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Eating sugar does not directly cause diabetes, but regularly consuming large amounts of sugary foods and drinks can increase calorie intake, contribute to weight gain and obesity, and raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes. A Korle Bu Teaching Hospital endocrinologist explains that excessive carbohydrate and sugar consumption can stress the pancreas's insulin production, and genetic factors also influence individual risk.
Eating sugar does not directly cause diabetes, but regularly consuming large amounts of sugary foods and drinks can increase calorie intake, contribute to weight gain and obesity, and raise the risk of Type 2 diabetes. A Korle Bu Teaching Hospital endocrinologist explains that excessive carbohydrate and sugar consumption can stress the pancreas's insulin production, and genetic factors also influence individual risk.
Ghana joined international observance of World Patient Safety Day, with Dr Francis Addai calling for stronger healthcare systems that build patient trust to improve early detection and management of non-communicable diseases. He said Ghana's rising NCD burden requires collective effort to make patients more willing to seek care and follow medical advice.
Health-sector stakeholders have called on the government to fully finance immunisation interventions ahead of Ghana's planned exit from GAVI in 2030, warning that delaying action until the transition deadline could undermine gains in child health. Ghana is in the "Accelerated Transition Phase" and has less than four years to prepare for complete transition by January 2030.
An endocrinologist at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital warns that recurrent boils, vaginal candidiasis, unexplained weight loss, frequent urination, or unusual thirst may signal diabetes. A 2023 WHO STEPS survey estimates diabetes prevalence at 5.2 per cent among Ghanaian adults aged 18–69, with 70.3 per cent having never checked their blood sugar levels.
The Animal Welfare League has awarded "Champions of Compassion" status to six hotels—Ibis Styles Accra Airport Hotel, Accra City Hotel, Oak Plaza Hotel, African Regent Hotel, La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, and Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra—for committing to cage-free egg sourcing and ethical treatment of laying hens. The awards, part of the inaugural Hospitality with Heart Awards, evaluated 31 three-star hotels and above on their commitment to responsible sourcing and animal welfare standards.
The Ghana AIDS Commission says there is no cure for HIV and urges persons diagnosed with the disease to remain on antiretroviral treatment to suppress the virus. The commission notes that while treatment is highly effective, only 57 per cent of an estimated 337,435 persons living with HIV in Ghana are currently on treatment, a shortfall attributed to stigma, denial, and patients discontinuing medication when they feel healthy or turning to prayer and herbal remedies.
ECOWAS will roll out the Gender Equality Seal for Public Institutions (GES-PI) initiative next year to strengthen gender mainstreaming across public institutions in the sub-region. The initiative, implemented in partnership with UNDP and GIZ, will assess institutions against internationally recognised standards and implement reforms promoting gender-responsive governance, with the goal of attaining "Gold Seal" certification.
The National Ambulance Service is rolling out a hospital pre-notification and national referral system to direct emergency patients to the most appropriate health facilities. The system will allow ambulance crews to notify hospitals before arrival and enable emergency teams to prepare critical resources.
The Ghana Health Service will conduct a Mass Drug Administration campaign from June 20 to July 3, 2026, targeting nearly eight million eligible people across multiple regions to prevent onchocerciasis, lymphatic filariasis, and schistosomiasis. The initiative is part of Ghana's strategy to eliminate neglected tropical diseases as a public health threat by 2030.
A nationwide survey by the National Vaccine Institute found that only 14.3 per cent of Ghanaians are aware of plans to begin local vaccine production in 2027, highlighting the need for intensified public education despite high general confidence in vaccines. The survey of 13,905 valid responses across all 16 regions and 55 districts revealed regional disparities, with rural communities in northern Ghana showing stronger vaccine acceptance than urbanised regions like Greater Accra and Ashanti.