[ad_1] The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has declared that tapentadol is not approved for medical use in Ghana, warning that the sale, distribution and possession of the drug, including the street drug known as “red”, are illegal. Responding to questions in Parliament, the Minister said the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has not…
[ad_1] The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate is alarmed over the sharp rise in synthetic drug abuse across the region. Regional Health Director, Dr. Fred Adomako-Boateng, revealed substances such as cannabis and alcohol now account for over 55% of all substance-induced psychiatric admissions in Kumasi and neighbouring districts. He revealed prevalence and incidence of drug use…
[ad_1] The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has justified why he recently suspended the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday [June 16, 2026], when the issue came up for discussion on the floor, Mr Akandoh said he did not need the permission…
[ad_1] Officials from the Hungarian and Egyptian embassies have paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to explore areas of trilateral cooperation in Ghana’s health sector. At the centre of the discussions was a proposed €200,000 medical support project aimed at deploying specialist medical experts and supplying essential medical equipment…
[ad_1] As Ghana enters 2026, there is a growing recognition that our health system and our personal health decisions must shift focus. For decades, health has been something we respond to after illness strikes. But the future demands a different approach: health creation, not just health repair. A meaningful 2026 Health Reset does not require…
[ad_1] Award-winning Ghanaian rapper and entertainer Denning Edem Hotor, popularly known as Ayigbey Edem, has cautioned young people against drug abuse, describing it as a destructive habit capable of ruining lives, families and communities. He delivered the message at the 9th edition of the Eledzi Health Walk, which drew scores of participants onto the streets…
[ad_1] The Majority Leader in Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, has disclosed that he has personally called for the cancellation of the contract between the Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Zipline Ghana for the delivery of essential healthcare products in remote health facilities using drones. According to him, he was against the Zipline contract since the Ghana…
[ad_1] The Ashanti Regional Health Director, Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng, has challenged newly graduated students of Garden City University to stop waiting for vacancies in an already constrained job market and instead focus on creating opportunities for themselves and others. Speaking to Joy News on the sidelines of the University’s 25th anniversary graduation ceremony, Dr. Adomako-Boateng…
[ad_1] Ghana is losing more than US$600 million every year importing fruit juices—many of which are made from artificial concentrates, high sugar formulations, and low-nutrient blends that offer little or no fiber to consumers. Industry data shows that in 2020 alone, Ghana spent over US$646 million on imported juice and beverage products, placing heavy pressure…
[ad_1] The Korle Bu Chapter of the Federation of Allied Health Professionals has suspended its ongoing strike at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Since Friday, August 2, the group had withdrawn outpatient services at the hospital due to the hospital’s refusal to appoint an independent body to oversee its operations. The group comprises 18 professional…
