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US Slashes Childhood Vaccine Recommendations, Removes Covid and Hepatitis From Universal Schedule

The United States has sharply reduced the number of vaccines recommended for children under updated national immunisation guidelines, cutting the list from 17 to 10. Under the revised schedule issued…

First Lady Lordina Mahama Champions Health Screening in Sunyani

First Lady Mrs. Lordina Dramani Mahama on Thursday led a major community health screening exercise in Sunyani, held in partnership with the Ghana AIDS Commission. The initiative marks the second…

Drug Abuse and Risky Sex Driving STI Surge Among Ghana’s Youth

The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has raised alarm over a sharp rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among Ghanaian youth, revealing that cases increased by…

37% of Ghana’s SHS Students Exposed to Drugs — Youth Minister

Ghana’s Youth Minister Raises Alarm Over Rising Drug Use Among Students Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has raised alarm over the increasing exposure of Ghanaian students…

2025 CHAG Conference: Health Minister Urges Compassionate Care

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called on healthcare professionals across Ghana to uphold compassion, respect, and dignity in the delivery of medical care. Speaking at the opening…

Empowering Media to Strengthen Vaccine Trust in Ghana

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Vaccine Institute (NVI), Dr. Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, has underscored the pivotal role of the media in shaping public perception and strengthening trust in vaccines.…