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Harmattan season poses serious threat to skin health – Dermatologist warns

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A leading Ghanaian dermatologist has cautioned the public against common skincare misconceptions during the harmattan season, stressing that poor understanding of skin hydration is contributing...
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Dr Kofi Ansah Brifo named among 2025 “100 most influential people” in Ghana

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In a moving moment that coincided with his birthday, renowned dermatologist and founder of Skin Foundation Africa, Dr Kofi Ansah Brifo, was named among the...
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NHIA reforms are continuations of earlier NPP/Bawumia initiatives, not new NDC policies — Dr Ekua Amoakoh

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Dr Ekua Amoakoh, Deputy Spokesperson to the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has explained that claims that the ongoing reforms at the National Health...
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The Skin Messiah launches AMA series to tackle rising skin health challenges in Ghana and across Africa

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In an effort to combat the growing burden of preventable skin diseases across Africa, Skin Foundation Africa (SFA), under the leadership of renowned dermatologist Dr...
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Dr Kofi Ansah Brifo launches “The Glass Skin Class 2025,” A free dermatology empowerment initiative for Ghanaians

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Prominent Ghanaian dermatologist and founder of Skin Foundation Africa (SFA), Dr Kofi Ansah Brifo, widely known as “The Skin Messiah,” has announced the launch of...
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When the skin speaks before the lump — Ghanaian dermatologist raises awareness on hidden signs of breast cancer

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In a revealing discussion on Happy 98.9 FM’s Morning Show last Friday, renowned Ghanaian dermatologist Dr Kofi Ansah Brifo shed light on an often-overlooked dimension...
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Annoh-Dompreh celebrates 48th birthday by donating medical equipment to Nsawam Government Hospital

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Minority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament (MP) for Nsawam-Adoagyiri, Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has donated medical equipment together with a cash amount to the Nsawam Government...
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Article: The economic case for ending NTDs: Sustaining Africa’s momentum

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Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) have long undermined Africa’s potential, affecting health, lowering school attendance, and stifling productivity. Although preventable and treatable, they have historically been...
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The Wholesome Mind Xperience and Mental Health Authority supported by WHO, partner to advance mental health education and care

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The Wholesome Mind Xperience has joined forces with the Mental Health Authority of Ghana (MHA), supported by the World Health Organisation (WHO), ahead of the...