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01 Jun 23

CSOs in Ghana Petition Government to Scrap Taxes on Sanitary Pads

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ghana held a peaceful demonstration on the streets of Accra on Tuesday, 30th May 2023 dubbed ‘#MyPeriodMatters; #HaltPeriodTaxNow’ in commemoration of Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023. The demonstration, powered by the Ghana CSOs platform on the SDGs, saw over 100 CSOs, including the Alliance for Reproductive Health Rights, in action to […]

10 May 23

Nullifying Myths and Misconceptions about the Use of Contraceptives among Adolescents

Quite a good number of adolescents, both in developed and developing countries, use contraceptives, yet, many myths and misconceptions surrounding the usage of contraceptives persist. This, consequently, put uninformed adolescents at risk of unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections due to the non-usage of contraceptives based on these myths and misconceptions. An analysis of the […]

08 May 23

A Safe and Healthy Working Environment is a Fundamental Principle and a Right

Safety at the workplace should not be compromised at any point in time. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), 6,500 people die daily as a result of work-related accidents, which amounts to about 2.3 million deaths every year. Physical hazards, usage of dangerous chemicals and psychosocial hazards pose health risks to workers, consequently affecting […]

25 Apr 23

Time to Deliver Zero Malaria: Invest, Innovate & Implement- Dr. Nana Yaw Peprah’s Perspective

Despite efforts by the World Health Organization (WHO) to implement innovative and advanced strategies to combat malaria, the World Malaria Report 2022 indicates that more than 600,000 people die of malaria yearly. Most of these deaths still occur among children under five, who are the most vulnerable. Suboptimal quality of health care and access to […]

25 Apr 23

‘Investing, Innovating & Implementing’ to achieve a Malaria Free World

The World Malaria Report 2022 indicates that more than 600,000 people die of malaria yearly despite a reduction in malaria cases. Most malaria deaths still occur in children and pregnant women despite efforts by WHO to implement strategies to reach these populations, mostly marginalized in accessing malaria products for treatments and prevention. Less privileged and […]

18 Apr 23

ARHR partners GHS to Organize Community-Demand Generation Activities for SRHR

ARHR partnered with the Ghana Health Service (GHS) to organize community demand-generation activities in the Ashiedu Keteke Sub-metro in Greater Accra Region. Health workers from Usher Polyclinic provided health talks to community members, including adolescents, offered SRH counseling services, and referred adolescents to health facilities. Adolescents in Ghana continue to face various challenges related to […]

17 Apr 23

ARHR reaches 1,523 Community Members with SRHR Information through Creative Adolescent-Led Drama Sessions

ARHR, using creative adolescent-led drama sessions, reached 1,523 Community members with information on their sexual and reproductive health (SRH) between November 2022 and January 2023. Three separate drama sessions in three different communities in the Greater Accra Region (Ngleshie, Kinka, and Korle-Worko) were organized for adolescents, parents, and other community members. The drama activities were […]

12 Apr 23

Investing in the Health Workforce Beyond Covid-19

There is no questioning the central roles of health workers within the health system and how they are one of the most valuable resources for delivering quality health care. However, the chronic nature of health workforce challenges globally presents genuine concerns bordering on the ability to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC), the key to improving […]

28 Nov 22

Addressing Equity Gaps in the Distribution of Health Workforce to Achieve “HEALTH FOR ALL” in Ghana by 2030

Human resource for health (HRH), also known as the health workforce plays a pivotal role within the health system. They are central to the availability, accessibility, quality, effectiveness, and equity of healthcare service provision, optimum population health, and achievement of universal health coverage (UHC). To achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs) by 2030, not just […]

21 Nov 22

Prioritize Universal Access to Contraceptive Information and Services to Achieve UHC in Ghana

Access and uptake of sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services such as the use of contraception for men, women, and adolescents is considered a fundamental human right. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Family planning (FP) as “the ability of individuals and couples to anticipate and attain their desired number of children and […]