Health – Page 2 – Omanghana

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued an urgent public health advisory cautioning Ghanaians against accepting, purchasing, consuming, or selling food items that have been recovered from floodwaters. The warning follows the flooding that affected parts of Accra in June 2026, after videos and images circulated on social media showing individuals retrieving waterlogged food […]

The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has stepped up nationwide monitoring and enforcement exercises, targeting unlicensed health facilities and unqualified practitioners as part of a broader effort to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare delivery system and protect public safety. In an official public brief, the agency said the intensified inspections are designed to ensure strict compliance with […]

The Public Health Division of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a strong warning to the public to exercise extreme caution in food and water consumption to help prevent a possible cholera outbreak following recent flooding across parts of the country. Dr. Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe, Director of the Public Health Division at the GHS, emphasized […]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could inflict economic losses of up to $3.6 billion if the virus spreads beyond its current hotspots, threatening years of development gains across the continent. In a new economic assessment, the UNDP said the health emergency is rapidly evolving […]

The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has destroyed a large cache of seized narcotics and illicit tobacco products in Wa, as part of ongoing efforts to curb cross-border smuggling, protect public health, and enforce tax compliance. The destruction exercise involved the burning of hundreds of kilograms of cannabis and more than a […]

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has confirmed that more than 7,700 households have been displaced and at least seven people remain missing following devastating floods triggered by the wettest month ever recorded in Ghana’s meteorological history. The catastrophic flooding, which peaked during intense storms on June 29–30, 2026, has left at least 12 people […]

A poultry farmer in Dawhenya has appealed to the government and the National Disaster Management Organization (NADMO) for urgent assistance after devastating floods destroyed his farm, leaving only a single chicken alive. The heartbreaking incident occurred during the torrential rains that swept across the Greater Accra Region on Monday, June 29, 2026, triggering widespread flooding […]

The National Cardiothoracic Centre (NCTC) at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has achieved a major milestone in Ghana’s medical history after successfully performing the country’s first two off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (OPCAB) procedures. The groundbreaking “beating-heart” surgeries were officially announced on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, marking a significant advancement in specialized cardiovascular care and […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the public not to panic following the confirmation of France’s first domestically detected Ebola case, emphasizing that the overall global public health risk remains low and that existing safety measures have effectively minimized the potential for wider transmission. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there is “no need […]

A heavily pregnant mother of three, identified as Chinelo, is receiving medical treatment after allegedly being assaulted by her husband during a domestic dispute, according to reports released on June 22, 2026. The incident, which reportedly occurred late at night, left the expectant mother with serious injuries requiring urgent medical attention and stabilization at a […]

FDA Warns Ghanaians Against Consuming Food Recovered from Floodwaters

HeFRA Intensifies Nationwide Crackdown on Unlicensed Health Facilities and Practitioners

GHS Warns Public to Stay Vigilant as Cholera Risk Rises After Flooding in Ghana

UNDP Warns Central Africa’s Ebola Outbreak Could Cost Continent Up to $3.6 Billion

GRA Customs Destroys 635kg of Cannabis and Over 1,200 Boxes of Illegal Cigarettes in Wa Crackdown

GNFS Confirms Over 7,700 Households Displaced as Record-Breaking June Rains Trigger Deadly Flooding in Accra

Dawhenya Poultry Farmer Appeals for Government Support After Flood Leaves Only One Chicken Alive

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Performs Ghana’s First Off-Pump Heart Bypass Surgeries in Landmark Medical Breakthrough

WHO Urges Calm After France Confirms First Domestic Ebola Case, Says Global Risk Remains Low

Pregnant Mother of Three Hospitalized After Alleged Domestic Assault, Sparks Calls for Justice

2026 Mid-Year Budget: More Funding for Flood Control

Bam Bam Says Ghana’s Film Industry Takes a More Deliberate Approach Than Nollywood

Ghanaians Lose Nearly GH¢300,000 to Fake Restaurant Scams in First Half of 2026, CSA Warns