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News Source of News World Health Organization

Global Respiratory Virus Activity: Weekly Update N° 600

WHO respiratory virus surveillance shows low activity globally
WHO's weekly respiratory virus surveillance report for week 41 (ending October 11, 2026) shows influenza positivity below 10% globally and SARS-CoV-2 positivity remaining stable and low. RSV positivity also remained low globally with some regional variations.
Why this matters Respiratory virus activity remains low globally; continue standard precautions like hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, especially if you have underlying health conditions.
Posted Today
World Health Organization
News Urgent Source of News Ghana News Agency / Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital

Childhood cancer cases rising; health officials intensify awareness push

Cape Coast authorities warn of delayed diagnosis due to age-related misconceptions
Health authorities in Cape Coast are calling for increased public education on childhood cancer after detecting rising cases, including in infants as young as three months. Officials attribute diagnostic delays to the widespread misconception that cancer primarily affects older people.
Why this matters You should know that cancer can affect children of any age, including infants; early symptom recognition and prompt medical attention can improve outcomes.
Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital, Cape Coast
Posted 1w ago
Ghana News Agency / Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital
News Source of News Ghana News Agency

Ho Municipal Health Directorate targets 2,370 girls for HPV vaccination

Campaign aims to prevent cervical cancer through early vaccination
The Ho Municipal Health Directorate is vaccinating 2,370 girls aged 9–14 against HPV — the virus responsible for most cervical cancer cases. The HPV vaccine is now free at health facilities for eligible girls.
Why this matters Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers — and the HPV vaccine is free for girls aged 9–14 in Ghana. If you have a daughter in this age group, ask your health facility about vaccination today.
Ho Municipal Health Directorate, Ho
Posted 1w ago
Ghana News Agency
News Source of News Ghana News Agency

Financial burden threatens timely breast cancer care — Gender Expert

Western Region Gender Director highlights barriers for women in the informal sector
Ms Maribel Akuorkor Okine, Gender Director for the Western Region, warns that financial hardship, caregiving responsibilities, and lack of social support are delaying women from seeking timely breast cancer care — particularly for women in the informal sector.
Why this matters If money, transport, or caregiving duties have kept you from getting screened, you are not alone — the barrier is the system, not you. Ask your health facility or community health worker about free or subsidised screening options.
Takoradi
Posted 2w ago
Ghana News Agency
News Source of News Ghana News Agency

Ghana needs national precision medicine network — Prof Adjei

University of Ghana professor calls for personalised approach to treatment
Professor George Obeng Adjei of the University of Ghana has called for a national precision medicine network that connects existing health, research, and data systems — enabling more personalised, safer treatment for patients.
Why this matters Precision medicine is the future Ghana's top pharmacologist is calling for — and it's already within reach through tools that help you track your own health data.
Accra
Posted 2w ago
Ghana News Agency
News Source of News Ghana News Agency

Volta Region records 1,182 breast cancer cases, 19 deaths since 2021

Regional data released at national Pink October launch in Ho
The Volta Regional Health Directorate has recorded 1,182 breast cancer cases and 19 deaths over the past five years, with 146 new cases already reported in 2026.
Why this matters Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death among Ghanaian women. Know the normal look and feel of your breasts — report any lump, shape change, skin change, or nipple discharge to a health worker early.
Ho, Ho
Posted 2w ago
Ghana News Agency
News Source of News Graphic Online

Ho Teaching Hospital makes progress in cancer treatment

Volta Region facility expands oncology services
Ho Teaching Hospital is expanding its cancer treatment capacity, improving access to oncology care for patients in the Volta Region and beyond.
Why this matters If you live in or near the Volta Region, cancer care is becoming more accessible at Ho Teaching Hospital — ask your doctor about referral options.
Ho Teaching Hospital, Ho
Posted 2w ago
Graphic Online
News Source of News Africa CDC

Ghana joins African pooled procurement to unlock vaccine market access

Continental effort to strengthen vaccine supply
Why this matters This could mean faster, cheaper access to vaccines for you and your family in the coming years.
Posted 1mo ago
Africa CDC
News Source of News National Vaccine Institute

Ghana pilots WHO clinical trial benchmarking tool

Led by National Vaccine Institute
Why this matters Stronger clinical trials mean the medicines you take are safer and more thoroughly tested.
Posted 1mo ago
National Vaccine Institute

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