For several years now, I have observed with a heavy heart how we, as a nation, seem to be reversing instead of accelerating forward like many modern countries. Yesterday, I spent the afternoon with a much younger relative, reminiscing about the achievements of Nkrumah’s Ghana — the Ghana handed down to us. I told her about the Ghana Railways and how I used to travel back home from boarding school on the night train, popularly called the sleeper train. She was stunned, almost in disbelief, and asked if I was…
Day: August 21, 2025
Mosquitoes, Malaria, and Markets: Ghana’s Health System Through the Lens of Public–Private Partnerships-(By Joannitta Joannides)
Author: Joannitta Joannides, Lab Manager, Vestergaard–Noguchi Vector Labs As we marked World Mosquito Day on 20 August, it’s a powerful reminder that defeating mosquito-borne diseases like malaria requires renewed commitment and smarter strategies—especially in countries like Ghana, where the burden remains high. In 2024, there were over 5.3 million cases, making up 2.5% of cases worldwide and nearly 2% of global malaria deaths. Although fewer children under five are getting sick, with national rates dropping to 8.6%, some rural areas still see rates as high as 12.8%. The disease is…
