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Montenegro's Deputy Prime Minister for Health met with a Turkish delegation and international health agency representatives to discuss enhancing bilateral cooperation for more accessible and higher-quality medical services.
Singapore's Minister for Health, Ong Ye Kung, reconnected with his National Service buddy nearly four decades after they served together, sharing memories of their basic military training.
Ghana's Minister for Health has appealed to faith-based organizations, particularly the Catholic Church, to partner with the government in completing stalled Agenda 111 hospital projects across the country.
Ghana's Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has detailed new measures to ensure the safe storage and distribution of pharmaceutical and other medical products across the country, aligning with international standards.
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that the government has uncovered an overpayment on the contract for the Sewua Government Hospital project, prompting an audit before…
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, Professor Grace Ayensu-Danquah, met with the Northern Regional Health Directorate and District Directors of Health Services to strengthen efforts against maternal mortality in the region.
Two groups representing families involved in a planned inquiry into Children's Health Ireland have written to the Minister for Health, outlining their concerns that the process will not be transparent.
Ghana's Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, launched the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative in the Volta Region, reaffirming the government's commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery.
Sinn Féin has expressed confidence in the Master of the Rotunda Hospital and criticized the ongoing public dispute between the Minister for Health and the hospital's management as "unseemly."
The Chief Executive Officer of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Ghana has been suspended for two weeks by the Minister for Health following an announcement regarding emergency admissions.
Ireland's Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, expressed her desire for pharmacies to administer more vaccines to schoolchildren this year, coinciding with preparations for the new Children's Hospital.
Ghana's Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has cautioned medical doctors against rejecting postings to underserved districts, warning they risk forfeiting their placement opportunities.
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has endorsed the launch of the Women in Medicine (WIM) Global Leadership Fellowship, highlighting its alignment with Ghana's commitment to fostering leadership.
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, urged national commitment and community involvement in the fight against tuberculosis as the country observed World Tuberculosis Day 2026.
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced sweeping reforms to transform nursing and midwifery education in Ghana, including plans to upgrade training colleges into…
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and CEO of the HSE Bernard Gloster have issued a formal public apology to the Sainsbury family over the death of Bryonny Sainsbury.
Following a dispute at the Malmö maternity ward concerning hygiene wipes, the Social Democrats are summoning both the Minister for Healthcare and Carl Johan Sonesson to a committee meeting.
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has revealed that Ghana has recorded eight deaths and over 1,000 confirmed cases of monkeypox (MPOX) since a fresh outbreak began in May 2025.
The PNG Minister for Health and Emergency Services has officially launched a comprehensive risk and impact assessment tool designed to help the National Disaster Centre prepare for and mitigate the effects of the anticipated El Niño weather pattern in 2026.
The Deputy Minister for Health, Professor Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has engaged management and frontline health workers at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) and Kumasi South Hospital on…
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, disclosed that 986 pregnant women died in the country in 2024, with the maternal mortality ratio standing at 235 deaths per 100,000 live births.
Ireland's Minister for Health indicated that contractor BAM should not tender for the new National Maternity Hospital project, citing fire certification problems at the National Children's Hospital.
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has attributed the delay in commissioning the Weija Paediatric Hospital to the contractor’s failure to complete outstanding works and formally hand…
Perfusionists in Galway, Ireland, are planning five additional days of industrial action, while the Minister for Health states there is no basis for talks to resolve the dispute.
The coalition led by Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has proposed Asen Medzhidiev, a former health minister, as a candidate for deputy governor of the health insurance fund.
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has signed off on an end-to-end review of Ireland's system for approving new drugs and medical treatments.
Ireland's Department of Health has requested further explanation from the Rotunda Hospital regarding how its position on Public Only Consultant Contracts will align with government policy before Minister for Health Jennifer O'Carroll MacNeill will agree to its proposals.
Ghana's Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged organizers of all public gatherings to provide handwashing facilities and hand sanitisers as a measure to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
Ghana's Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has officially launched the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Policy in the Oti Region, marking a significant step in strengthening the nation's healthcare system.
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has rejected claims that the government’s flagship Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) policy is a rebranded version of a previous program, asserting it is the NDC’s original idea.
Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal announced that Pakistan is expected to surpass Indonesia in population growth within the next five years, potentially becoming the world's fourth most populous country.
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the public of government’s resolve to tackle the persistent “no bed syndrome” challenge in the country’s health facilities.
Ghana and the United Kingdom are deepening their health ties following high-level talks, with the British High Commissioner reaffirming strong cooperation during a visit to Ghana's Minister for Health.
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said she is "disappointed" with the pace of construction of the National Children's Hospital (NCH), and will meet with the CEO of the construction…
The Ghanaian Minister for Health announced that the government has paid GH¢2.6 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025 to clear outstanding claims and debts owed to health service providers.
The Minister for Health has ordered the immediate suspension of the Principal of the Nurses and Midwifery Training College in Nalerigu over unauthorized admissions.
Ghana's Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has cautioned Boards of health institutions to respect their oversight responsibilities and avoid interfering in the day-to-day administration of the institutions they supervise.
Martine Deprez, Luxembourg's Minister for Health and Social Security, spoke about intense debates, demanding dossiers, and her approach to finding solutions.
Ghana's Minister for Health has assured Parliament that the government plans to begin the recruitment of nurses, midwives, and other health professionals from the 2022 batch before the end of 2026.
Deputy Minister for Health, Professor Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has called for a transparent, fair and merit-based admissions process into Ghana's Health Training Institutions, saying the quality of…
Ghana's Minister for Health and MP Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has expressed condolences to the families of victims in a shooting incident at Sefwi Sayerano in the Western North Region, calling for justice.
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has urged all groups affected by issues at Children's Health Ireland (CHI) to engage with the independent facilitator conducting a scoping exercise.
Chiefs and people of the Agotime and Ziope Traditional Areas in Ghana honored Health Minister Hon. Kwamena Mintah Akandoh. The recognition was for his significant commitment to improving healthcare delivery within their traditional areas.
Ireland's Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, achieved a political victory following a climbdown from the Rotunda Hospital in a dispute with the government over public contracts.
The board of Rotunda Hospital is seeking a meeting with the Minister for Health regarding a dispute over public consultants performing private maternity work. The Minister has stated that consultants are well-paid and expected to be present for public duties.
Ghana's Minister for Health has rejected allegations that the Ministry of Health's recruitment portal is fraudulent, explaining that technical difficulties are due to an overwhelming number of applicants.
Lightwave eHealthcare Solutions has filed a lawsuit against Ghana's Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, alleging “unsavoury” and defamatory statements about its operations.
Ghana's Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, announced that the Free Primary Healthcare policy will be implemented in phases, with the first phase covering 150 districts.
Dr. Rory O'Hanlon, a former Fianna Fáil TD, Minister for Health, and Ceann Comhairle, has passed away at the age of 92, remembered for his significant political career and as the father of comedian Ardal O'Hanlon.
The Deputy Minister for Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has embarked on a two-day working visit to the Bono East Region and Ahafo Region as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery ahead of…
The Deputy Minister for Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has inaugurated 28 advisory boards for health training institutions across Ghana’s middle belt, in a move aimed at improving the quality of…
Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill has said the Government is hoping contractors BAM will deliver a key area of the National Children's Hospital in the coming weeks.
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has indicated that the government is prepared to consider sending Sandra Baafi Boateng abroad for specialised medical care if health professionals…
Ghana's Deputy Minister for Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, affirmed the government's commitment to ensuring natural health products under MahamaCare meet strict safety and scientific standards, aiming to incorporate traditional medicine into the national healthcare system.