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19/02/2026

FREE Reconstructive Surgeries💙

The GRAFT Foundation is offering FREE life-changing surgeries for children and adults in need through the GRAFT Hope Project.

🗓 26th Feb – 8th March 2026

If you or someone you know needs help, please share this message and register using the contacts on the flyer.

Hope begins with awareness. 🙏🏾

14/02/2026

UGMC: Transition Committee presents report on UGMC transfer to University of Ghana [and] A historical overview of the Center, from planning to Commissioning

https://ghanahealthnest.com/ugmc-transition-committee-presents-report-on-ugmc-transfer-to-university-of-ghana/?fbclid=IwVERFWAP9Y0VleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEekFaPNHxGiEIYUgedPSEwIoMz26uAbdGAOjF0EXXsH4tM5oKyqBrQtrres04_aem_4g3sUzQ57HOKrkQpVgu2-A

President John Mahama has received the report of a Transition Committee set up to guide the transfer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) from the Ministry of H…

14/02/2026

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched the maiden edition of its Campus Connect initiative at Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in the Western Region, marking a renewed push to expand access to National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) services among students in tertiary institutions.

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched the maiden edition of its Campus Connect initiative at Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in the Western Region, marking a renewed push …

14/02/2026

Ghanaian pharmacist and regulator Delese Mimi Darko has been named in the 2026 TIMEHealth 100 list under the Titan category, in recognition of her leadership in establishing a continental medicines regulatory body for Africa.

The citation commends her role in building the African Medicines Agency, a specialised agency of the African Uniondesigned to harmonise the approval and oversight of medicines and vaccines across member states. https://ghanahealthnest.com/ghanaian-pharmacist-delese-mimi-darko-named-in-the-2026-timehealth-100/

14/02/2026

Ghana has launched a Parliamentarian Caucus on Immunization as the country prepares for full domestic financing of its national immunisation programme by 2029. The Caucus is intended to strengthen parliamentary leadership, oversight, and accountability in vaccine financing and delivery.

The initiative places immunisation more firmly within the country’s legislative and policy framework, with lawmakers expected to support sustained attention to child health and disease prevention.

Ghana has launched a Parliamentarian Caucus on Immunization as the country prepares for full domestic financing of its national immunisation programme by 2029. The Caucus is intended to strengthen …

04/02/2026

The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared an end to its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) after completing enhanced surveillance and the mandatory 42-day follow-up period with no new confirmed cases reported.

The outbreak was first confirmed on 14 November 2025 in the South Ethiopia Region and was contained in less than three months through a swift, coordinated national response supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and partners.

The Government of Ethiopia has officially declared an end to its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) after completing enhanced surveillance and the mandatory 42-day follow-up period …

04/02/2026

Call for Applications: Medical Professionals Needed for Hajj 2026 Medical Team.

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has officially opened its online recruitment portal for qualified medical personnel interested in serving on the Hajj 2026 Medical Team.

The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has officially opened its online recruitment portal for qualified medical personnel interested in serving on the Hajj 2026 Medical Team. The announcement…

04/12/2024

Check out this powerful demonstration by some young nursing students showing how quickly misinformation can travel. It started with I sharing probably a piece of unclear information—and before long, everyone was misled.

The intention wasn’t to deceive, but a lack of clarity probably turned into confusion. This also highlights why communication needs to be simple, clear, and precise. 🗣️✅

Health Misinformation/Disinformation hurts, facts heal. Let's make trusted health information go viral.

[The outreach which targets community health workers, NGOS's and health trainees forms part of my IVLP Impact Award Project with funding from the U.S. Department of State's Educational and Cultural Affairs, with Meridian International Center.]

24/11/2024

Targeted Trainings to Combat Health Misinformation Among Community Health Workers, NGO’s and Health Trainees

Accra, Ghana— In a bold effort to tackle the growing challenge of health misinformation and disinformation, a face-to-face training workshop and community outreach has been held in Accra for commun…

01/10/2024

This is the country’s first-ever outbreak of the Marburg virus. Marburg virus disease is highly virulent and causes haemorrhagic fever, with a fatality ratio of up to 88%. It is in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola virus disease.

The Ministry of Health of Rwanda officially declared a Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak on 27 September 2024. As of 30 September, 27 confirmed cases have been reported, with 9 fatalities. Most …