Nobel Prize-winning American scientist James Watson, one of the co-discoverers of the structure of DNA, has died aged 97.

Panellists discussing the development of laparoscopic health procedures in Ghana have called for greater commitment of resources to develop its potential for enhanced safety and efficiency in health procedures.

A private healthcare facility, Lifeland Medical Centre, has donated 20 boxes of intravenous (IV) fluids to the Weija-Gbawe Municipal Hospital to support its operations and help improve healthcare delivery in the municipality.

The Ashaiman Municipal Hospital has marked its 50th anniversary, celebrating its transformation from a modest health post into a key healthcare facility serving thousands of residents in the municipality and surrounding communities.

A Midwife at the Manhyia District Hospital in the Ashanti Region, Ezzedin Memuna, has underscored the need for both men and women to regularly self-examine their breasts.

We all think we know how to brush our teeth - a scrub morning and night, a rinse with water and maybe a minty mouthwash for good measure.

Top Up Pharmacy Ltd, a leading pharmaceutical retailer in Ghana, has rolled out a breast cancer awareness campaign to mark this year’s Pink October, aimed at promoting early detection and treatment of the disease, which continues to rise in prevalence across the country.

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) is implementing a programme to promote adolescent health, gender equality and the provision of gender-based violence (GBV).

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Klottey Korle, Dr Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has marked a decade of commitment to healthcare in her constituency with health screening. 

The fight to end period poverty finally has momentum, with a Ghanaian firm championing affordable, made-in-Ghana sanitary pads while creating hundreds of jobs.

Over 700 residents from five communities in the Kwahu East and South municipalities have benefited from a free medical outreach exercise organised by the Rotary Club of Accra Ridge.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the recruitment of specialised nurses for an international placement opportunity in Grenada, describing it as a challenging yet highly rewarding professional experience.

A team of researchers, including Ghanaian scientist Joseph Nana Gyesi of Wayne State University, has developed a revolutionary technology that could make advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) more accessible to hospitals across Africa.

Telecel Group has donated state-of-the-art cervical cancer screening equipment to the Tamale Teaching Hospital and Sefwi Wiawso Municipal Hospital to strengthen early detection and treatment of the disease among women in the Northern and Western North Regions.

The KGL Foundation has organised a free health screening and blood donation exercise in Sunyani as part of activities marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month. 

A blood test for more than 50 types of cancer could help speed up diagnosis, according to a new study.

Results of a trial in North America show that the test was able to identify a wide range of cancers, of which three-quarters don't have any form of screening programme.

A major legal claim has been filed in the UK against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, accusing the firm of knowingly selling baby powder contaminated with asbestos.

The claim involves 3,000 people and focuses on internal memos and scientific reports, which have been seen by the BBC.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 26 new cases of Mpox as of October 10, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases to 713.

As Ghana joined the global community in commemorating the 25th anniversary of World Heart Day, the powerful theme "Don't Miss a Beat" compels us to listen closely to the rhythm of our nation's heart health. 

Telecel Group has handed over advanced cervical cancer diagnostic equipment and pledged free screening for women at three major hospitals across Ghana: Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Tamale Teaching Hospital, and Sefwi Wiawso Government Hospital.