3 d. ago Malaria deaths rose in 2024, funding cuts risk surge, WHO says

Malaria killed around 610,000 people in 2024, mostly young children in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday, warning of the risks of rising drug resistance, climate change and funding cuts.

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4 d. ago Adopt one national framework to tackle galamsey – Prof Fobih urges stakeholders

Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has suffered from fragmented and duplicated efforts over the years, resulting in widespread environmental degradation and public health risks.

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4 d. ago Adopt one national framework to tackle galamsey – Prof Fobil urges stakeholders

Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has suffered from fragmented and duplicated efforts over the years, resulting in widespread environmental degradation and public health risks.

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6 d. ago GHS warns public to brace for health risks ahead of approaching harmattan season

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a public health alert advising the public to take precautionary measures as the dry harmattan season approaches.

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9 d. ago Ghana losing over half a billion dollars annually on imported sugary juice concentrates — Experts warn of health Risks

Ghana is losing more than US$600 million every year importing fruit juices—many of which are made from artificial concentrates, high sugar formulations, and low-nutrient blends that offer little or no fiber to consumers. Industry data shows that in 2020 alone, Ghana spent over US$646 million on imported juice and beverage products, placing heavy pressure on […]

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1 week ago NHIS Spends 25 Percent of Budget on Hypertension and Diabetes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nhis-spends-25-percent-of-budget-on-hypertension-and-diabetes/Hypertension and diabetes are consuming such a large share of Ghana’s national healthcare budget that the future stability of health financing is at risk if the rising silent epidemic is not addressed urgently, the Country Director of PharmAccess has warned. Dr. Maxwell Antwi cautioned that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) now spends approximately 25 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nhis-spends-25-percent-of-budget-on-hypertension-and-diabetes/

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1 week ago Ashanti region sees sharp rise in BP, eye diseases and cancer risks after 35

A 35-day free medical outreach in some parts of Kwabre East, Tafo, Suame, Asawase, Manhyia North, Manhyia South, Oforikrom, and Subin in the Ashanti Region has uncovered an alarming cases of life-threatening health conditions, especially high blood pressure, cataract, glaucoma, and breast cancer risks.

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1 week ago Alarming cases of BP, cancer and eye diseases uncovered in 35

A 35-day free medical outreach in some parts of Kwabre East, Tafo, Suame, Asawase, Manhyia North, Manhyia South, Oforikrom, and Subin in the Ashanti Region has uncovered an alarming cases of life-threatening health conditions, especially high blood pressure, cataract, glaucoma, and breast cancer risks.

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1 week ago GHS warns of rising respiratory cases, urges stronger air quality enforcement

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is calling for stricter enforcement of the country’s air quality standards, warning that rising pollution is pushing respiratory illnesses to alarming levels across Ghana.

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2 w. ago Hypertension, diabetes driving rising health costs – Dr Antwi calls for innovative financing approaches

The Country Director of PharmAccess, Dr Maxwell Antwi, has cautioned that hypertension and diabetes are now consuming such a large share of Ghana’s national healthcare budget that the future stability of Ghana’s health financing is at risk if the rising silent epidemic is not dealt with.

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2 w. ago Geneticist Challenges GMO Safety Claims in African Agriculture Podcast

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/geneticist-challenges-gmo-safety-claims-in-african-agriculture-podcast/A molecular geneticist from King’s College London has challenged the scientific basis for deploying genetically modified crops in Africa, arguing that current regulatory frameworks fail to account for significant health risks demonstrated in animal studies. Professor Michael Antoniou, head of the Gene Expression and Therapy Group at King’s College London School of Medicine, appeared on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/geneticist-challenges-gmo-safety-claims-in-african-agriculture-podcast/

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2 w. ago Authorities investigate suspected cyanide contamination in Amansie West

Authorities in the Amansie West District are investigating a suspected cyanide contamination in local water sources, prompting emergency action from government and community stakeholders. District Coordinating Director Thomas Okrah Kwame confirmed that the chemical, reportedly smuggled into the district for illegal mining, poses serious health and environmental risks.

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2 w. ago Women Bear Health Burden as Tolon Water Infrastructure Fails Dry Season Test

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/women-bear-health-burden-as-tolon-water-infrastructure-fails-dry-season-test/Women in Tolon District are facing escalating health risks and economic losses as failing groundwater infrastructure forces them to depend on contaminated surface water sources, research shows. The crisis exposes dangerous gaps in Ghana’s rural water delivery system, particularly as dry season pressures intensify across Northern Region. Recent scientific studies reveal that groundwater quality in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/women-bear-health-burden-as-tolon-water-infrastructure-fails-dry-season-test/

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3 w. ago Health experts warn Ghana risks ‘death care’ system if reforms aren’t prioritised

Health experts have raised deep concerns about Ghana’s healthcare system, warning that years of poor prioritisation, weak institutional discipline, political interference and chronic underinvestment are pushing the country closer to what they described as “death care” rather than true healthcare.

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3 w. ago AMA warns of health threats as traders defy sanitation directives at Agbogbloshie Market

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has sounded the alarm over “rising health risks” at the city’s Agbogbloshie Yam Market, where traders continue to sell food along open drains and trash-filled walkways despite months of warnings and cleanup exercises.

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3 w. ago CHAG cautions against spiritual emptiness in Ghana’s healthcare system  

The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) has cautioned that efficiency without faith risks undermining healthcare, urging moral renewal to sustain compassion and ethics in health delivery. 

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3 w. ago AMA arrests 12 sanitation offenders; warns of health threats at Agbogbloshie Market

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) says it’s sounding the alarm over “rising health risks” at the city’s Agbogbloshie Yam Market, where traders continue to sell food along open drains and trash-filled walkways despite months of warnings and cleanup exercises.

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