4 d. ago 900 women die in childbirth in 2025 – Gender Ministry warns Ghana is off track on maternal health

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has sounded the alarm over Ghana’s maternal health crisis, revealing that about 900 women have died from pregnancy- and childbirth-related complications in 2025 alone.

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4 d. ago 900 women die in childbirth in 2025 – Gender Ministry warns Ghana is off

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has sounded the alarm over Ghana’s maternal health crisis, revealing that about 900 women have died from pregnancy- and childbirth-related complications in 2025 alone.

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7 d. ago Energy Minister Pledges Stable Power Supply as Grid Hits Record Demand

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-minister-pledges-stable-power-supply-as-grid-hits-record-demand/Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor assured Ghanaians of stable power supply during the festive period despite the national grid reaching a record peak demand of approximately 4,300 megawatts, marking an all time high for energy consumption. The Minister addressed participants at a health walk organized by the Ministry on Saturday, December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-minister-pledges-stable-power-supply-as-grid-hits-record-demand/

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1 week ago Ghana strengthens sickle cell care with national screening and management guidelines

The Ministry of Health has launched the National Sickle Cell Disease Screening and Case Management Guidelines, marking a major step towards strengthening the prevention, early detection, and management of sickle cell disease in Ghana.

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1 week ago GHS warns of rise in road traffic accidents during Christmas festivities

The Ministry of Health, through the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has issued a public health alert, warning that the Christmas festive season is often marked by a rise in road traffic accidents, many of which result in preventable injuries and loss of life.

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1 week ago Health Ministry holds first Midwives’ Innovation Hackathon, showcases bold frontline solutions

The Ministry of Health has held its first Midwives’ Innovation Hackathon Exhibition, highlighting the creativity and problem-solving capacity of midwives as frontline leaders and drivers of change in maternal and newborn care.

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2 w. ago Health Ministry secures GH¢22.8bn to upgrade facilities and expand workforce

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that the Ministry has been allocated GH¢22.8 billion in the 2026 Budget to enhance healthcare delivery and strengthen the country’s health system.

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2 w. ago Health Ministry launches Vax and Pharm Project to boost local and pharmaceutical production

The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union in Ghana (EU), has officially launched the Vax & Pharm Ghana Project titled “Strengthening Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals Production in Ghana.”

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2 w. ago Health Ministry developing national AI policy to boost public health delivery — GHS Director reveals

The Director of Public Health at the Ghana National Health Service, Dr. Franklin Asiedu Bekoe, has announced that the plans by Ghana’s Ministry of Health, to introduce Artificial Intelligence nationwide to enhance public health care.

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2 w. ago Lightwave considers court action over Health Ministry’s silence on LHIMS dispute

Project Coordinator for Lightwave eHealth Solutions, Eric Adjei, says the company may be forced to pursue legal action as its dispute with the Ministry of Health over the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) continues without resolution. Speaking on the AM Show, he disclosed that Lightwave has formally submitted documents to the Office of the President, the Chief of Staff, and the Ministry of Health but has received no response.

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3 w. ago Health Ministry says over 6,000 newly recruited nurses paid, urges posted Medical officers to report to work

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that over 6,000 newly recruited nurses have received their salaries, covering part of the 13,500 nurses recruited nationwide.

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3 w. ago Health Ministry inaugurates new National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group

The Ministry of Health has officially inaugurated the newly reconstituted National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG-Ghana), aimed at reinforcing evidence-based vaccine policy and enhancing national health protection.

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last month Pharmacists’ crises: Rx24 Group demands immediate posting after 9 months of unemployment

A worrying concern in Ghana’s pharmaceutical sector has been exposed, with the Rx24 group, comprising newly qualified pharmacists, accusing the Ministry of Health (MoH) of severe delays in posting them for their mandatory housemanship.

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