Health

Rise in breast cancer cases alarming – Public Health Specialist

A public health specialist has expressed grave concern about the rising rate of breast cancer cases in the country.  Ms. Abigail Ababio says Ghana records approximately 5,000 new breast cancer...
  • October 12, 2026

Student nurses, midwives urged to act swiftly to prevent maternal deaths

Dr Elikem Oklu, an obstetrician-gynaecologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Friday urged student nurses and midwives to prioritise effective communication and vigilant patient monitoring to prevent avoidable maternal and neonatal...
  • October 10, 2026

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When the cedi becomes a bouquet: Expert calls for review of currency law

Money is increasingly becoming a symbol of love, honour and celebration at weddings, birthdays, engagements and other social occasions in Ghana, where cash gifts are gaining prominence as a way...
  • October 16, 2026

 

 

 

Disability Lens

Mahama announces plans to import electric wheelchairs for PWDs

President John Dramani Mahama has announced Government’s plans to import rechargeable electric wheelchairs for persons with disabilities (PWDs).  He explained that the pilot project was to facilitate the movement of...