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File Photo More than 32 people have died in communities across the Sisaala East Municipality since September, amid reports of a yellow fever outbreak, Fulbe chief Mahmoud Mumuni says. Speaking to Info Radio on Friday morning, Mr Mumuni said affected people initially complained of headaches, followed by high fever. He said some victims died within two days of developing severe symptoms. He also described dark blood coming from the nose and other body openings of some people wh

File Photo Residents of Wapaani, a suburb of Wa, are calling for urgent action to stop open defecation around Fongo Primary School, warning that the practice threatens public health and is disrupting teaching and learning. Speaking to Info Radio, a cross section of residents said the problem is most noticeable in the mornings, when a strong stench hangs over the area. They alleged that some people use the school grounds as a place of convenience, particularly at night. Acco

The Anwelle Foundation has pledged to promote long-term community development and expand opportunities for underserved populations in Jirapa and beyond. Speaking at the foundation’s launch, its founder and chief executive officer, Frank Anwelle, said the organisation would focus on empowering communities rather than relying solely on short-term relief. The foundation’s priorities include education, vocational training, digital literacy and economic empowerment, alongside ini

Dr (Pharm) Maxwell Mwinzumah Sampson Acting Director of University Health Services at UBIDS Age remains the most significant risk factor for prostate cancer, Acting Director of University Health Services at the University for Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS), Dr (Pharm) Maxwell Mwinzumah Sampson, has said. Speaking to Info Radio during a , Dr Sampson described prostate cancer as a major health challenge for men. While the disease’s causes are complex, he sa

The Gboriteng Valley Requiring a Bridge Residents of Gboriteng, a farming community in the Kandeu Electoral Area of the Wa West District say poor roads and an impassable river are making it difficult to access healthcare and attend school. The challenges are particularly affecting children who travel to Lassie for junior high school. Some have stopped attending, while others who continue to make the journey frequently fall ill, a resident Mr. Bunaa Fidelis told Info News. Mr

Community Health Officer, Esther Wasaal Youra (right) The Laadateng Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound at Nerikuteng in the Wa West District has held a community durbar to improve community participation in the management of the facility and address challenges affecting healthcare delivery. The durbar, held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, brought together health officials, community members, local authorities and other stakeholders from the area.

The Member of Parliament for Lawra, Bede A. Ziedeng, has officially commissioned and handed over a fully refurbished ambulance to the Lawra Municipal Health Directorate, restoring crucial emergency services after a two-year hiatus. The ceremony took place on September 8, 2026, amid gratitude from health officials and community members alike. Speaking at the event, Mr. Ziedeng expressed appreciation to Osman Mahmoud, the Upper West Regional Coordinator of the National Ambulanc

File Photo Kanyinguasi, a community located along the main Tumu-Wa road in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region , is facing pressing infrastructural challenges that threaten the well-being and development of its residents. Despite its strategic position, the community remains without a CHPS compound and proper roads, compelling residents to travel long distances to access essential health and educational services. Speaking exclusively to Info Radio, community

Public Health Nurse working with the Upper West Regional Health Directorate, Madam Kuutir Eleonora has cautioned breastfeeding mothers about the potential risks of nursing while ill, highlighting that certain infections can be transmitted to infants through breast milk. Speaking to Info Radio, Madam Eleonora explained that the primary concern is vertical transmission, where viruses or bacteria from the mother’s bloodstream can pass into the breast milk. She advised that in c

The Rotary Club has officially commissioned several new ambulances to serve communities in the Wa East (Kataah, Kulkpong) and Wa West (Vieri, Egu) districts, marking a significant step toward resolving the region’s healthcare transport crisis. This donation responds directly to the severe shortage of emergency vehicles that has long left residents without reliable access to life-saving medical transport. Speaking to Info Radio, Stephen Mwinkaara, Past President and Service Pr