Health – Page 7 – Omanghana

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Sweden Ghana Medical Centre to improve access to specialized cancer diagnosis, management and treatment. The partnership will support eligible Ghanaians living with cancer and other chronic non-communicable diseases who may otherwise struggle to pay for advanced medical care. Under the agreement, qualified […]

Health and veterinary authorities have confirmed that five people died from rabies across Ghana’s Western and Western North regions in 2026, prompting renewed warnings about dog bites and low vaccination coverage. Two of the deaths were recorded in the Wassa East District, while the Jomoro and Amenfi East municipalities each reported one fatality. Another case […]

All four people diagnosed with Mpox in Ghana’s Oti Region have been successfully treated and fully recovered, the Ghana Health Service has announced. No deaths were recorded among the confirmed cases reported during the first half of 2026. The Oti Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Kofi Amo-Kodieh, disclosed the development during the Directorate’s 2026 […]

The Bosome Freho District Assembly in the Ashanti Region has commissioned 22 mechanised boreholes to improve access to clean and reliable drinking water in underserved rural communities. The facilities are expected to address persistent water shortages, particularly during the dry season when several communities struggle to obtain sufficient water for household and sanitation purposes. The […]

Sleep plays an essential role in physical health, mental well-being and daily performance. When persistent snoring, breathing difficulties, insomnia or excessive daytime tiredness disrupt normal life, a sleep disorder center can help identify the underlying cause and recommend appropriate treatment. Sleep disorder centers are specialized medical facilities that evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions affecting sleep […]

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A total of 1,600 children from Kumasi and nearby communities have benefited from free medical screenings and specialist consultations at the third edition of the TWISCO–ABSH Kids Fair. The event was held at the Asafo-Boakye Specialist Hospital in Ahenema-Kokoben in the Ashanti Region as part of efforts to improve children’s access to preventive and specialised […]

Research supported by the Ghana Agroecology Movement (GAEM) has identified fermented human urine as a potentially effective, affordable and environmentally sustainable alternative to synthetic herbicides used by smallholder farmers. GAEM is a civil society-led platform facilitated by the Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Organizational Development (CIKOD) and ActionAid Ghana. Its work seeks to combine indigenous […]

Depression, also known as clinical depression or depressive disorder, is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person feels, thinks and functions. It is different from an occasional period of sadness or a temporary emotional response to disappointment. Depression can disrupt sleep, appetite, concentration, relationships, work and everyday responsibilities. Grief and depression are […]

The Member of Parliament for Abuakwa South, Dr Kingsley Agyemang, has settled the outstanding medical bills of inpatients at the Kyebi Government Hospital as part of a wider intervention to strengthen healthcare delivery in the constituency. The initiative, undertaken on Friday, August 21, 2026, also included the presentation of essential medical equipment and consumables to […]

Cholesterol levels can begin changing within weeks of adopting healthier habits or starting medication. However, the size and speed of the improvement depend on a person’s starting cholesterol level, genetics, general health and consistency with treatment. Doctors commonly repeat a lipid panel several weeks after treatment begins or changes, although the precise timing should be […]

Ghana Medical Trust Fund Partners SGMC to Expand Access to Cancer Care

Rabies Kills Five People in Western and Western North Regions

All Four Mpox Patients in Oti Region Recover Fully

Bosome Freho District Commissions 22 Mechanised Boreholes for Rural Communities

Sleep Disorder Centers: Conditions, Tests and Treatments Explained

1,600 Children Receive Free Medical Care at TWISCO–ABSH Kids Fair

Ghana Research Backs Fermented Human Urine as Low-Cost Weed Control Alternative

Depression Explained: Symptoms, Types and Available Treatments

Kingsley Agyemang Pays Patients’ Bills and Donates Equipment to Kyebi Government Hospital

How Quickly Can You Lower Cholesterol? Diet, Exercise and Treatment Options Explained

How Christians Can Recognize Misleading Teachings Online

Why Are Gen Z and Gen Alpha Losing Interest in Church? A Wake-Up Call for Christian Leaders

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