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Health Minister Holds Key Meeting with WHO Regional Director in Geneva
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On May 23, 2025, in Geneva, Minister of Health Dr. Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim had a meeting with Dr. Hanan Bakhli, the WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, along with members of her team. This encounter took place during the sidelines of the World Health Organization’s General Assembly sessions on Friday, with Sudan’s permanent…
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MoH: Over 100,000 Killed Globally Each Year by Deadly Snakebites
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The Department of Health has sounded the alert regarding the increasing danger posed by snake bites, which result in over 100,000 fatalities worldwide annually. As part of a fresh global initiative to tackle this frequently neglected health issue, Kenya has teamed up with Costa Rica, Egypt, and Ghana to spearhead the fight against snakebite…
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Nyamira Allocates $3 Million for Healthcare in 2025/26 Budget
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In the upcoming fiscal year, Governor Amos Nyaribo announced that Nyamira County plans to invest Ksh300 million into its healthcare system to enhance service delivery. This step is intended to enhance services throughout public hospitals. During the funeral service for teacher Johnson Obanyi held at Esanige, Magwagwa Ward on Friday, May 23, 2025, the…
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No Covid-19 Surge: Experts Report Only Sporadic Cases
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New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The Delhi administration has released a guideline regarding COVID-19 and urged citizens to stay prepared; however, there remains no reason for alarm following the detection of 23 new coronavirus-positive cases. Nonetheless, according to the experts The situation remains under control. Dr. Suranjit Chatterjee, Senior Consultant of Internal Medicine…
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Africa Day: Celebrating Identity, Resilience, and Leadership in Health Sciences
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The initial Africa Day observance at the University of Cape Town (UCT) held on May 19th went beyond being merely ceremonial—it acted as a strong impetus for contemplation, cohesion, and immediate steps forward. Organized by the Faculty of Health Sciences’ (FHS) Pan African Health Sciences Forum with the theme “Africa at a Junction: Claiming…
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Ghana’s Sickle Cell Champion Honored: Executive Director Recognized for Global Impact
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T The founder of the Ghana Foundation for Sickle Cell Action, Victoria Awo Twumasi, received the Inspirational Leadership Award of the Year at the first-ever Ghana Executive Awards in 2025. This significant recognition highlights her outstanding leadership in advocating for early intervention in Sickle Cell Disease and her efforts in guiding women and young…
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Hoefman Labs Boosts Antenatal Care: Donates Medical Equipment to Ridge Hospital’s Maternity Ward
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Hoffman Laboratories, a pharmaceutical firm located in Nice, France, has contributed medical supplies and dietary enhancements to the Antenatal Unit of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, often referred to as Ridge Hospital. This donation aims to enhance maternity care services within Ghana. The contribution encompasses a fetal Doppler, an infant weighing scale, and a…
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ACTIZEET Named a Leading Shilajit Brand in India 2025 by Expert Panel
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PNN Uttarakhand [India], May 23: As a significant acknowledgment of its emphasis on purity, performance, and customer confidence, ACTIZEET has been listed among the top contenders. Brands of Shilajit available in India for 2025 through an evaluation conducted by a separate group of specialists from the wellness sector. This recognition underscores the brand’s ongoing…
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Gates Foundation Pledges $200B, Set To Transform Global Philanthropy By 2045
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The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has revealed intentions to increase its expenditure twofold within the coming twenty years, pledging $200 billion towards initiatives focused on global health and development prior to ceasing activities in 2045. As the organization celebrated its 25th year, the announcement signaled a fresh period of heightened urgency and increased…
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KATH Initiates Ortho Month: Free Surgeries and Bone Health Awareness
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By Yussif Ibrahim Kumasi, May 22, GNA – The Trauma and Orthopedics Department at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has initiated Orthopedics Month. This campaign spans a month with objectives focused on enhancing public understanding about bone health and offering complimentary orthopedic surgical procedures for those requiring them. The campaign themed “Robust Skeletons,…