Publications

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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,” […]

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 […]

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 […]

Every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) serves as a global reminder to recognize and advance women’s rights, contributions, and leadership. This year’s theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls,” calls on all of us to prioritize equity, inclusion, and systemic change to improve the lives of women and girls. At ARHR, we recognize […]

“No-bed syndrome” is not a new phrase in Ghana’s health system. It is a long-standing and deeply troubling crisis that continues to cost lives. In 2018, following the death of 70-year-old Prince Anthony Opoku-Acheampong, who was reportedly turned away from seven major health facilities over claims of “no beds”, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, then Director-General of […]

Ghana stands at a critical demographic moment. With a large and youthful population, the country’s social and economic future will depend significantly on how well it supports young people to make informed and autonomous decisions about their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Although Ghana has made notable progress in expanding education and health […]