Day: September 6, 2025

According to ghana news agency:resident of the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives, explained that infertility could result from several causes including inactiveness of spermatozoa, fibroids, age, obesity, habitual drinking and smoking, past infections, cancer, hormonal incompatibility, and side effects of family planning methods. She added that it was normal for some women to be born without ovaries or fallopian tubes, making natural conception impossible. In such cases, medical interventions such as transplants, artificial insemination, or sperm donor services could provide solutions. ‘Couples should seek medical consultancy, undergo proper scans, and follow the right treatment instead of turning to unproven

Central tongu: The Central Tongu District Health Directorate, with assistance from the National Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Programme and the Volta Regional Health Directorate, has conducted a two-day training aimed at equipping clinical staff with advanced skills in managing neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). According to Ghana News Agency, the training session gathered 45 health workers from various facilities within the district to enhance their abilities in early detection, case management, reporting, and community involvement, aligning with the Ghana Health Service’s strategies to mitigate the impact of NTDs. The participants were provided with technical updates on onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, schistosomiasis, soil-transmitted

Kumasi: Professor Christian Agyare, Provost of the College of Health Sciences at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has praised Breast Care International (BCI) for its leadership in breast cancer awareness creation campaigns and support for victims. He highlighted BCI’s dedication over the past 23 years in spearheading campaigns and outreach programs, particularly in rural and underserved communities, and offering vital support to victims. According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Agyare made these remarks at the launch of the 2025 BCI Ghana Walk for Cure in Kumasi. He emphasized that BCI has made significant strides in demystifying

Accra: Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has called on stakeholders in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health to work towards turning political declarations at UN High-Level Meetings into practical solutions. He said this would help bridge global health commitments with local realities and build a healthier, stronger, and more resilient Ghana. Mr. Akandoh made the call in a speech read for him at the 7th National Strategic High-Level Meeting on NCDs and Mental Health organised by the Ghana NCD Alliance (GhNCDA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Health held in Accra. According to Ghana

Central tongu: Health service delivery in the Central Tongu District continues to face major setbacks due to inadequate logistics and staffing, the District Health Directorate has disclosed. Mrs. Belinda Kafui Adjadeh, the District Public Health Nurse, in an interview, told the Ghana News Agency that the situation was affecting quality healthcare delivery across the 24 health facilities in the district, including 16 Community-based Health Planning Systems (CHPS) compounds under the five sub-districts. According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs. Adjadeh noted that the lack of vehicles remained a major challenge to effective supervision. “Initially, we had three vehicles, but currently, only

Gomoa fetteh: Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, the Member of Parliament for the Korle Klottey Constituency, has called upon young people to champion inclusivity both in schools and communities, while emphasizing the significance of honoring womanhood. She underscored the importance of ensuring that societal norms are equitable for all genders. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Agyeman-Rawlings shared her insights during a two-day National Youth Conference organized by the National Youth Authority and Plan International Ghana in Gomoa Fetteh, Central Region. The conference, themed ‘Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change,’ gathered hundreds of youth from across the 16 regions, including senior high schools, to