To mark International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD), World Child Cancer, in collaboration with the University of Ghana, the Ghana Ministry of Health, the University of Health and Allied Sciences, and Amgen, has launched the first MSc in Healthcare Play Therapy in Ghana and Sub-Saharan Africa. This programme, the first of its kind in Ghana and…
World Child Cancer and Partners Educate Ghanaians on Early Childhood Cancer Detection World Child Cancer, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Ghana Health Service, and other partners has organized a public outreach to commemorate International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) which was held on February 15. The event, held at Kaneshie Market in Accra, aimed…
MTN Ghana Foundation Moves to Collect 6,110 Units of Blood to Save Lives The MTN Ghana Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to saving lives through its flagship ‘Save a Life’ Blood Donation initiative. Bridging Ghana’s Blood Supply Deficit Ghana continues to face a persistent shortage of blood, with voluntary donations accounting for only 45,463…
As the world prepares to celebrate Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 14, 2025, the Ghana HIV and AIDS Network (GHANET) has launched an awareness campaign urging Ghanaians to prioritize their health and well-being. With the theme “Spread Love, Not the Virus,” GHANET seeks to educate the public—especially the youth—on the importance of responsible sexual behavior…
In recognition of World Cancer Day 2025, AstraZeneca reaffirms its commitment to advancing early detection, innovative treatments, and holistic patient care under this year’s theme, “United by Unique.” This theme highlights the importance of patient-centered care, innovative approaches to improving outcomes, and the power of collaboration in advancing cancer care. As a global biopharmaceutical company…
IASLC Holds First Pan-Africa Lung Cancer Conference to Address Growing Crisis The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) has held its first-ever Pan-Africa Conference on Lung Cancer in Accra, Ghana, to address the growing burden of the disease across the continent. The conference, held at Labadi Beach Hotel provided a platform for…
World Child Cancer (WCC), an international charity dedicated to improving childhood cancer care in low- and middle-income countries, has achieved significant progress in advancing children’s palliative care in Ghana. In 2024, the organization prioritized enhancing the availability and quality of palliative care services through partnerships with the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (UK) and local…
In the bustling city of Accra, the capital city of Ghana, in West Africa, where the skyline reflects both the promise and challenges of modern life, Doris Ansah, 44, lived a quiet life with her two young children. Doris, a single mother whose husband passed away several years ago, juggles multiple jobs to provide for…
In the face of increasingly unpredictable climate events worldwide, parametric insurance has emerged as a powerful new tool in the insurance industry. Unlike traditional insurance, which reimburses claims based on physical losses, parametric insurance pays out automatically when specific parameters such as wind speed, earthquake magnitude, drought, extreme heat, tropical cyclones, see-level rise, lightening, crop…
Across the African cluster, AstraZeneca employees contributed a total of 1,600 service hours, with around 200 employees volunteering their time to various causes. AstraZeneca has announced the successful conclusion of its inaugural Week of Service, which took place from September 16 to 20, 2024, across the African cluster. Employees from AstraZeneca’s offices throughout Africa…
