22 h. ago Global health experts to gather in Abidjan for Lassa fever conference

Top scientists, researchers, and health experts from around the world will meet in Abidjan next week for the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference.

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8 d. ago African health ministers sound alarm over malaria threat amid “perfect storm” of challenges

Ministers of Health, partners, and global health leaders have issued an urgent call to speed up Africa’s malaria response, warning that a “perfect storm” of challenges could reverse hard-won gains.

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9 d. ago African health leaders commit to boosting local medicine production

African ministers of health and global partners at the 75th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa have pledged to speed up local manufacturing of medicines and medical products to make the continent more self-sufficient.

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9 d. ago Business Forum in Moscow to unite entrepreneurs from 34 countries

Entrepreneurs and experts from 34 countries are set to gather in Moscow on 21st September for the Business Forum “Social Responsibility of Business: Investing in a Common Future”, which will take place within the framework of the World Public Assembly.

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2 w. ago New Conference Aims to Boost Women’s Leadership in Ghana’s Eye Health Sector

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-conference-aims-to-boost-womens-leadership-in-ghanas-eye-health-sector/A significant gap persists in who leads the world’s eye health services. While women make up 70% of the global health workforce, they hold just a quarter of its leadership roles. In ophthalmology, the numbers are even more concerning, with only 25-30% of ophthalmologists being women and a noticeable pay gap when they start their […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-conference-aims-to-boost-womens-leadership-in-ghanas-eye-health-sector/

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2 w. ago Health Workers Face Unprecedented Peril as Global Conflicts Intensify

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-workers-face-unprecedented-peril-as-global-conflicts-intensify/Health systems and the professionals who sustain them are being pushed to a breaking point across dozens of conflict zones. A coalition representing millions of global health workers issued a stark warning on World Humanitarian Day, pointing to a devastating rise in attacks and a critical drop in funding. For communities caught in the crossfire, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-workers-face-unprecedented-peril-as-global-conflicts-intensify/

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2 w. ago Ghana Airforce Helicopter Crash – An urgent call for an assessment of Ghana’s entire Aviation health

The recent Ghana Air Force (GAF) helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of eight distinguished Ghanaians, has brought renewed urgency to conversations about aviation safety in the country. While investigations are ongoing and the nation continues to grieve, the tragedy underscores the need to reassess not only the maintenance culture of military aircraft but also the overall health of Ghana’s aviation ecosystem. This article reflects on global and national aviation safety challenges, reviews Ghana’s safety frameworks, highlights persistent weaknesses, and proposes actionable reforms.

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2 w. ago Ghana Farmers Demand Mandatory Training to Lift Agriculture Standards

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/Ghana’s Concerned Farmers Association is pushing for a nationwide licensing system that would require formal training and certification before anyone can operate a farm. The group argues treating agriculture as a regulated profession is essential to curb dangerous practices, protect public health, and secure Ghana’s position in global food markets. Unregulated pesticide use and outdated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-farmers-demand-mandatory-training-to-lift-agriculture-standards/

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2 w. ago Global Plastic Treaty Talks Collapse, Imperiling Sustainability Targets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-plastic-treaty-talks-collapse-imperiling-sustainability-targets/A critical round of UN negotiations aimed at finalizing the world’s first legally binding plastic pollution treaty ended without agreement in Geneva. This failure jeopardizes global efforts to tackle a crisis poisoning ecosystems, threatening health, and undermining key UN sustainability goals. Over 1,000 delegates from governments, industry, and civil society failed to bridge deep divides […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/global-plastic-treaty-talks-collapse-imperiling-sustainability-targets/

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3 w. ago NCD Advocates Sound Alarm as UN Declaration Weakens Ahead of Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ncd-advocates-sound-alarm-as-un-declaration-weakens-ahead-of-summit/Global health advocates warn that critical commitments are being stripped from the UN Political Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health, risking a major setback ahead of September’s High-Level Meeting. NCD Alliance Policy Director Alison Cox broke the silence Thursday, revealing that the latest draft (Rev.3) has abandoned key targets and diluted proven measures […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ncd-advocates-sound-alarm-as-un-declaration-weakens-ahead-of-summit/

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4 w. ago Health Workers Demand No Plastic Exemptions in Global Treaty

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-workers-demand-no-plastic-exemptions-in-global-treaty/Forty-eight million health professionals and allies have issued an urgent call to eliminate blanket healthcare exemptions from the Global Plastics Treaty, warning that medical plastic waste directly harms patients and undermines environmental health. The demand comes as negotiators convene in Geneva for final talks on the UN agreement to end plastic pollution. Healthcare generates 15 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-workers-demand-no-plastic-exemptions-in-global-treaty/

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last month Ghana Launches Health Sovereignty Push with Funding Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-health-sovereignty-push-with-funding-overhaul/President John Mahama has established two national initiatives to reshape Ghana’s health financing and amplify Africa’s global health influence. At the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, he unveiled the Presidential High-Level Task Force on Global Health Governance and the SUSTAIN Initiative (Scaling Up Sovereign Transitions and Institutional Networks). The task force will drive reforms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-health-sovereignty-push-with-funding-overhaul/

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last month Ghana Launches Continental Push for Health Sovereignty at Accra Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-continental-push-for-health-sovereignty-at-accra-summit/Ghanaian President John Mahama has opened the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra with a forceful call to redesign global health governance, declaring the continent must lead its own healthcare destiny. The inaugural gathering, convened by Mahama on Tuesday, aims to forge a new paradigm where African nations control health investments, infrastructure, and policy frameworks […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-continental-push-for-health-sovereignty-at-accra-summit/

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