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photo by news.net The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as fatalities continue to rise rapidly across the country’s eastern region. The declaration, announced on May 17, 2026, comes as health authorities struggle to contain […]

Few meals deliver comfort quite like chicken and rice simmered together in one pan. As the chicken cooks, its juices and rendered fat seep into the broth, infusing every grain of rice with rich flavor while the meat becomes tender and succulent. Yet balancing perfectly cooked rice with juicy chicken can often be difficult. Rice […]

Boiling lemon peel, ginger, and cinnamon has become one of the most talked-about natural wellness drinks online, with many health enthusiasts promoting it as a morning detox and metabolism-supporting infusion. While experts caution that the drink does not directly “burn fat” or produce instant weight loss on its own, nutritional science and traditional wellness practices […]

President John Dramani Mahama has officially commissioned a state-of-the-art Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan facility at the Sweden Ghana Medical Center in Accra, marking a major breakthrough for Ghana’s healthcare and oncology sector. The new facility is expected to significantly reduce the need for Ghanaians to travel abroad for advanced medical diagnostics and cancer-related treatment, a […]

Scientists in South Korea have achieved a major medical breakthrough that could transform the treatment of blindness, successfully 3D bioprinting a living human cornea capable of restoring sight. The research, conducted by teams from Pohang University of Science and Technology and Kyungpook National University, was announced in May 2026 and represents a significant step toward […]

New research published in May 2026 suggests that Vitamin D supplementation may help reduce blood pressure—but primarily among specific high-risk groups rather than the general population. According to recent findings, the benefits of Vitamin D are most pronounced in older adults, individuals with obesity (defined as a BMI over 30), and people with pre-existing Vitamin […]

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Ghana’s Minister for Health, has indicated that the government’s ambitious Agenda 111 initiative may face significant challenges in achieving full completion due to financial and logistical constraints. Speaking in an interview on Citi FM, the Minister outlined the difficulties confronting the current administration in advancing the large-scale healthcare infrastructure project initiated under […]

The Government of Ghana has taken a significant step in advancing its Free Primary Healthcare initiative with the distribution of more than 24,000 pieces of medical equipment to health facilities nationwide. The move forms part of a broader strategy to strengthen access to essential healthcare services at the community level. President John Dramani Mahama highlighted […]

Nursing and midwifery education in Ghana is set for a major transformation, as training colleges prepare to award degree certificates and introduce specialised programmes, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced. Speaking at the inauguration of Advisory Boards for Health Training Institutions, the Minister said the reforms are aimed at producing highly skilled professionals who […]

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has inducted 75 new members into the Southern Africa regional pool of the Africa Volunteer Health Corps (AVoHC), strengthening the continent’s ability to respond quickly to public health emergencies. The expansion is designed to boost surge capacity across Southern Africa, enabling faster and more coordinated […]

80 Dead: Relentless Burials Reported in New Congolese Ebola Outbreak

Moroccan-Inspired One-Pan Chicken and Rice Recipe Perfect for Busy Weeknights

The Surprising Health and Home Benefits of Boiling Lemon Peel, Ginger, and Cinnamon

President Mahama Unveils Ghana’s First State-of-the-Art PET Scan Facility

Breakthrough in Vision: Living 3D-Printed Cornea Successfully Developed by South Korean Team

Vitamin D Shows Targeted Benefits for Blood Pressure Control, New Research Finds

Government’s Agenda 111 initiative

Ghana Procures 24,534 Medical Units to Anchor Free Primary Healthcare Rollout

Nursing Colleges to award degrees – Akandoh

The induction of 75 new members to the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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