 Deal for Weak Fossil Fuel Action

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-groups-criticise-cop30-deal-for-weak-fossil-fuel-action/The Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) has criticised governments at the COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, for failing to deliver transformative action on fossil fuels while acknowledging limited progress on adaptation finance and just transition frameworks. The two week United Nations Climate Change Conference closed on Saturday, November 22, with a compromise deal […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-groups-criticise-cop30-deal-for-weak-fossil-fuel-action/

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Gifty Ayoka represents GDI Hub’s CDLI at Africa Health Tech Summit in Kigali

Ghanaian Speech and Language Therapist, Gifty Ayoka, represented the Center for Digital Language Inclusion (CDLI) — an initiative of the Global Disability Innovation (GDI) Hub — at the recently held Africa Health Tech Summit (AHTS) in Kigali, Rwanda.

Politics

2 w. ago World AMR awareness week: Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana urges Ghanaians to use antibiotics responsibly

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has joined the global health community to mark the 2025 World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW), running from 18 to 24 November, under the theme “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.”

Events

2 w. ago ENSIGN Global University Marks First Graduation as Chartered Institution

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ensign-global-university-marks-first-graduation-as-chartered-institution/…Leaders Call for Ethical Public Health Practice Ensign Global University has celebrated its 10th Congregation Ceremony—its first since receiving a presidential charter—signifying a major milestone in its transition from a public health initiative to a fully-fledged autonomous university. Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, recounted the 20-year journey that transformed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ensign-global-university-marks-first-graduation-as-chartered-institution/

Culture

3 w. ago Brazil launches first global health adaptation plan at COP30

Brazil has launched the Belém Health Action Plan, the first international climate adaptation plan focused completely on health. The plan aims to help countries strengthen their health systems as the impacts of climate change become more serious and more visible. According to the COP30 Presidency, the new plan places Brazil at the center of global discussions on climate and health. They say Brazil’s Unified Health System (SUS) shows why health must be a key part of climate action.

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3 w. ago Belém Health Action Plan: A new global health blueprint finds urgent relevance in Africa

The launch of the Belem Health Action Plan at COP30 was anchored by a stark, simple statement from UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell: "We're reminded of the deep connection between human health and the health of our planet."

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3 w. ago Ghana deepens global health collaboration to advance health sovereignty

The Ministry of Health has hosted a delegation from the Alliance for Health Policy and the Institute Research Board to explore a U.S.-led initiative focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in pathogen sharing and health sovereignty.

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3 w. ago Medical Association Endorses Health Framework Ahead of COP30 Event

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/medical-association-endorses-health-framework-ahead-of-cop30-event/The World Medical Association (WMA) has welcomed recommendations issued by the Global Climate and Health Alliance as a strong framework for placing health at the center of global climate policy ahead of the dedicated Health Day at the United Nations climate conference on November 13. In a statement released on November 12, the WMA echoed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/medical-association-endorses-health-framework-ahead-of-cop30-event/

Politics

3 w. ago Forest Protection Takes Center Stage at COP30 Climate Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/forest-protection-takes-center-stage-at-cop30-climate-summit/Major forest-related announcements and indigenous participation are dominating discussions at COP30, the United Nations climate conference taking place November 10 to 21 in Belem, Brazil, with experts highlighting the critical role of tropical forests in addressing climate change. Brazil formally launched the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) on November 6, a mechanism designed to provide […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/forest-protection-takes-center-stage-at-cop30-climate-summit/

Politics

3 w. ago Global health leaders set to convene in Accra for the World Health Expo Leaders Africa Summit in December

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-health-leaders-set-to-convene-in-accra-for-the-world-health-expo-leaders-africa-summit-in-december/H.E. John Dramani Mahama is expected to inaugurate the Summit that will unite over 350 healthcare leaders from across Africa and the world. The 2nd edition of World Health Expo (WHX) Leaders Africa will explore strategies to accelerate healthcare transformation and build resilient systems. Accra, 10th November, 2025 . World Health Expo (WHX) has today announced […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-health-leaders-set-to-convene-in-accra-for-the-world-health-expo-leaders-africa-summit-in-december/

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