Health

Els: MBN360 Health The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has launched a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of a 29-year-old road traffic accident victim, Charles Amissah, following allegations that he was denied emergency medical care. In a statement issued on Monday, February 16, HeFRA described the incident as “deeply distressing” and said […]

Els: MBN360 Health The Ministry of Health has thrown its weight behind the Focus on Sickle Cell Foundation (FoSCel) in its efforts to raise awareness about sickle cell disease, a common inherited blood disorder in the country. According to the Ministry, about 2% of babies born in Ghana each year have sickle cell disease, with approximately 15,000 […]

Els: MBN360 News First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed her commitment to advancing health, education and economic opportunities for women and vulnerable groups, as she addressed the 30th General Assembly of the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development on the sidelines of the African Union Summit. Sharing the work of her office and […]

Els: MBN360 Health The Upper West Region has recorded 15 suspected meningitis cases so far in the ongoing 2025–2026 meningitis season, with four infections confirmed through laboratory testing and two deaths reported, health authorities have said. Addressing the media on Tuesday, 10 February, the Upper West Regional Director of Health Services, Dr Josephat Nyuzaghl, said the situation […]

Els: MBN360 News The President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG), Dr. Hilda Mantebea Boye, has raised concern over the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among children and adolescents, noting that such conditions are no longer limited to adulthood. Speaking at the Society’s Annual General and Scientific Meeting (AGSM) in Koforidua, Dr. Boye […]

Els: MBN360 Health Minister for Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says the success of surgery and the prevention of avoidable deaths depend largely on the readiness of health systems rather than the mere presence of hospital buildings. Speaking at the 66th Annual Conference of the West African College of Surgeons at the UPSA Auditorium in […]

Els: MBN360 News resident John Dramani Mahama has officially opened the 66th annual conference of the West African College of Surgeons in Accra, describing the gathering as a powerful symbol of regional cooperation and professional excellence in healthcare. Addressing surgeons, trainees, health administrators, diplomats, traditional leaders and guests from across West Africa and beyond, the […]

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