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2025 Creation Care CONFAB Underway: 3rd National Conference Seeks To Strengthen Environmental Stewardship

2025 Creation Care CONFAB Underway: 3rd National Conference Seeks To Strengthen Environmental Stewardship

Education, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
The 2025 National Creation Care Conference commenced at the World Vision Conference Center, gathering environmental advocates, community leaders, and stakeholders committed to protecting the planet. Now in its third edition, the conference aims to strengthen collective action and foster deeper community engagement in creation care. Participants are exploring strategies to promote sustainable practices, raise awareness about environmental challenges, and encourage stewardship of the earth. The event features keynote speeches, panel discussions, and workshops designed to equip attendees with practical tools for advancing creation care initiatives. Organizers stress the importance of unified, proactive responses to climate change and environmental degradation. Organisers emphasised t...
Hull Hospital Revolutionizes MRI Scans With Artificial Intelligence

Hull Hospital Revolutionizes MRI Scans With Artificial Intelligence

General News, Health & Wellbeing, International
Hospitals in Hull, England, are transforming patient care with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology in MRI scanning. The Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has integrated AI-driven imaging software, Air Recon Deep Learning (ARDL), into MRI machines at Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital, with plans to expand to other facilities. This cutting-edge software uses sophisticated algorithms to reduce background noise, producing clearer images in less time. Routine MRI head scans have been shortened from 30 minutes to 20, and prostate scans from 45 minutes to 30. The trust can now scan 31 lumbar spine patients in a 12-hour shift, up from 21 previously. Karen Bunker, head of imaging at the trust, highlighted the patient benefits. "People who struggle with clau...
Psychiatrist Highlights Mental Health Impact Of UPSA Dress Code

Psychiatrist Highlights Mental Health Impact Of UPSA Dress Code

General News, Health & Wellbeing
The recent controversy surrounding the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)'s dress code has sparked a nationwide discussion about student mental health in academic institutions. Dr. Pearl Adu-Nyarko, psychiatrist and lead clinician at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, emphasized the urgent need to address the psychological effects of such incidents on students. “The issue of dress code has been shown to influence individual performance on the side of the student. It helps students feel prepared and capable as it shows professionalism,” Dr. Adu-Nyarko stated. She noted that these incidents highlight a broader challenge in Ghanaian universities: the lack of structured mental health support systems for students. Dr. Adu-Nyarko advocated for a shift from reactive measures to m...
Ghana To Vaccinate Over 2.5 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer

Ghana To Vaccinate Over 2.5 Million Girls Against Cervical Cancer

General News, Health & Wellbeing
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced plans to begin a nationwide rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in September 2025, targeting over 2.5 million girls aged 9 to 14 years. The initiative aims to protect young girls from cervical cancer, which remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths among women in Ghana. The vaccine will be administered free of charge in schools and health centers across the country. Health officials say the program marks a major step toward cancer prevention and women’s health equity, aligning with global health goals set by the World Health Organization. The campaign will also include public education to raise awareness among parents, teachers, and community leaders. The rollout is expected to significantly reduce future ...
CHPNet Global Healthcare Conference Marks 4 Years of Faith-Driven Medical Service

CHPNet Global Healthcare Conference Marks 4 Years of Faith-Driven Medical Service

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Pentecost News
Over 700 Christian healthcare professionals, ministry leaders, and global advocates convened virtually on June 19, 2025, for the Christian Health Professionals Network (CHPNet) Global Healthcare Conference to commemorate four years of promoting faith-based healthcare and visionary leadership. The conference highlighted CHPNet’s evolution from a classroom concept into a global movement, uniting healthcare practitioners who view their profession as a divine calling. This year’s theme emphasised “influence with purpose, impact with care,” reflecting the network’s growing mission to integrate faith, compassion, and excellence in healthcare delivery. Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, charged attendees to regard their professional duties as sacred assignments. “Wh...
Heart Diseases Now Ghana’s Top Killer—Komfo Anokye Surgeons Sound Alarm

Heart Diseases Now Ghana’s Top Killer—Komfo Anokye Surgeons Sound Alarm

General News, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
A leading Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeon at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Dr. Isaac Okyere has revealed heart disease as Ghana's most deadly health threat affecting both men and women. Speaking at the "Legacy of the Fathers" health forum organized by Balm Of Gilead ALT Clinic with Ghana Police and Prisons Service, the specialist delivered sobering statistics showing hypertension affects 40% of adults in the Ashanti Region, with research indicating a 37.4% prevalence rate.   The surgeon explained that while heart disease affects all genders, men face particular vulnerability due to biological factors and lifestyle habits including alcohol consumption, smoking, and poor dietary choices. These factors cause men to typically develop cardiovascular conditions at younger ages than women....
Ultramodern Pentecost Hospital Opens In Bolgatanga

Ultramodern Pentecost Hospital Opens In Bolgatanga

General News, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Pentecost News
Residents of Bolgatanga, the capital of Ghana’s Upper East Region, and surrounding communities have heaved a sigh of relief following the inauguration of the ultra-modern Pentecost Hospital at Kumbagre, a suburb of Bolgatanga. The 35-bed, AI-powered facility, an initiative of The Church of Pentecost, arrives at a critical time, as the region continues to grapple with limited access to quality healthcare. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, only 60% of births in the region were attended by skilled health personnel, and antenatal care coverage remains below national targets. The new Pentecost Hospital is expected to ease the burden on existing health infrastructure and improve health outcomes, particularly in maternal and child health, in a region where healthcar...
Nkwaduano Community In Offinso North Municipality Receives New Water Facility

Nkwaduano Community In Offinso North Municipality Receives New Water Facility

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Pentecost News
It was a moment of great joy for the residents of Nkwaduano, a community near Afrancho in the Offinso North Municipality, when a new borehole facility was officially handed over to them on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The water project was funded by P3nd3mic Inc through the OKB Hope Foundation and was successfully facilitated by the Akomadan Afrancho District of The Church of Pentecost. Representing the Odikro, a community leader expressed deep appreciation on behalf of the people, describing the intervention as timely and life-changing. He noted that the provision of a clean and reliable water source would eliminate their dependence on a nearby stream, which had long posed health risks and affected the community’s general well-being. As part of the commissioning ceremony, the Home and ...
Director-General Of Prisons Strengthens Ties With The Church of Pentecost

Director-General Of Prisons Strengthens Ties With The Church of Pentecost

General News, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Pent TV, Pentecost News
The Director-General of the Ghana Prisons Service, Mrs Patience Baffoe-Bonnie (Esq.), accompanied by a delegation of senior officials, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, visited the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye, at the church's general headquarters in La, Accra. The meeting aimed to strengthen the Prisons Service's ties with the church and to discuss ongoing and future collaborations between the two institutions. Mrs Baffoe-Bonnie expressed her appreciation for the church's involvement in her induction ceremony and the prayers offered on her behalf. She also shared a personal connection with The Church of Pentecost. Highlighting the church's contributions, Mrs. Baffoe-Bonnie stated: ‘The Church of Pentecost has been a pillar of support for the Ghana Prisons ...
Enjoy Good Life With Your Family – Pastor Acheampong Urges Christians

Enjoy Good Life With Your Family – Pastor Acheampong Urges Christians

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Pentecost News
The Resident Minister of the Mountain View Worship Centre in the Kasoa Area of The Church of Pentecost, Pastor Samuel Acheampong, has underscored the importance of Christian families taking time off their busy schedules to engage in healthy recreational activities. Speaking at the worship centre’s Family Day Out event on May 1, 2025, Pastor Acheampong highlighted the value of families enjoying quality time together, strengthening their bonds, and creating lasting memories. He noted that such experiences contribute significantly to family well-being and provide children with valuable developmental opportunities. ‘Engaging in healthy family activities fosters togetherness, reduces stress, and presents opportunities for shared learning and enjoyment,’ he stated. Pastor Acheampong ...
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