US-based NGO to set up first-ever mental health rehab centre in Accra

  Clubhouse Ghana, a non-profit Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has disclosed its plans to establish a community-oriented rehabilitation center to help revamp and re-integrate mental healthcare delivery into the fabric of society. The center, when completed next year, will open its doors to recovered patients / clients; and provide them with skills in carpentry, farming, cooking, … Read more

How to help someone struggling with depression

  Helping someone through depression is one of the most significant yet delicate ways you can show up for another person. By 2026, our understanding of mental health has moved toward a “community-first” approach—recognising that while professional help is vital, the daily support of friends and family is often the safety net that prevents further … Read more

ADB DONATES TO GHANA MEDICAL TRUST FUND TO SUPPORT MEDICAL CARE IN GHANA

The Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has donated Two Hundred Thousand Ghana Cedis (GH¢200,000.00) to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF), also known as MahamaCares, in support of resource mobilization for treatment of patients battling chronic non-communicable diseases. The donation is also a response to the Fund’s “Heal Ghana Month” ongoing campaign in the month … Read more

Free Health Screening for the people of Awate in the Volta Region as part of the 2026 World Kidney Day Celebration

  Residents of Awate in the North Dayi District of the Volta Region will benefit from a free community health outreach as part of the 2026 World Kidney Day Celebration scheduled for Thursday, 12th March 2026. The event, themed “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet,” aims to increase awareness about kidney … Read more

Maggi Waakye Summit Celebrates Ghana’s Favourite Dish in Accra

Accra came alive with colour, flavour and culture as the Maggi Waakye Summit once again brought together food lovers from across the country to celebrate Ghana’s most popular indigenous dish. Held on December 26, 2025, at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, the festival delivered a rich blend of food, music, art, games and community spirit, … Read more

World Bank Group and the Global Fund Join Forces to Strengthen Health Systems and Expand Sustainable Health Financing

The World Bank Group and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to help developing countries build stronger, more resilient health systems and secure sustainable financing for primary health care and the fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. Working together, the two organizations plan to mobilize … Read more

OmniBSIC Bank adopts the NICU at Shai Osudoku District Hospital, deepening social investment with neonatal equipment support

  OmniBSIC Bank has strengthened its community-focused healthcare support with the official adoption of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Shai Osudoku District Hospital. As part of this partnership, the Bank donated specialized neonatal equipment to improve critical care for preterm and vulnerable newborns. The initiative coincided with the climax of the hospital’s … Read more

From Mason’s Trowel to NHIA Office: A Story of Transformation

In a remarkable occurrence of personal turnaround, an administrative officer at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in the Greater Accra Region, known to his supervisor simply as “George”, has become a living testament to the transformative possibilities of education, ambition and opportunity. The story was shared yesterday, 12 November 2025, by Dr Victor Asare … Read more