The outbreak is centred in Ituri Province, a conflict-hit region where nearly five million people live under difficult humanitarian conditions. According to the WHO chief, one in four...
He also advised the public to adopt proper oral hygiene practices, cautioning against aggressive brushing habits that can damage teeth and gums.
The directive, issued under the Diseases of Animals Act, 1961 (Act 83), empowers the Veterinary Services Department to regulate activities that may threaten animal and public health.
Speaking at the launch on Tuesday May 19,2026, Paediatrician at the POPD, Major Kofi Otchere, explained that the awareness month is dedicated to educating nursing mothers and improving...
The advisory also emphasised the importance of frequent hand washing with soap under running water or the use of alcohol-based sanitisers.
Increasing cases of oral cancers, gum disease and severe tooth decay have been discovered during a free dental outreach in Cape Coast, with health experts warning of a...
It further disclosed that surveillance and screening activities at airports, seaports, and land borders have been intensified as part of efforts to prevent a possible outbreak in Ghana.
