Mr Alban Sumana Bagbin, Minister of Health, has announced that the country’s health infrastructure would from next year be ushered onto an information technology system. He explained that it would enable…

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Ghana is collaborating with the Government of Ghana (GoG) to fight maternal mortality in five regions of the country with very high rates. The…

Several female workers  in both the public and private sectors in the Tamale Metropolis have been found to often lose their jobs after going on maternity leave, following their inability…

After a sucessful delivery of carrying a life, a point is reached where you have no choice than breastfeed. Even if you only nurse your baby for a few days…

Globally less than 40% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed. Adequate breastfeeding support for mothers and families could save many young lives. World Breastfeeding Week is…

Preterm or premature birth – at least three weeks before a baby’s due date – can result in serious and life-threatening health problems for the baby, and an increased risk…

The inability of the government to provide direct financial assistance  coupled with the low rate paid to health facilities, under the pilot insurance capitation, unexplained slashing of claims and delays…

The Akyempimhene, Oheneba Adusei Poku, has expressed worry about the high incidence of maternal in the area and called for the situation to change. He said it was unacceptable to…