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The persistence of malnutrition in Ghana raises important questions about leadership and accountability in nutrition governance. While technical expertise and donor support are available, progress remains uneven due to weak accountability mechanisms and limited political prioritization. Effective leadership for nutrition requires more than policy statements. It demands clear targets, sustained financing, and transparent monitoring systems….

Malnutrition persists in Ghana not because solutions are unknown, but because leadership has not consistently elevated nutrition as a national priority. Despite the availability of evidence-based interventions, malnutrition remains under-addressed in policy implementation and financing decisions. This gap reflects a broader leadership challenge that must be urgently addressed. Nutrition outcomes are shaped by decisions across…

Despite RUTF’s proven ability to save lives, access to it in Ghana remains inconsistent. Many caregivers face long travel distances to treatment centres, only to be told that supplies have run out. Others rely on community health workers who do their best but struggle with stock shortages. The core challenge is simple: RUTF in Ghana…

They say, “you are what you eat.” But in Ghana, what we eat and what we don’t tells a much bigger story about health, inequality, and public policy. Across the country, the double burden of malnutrition and lifestyle-related diseases is growing. In one home, a child suffers stunted growth due to poor nutrition; in another,…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when the world turns pink to remind us that early detection saves lives. But beyond the screenings and campaigns, there’s another powerful prevention tool many overlooks: our diet. Emerging research shows that what we eat can influence our risk of developing breast cancer. Diets high in processed…

For many Ghanaian women, breast cancer remains a frightening and misunderstood disease. Despite decades of awareness efforts, stigma, fear, and misinformation continue to stop women from seeking help early, and those delays can be deadly. One of the most common myths is that breast cancer only affects older women. The truth? Women as young as…