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26 Oct 26

Breast Cancer Awareness 2026: Early Action Must Be Matched by Access to Care

A change in the breast can be easy to dismiss. A lump that does not hurt may not appear urgent. A screening appointment can be postponed because of work, childcare, cost or fear of what a diagnosis might mean. For some women, the decision to seek medical attention is further complicated by stigma, misinformation, and […]

20 Oct 26

Young People Are Asking. Are Adults Ready to Answer?

The conversation about adolescent reproductive health can feel uncomfortable. Most may be shy about asking questions or worry that parents, teachers, and other adults will judge them or misunderstand their concerns. Sometimes, fear of being scolded or embarrassed can keep young people silent, even when they genuinely need answers and guidance. Ensuring that adolescents can […]

29 Sep 26

A Choice for All: Why Family Planning Must Be About Agency, Intention and Access

Family planning is more than preventing pregnancy. It is about the freedom, information, resources and support people need to make decisions about if, when and how they want to have children. As Ghana joins the global community to mark Family Planning Week 2026 from 24 September to 3 October, the theme, “A Choice for All: […]

08 Sep 26

Strengthening Reproductive Health Education, Gender-Based Violence Prevention, and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Ghana

Executive Summary Access to accurate, age-appropriate Reproductive Health Education (RHE) remains uneven across Ghana despite the existence of progressive national policies and legal frameworks. Adolescents continue to face significant barriers to accessing reliable information and services due to cultural resistance, religious misconceptions, weak institutional coordination, stigma, inadequate school-based support systems, and limited investment in adolescent-friendly […]

05 Aug 26

ARHR’s Blood Donation Drive Yields 100 Pints to Support Emergency Healthcare in Ghana

ARHR has successfully concluded a two-day blood donation drive in Accra, collecting 100 pints of blood to support emergency and maternal healthcare services across Ghana. The exercise, held on 24th and 29th July 2026, formed part of ARHR’s 20th anniversary celebrations and engaged students from St. Margaret Mary Senior High School, Accra Technical Training Centre, […]

04 Jun 26

ARHR Reaches Over 550 Students in Ayikuma with Menstrual Health Education and Sanitary Pad Distribution

Ayikuma came alive with enthusiasm, curiosity, and active engagement as over 550 adolescents participated in a menstrual health and hygiene outreach organized by ARHR to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day 2026. The event brought together students from Ayikuma Methodist School, Ayikuma Catholic School, and Ayikuma R/C Basic School, providing a valuable platform for open and engaging […]

12 May 26

Commemorating International Nurses Day — Reflecting on Ghana’s Nursing Workforce

Every year on May 12 — the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, the world pauses to honour the millions of nurses who stand at the frontlines of health care delivery. This year’s International Nurses Day theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” carries a message of profound urgency […]

29 Apr 26

Workplace Safety in Ghana: The Missing Focus on Mental Health

Every year, conversations about workplace safety tend to focus on providing equipment such as helmets, gloves, and hazard signs, as well as physical protection against injuries. But this year, the message is unmistakably different. It is sharper and more urgent. More honest. The 2026 theme for the commemoration, “Let’s ensure a healthy psychosocial working environment,” […]

10 Apr 26

Together for Health: But will our Health System Stand with Science?

We say health is a right. But if that is true, why does access still feel like a privilege? We celebrate World Health Day each year with powerful themes and bold declarations. This year’s call is “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” which sounds simple. But beneath it lies an uncomfortable question: are we truly […]

08 Apr 26

From Fragmentation to Focus: Reimagining Trauma Care in Ghana

In February 2026, a hit-and-run victim in Accra was rushed from the Police Hospital to the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and finally to the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. At each stop, critical minutes passed, life-saving care was delayed, and he did not survive. This was not because his injuries were beyond treatment, but because the […]

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