Flatulence tax: Denmark agrees deal for livestock emissions levy
Denmark has agreed on how to implement the world’s first tax on agricultural emissions, including flatulence by livestock.
This comes after months of negotiations between...
Wegovy: Popular weight-loss drug goes on sale in China
Novo Nordisk has launched its weight-loss drug Wegovy in China after it was approved by local health authorities in June.
It is set to intensify...
The agony of kidney disease: When death appears more bearable
In Ghana, the plight of individuals battling kidney disease has become a heartbreaking reality.The extreme cost of dialysis, coupled with inadequate healthcare infrastructure, has...
‘I want my womb removed but doctors say I’m too young’
Emily Griffiths wants to have an operation to remove her womb, known as a hysterectomy.
At 26, with no children, she knows it is a...
KNUST study reveals high vitamin D deficiency among Kumasi’s elderly due to limited sun exposure
A new study by the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has found that only 6% of older people in Kumasi are properly...
GHS records new MPOX case in Greater Accra Region
Ghana has confirmed another case of MPOX in the Greater Accra Region, raising the total number of recent cases to three.The Ghana Health Service...
Pneumonia: The biggest infectious killer of children worldwide – UNICEF
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) says pneumonia is the biggest infectious killer of children worldwide, claiming more lives than any other...
GHS recommends reinstating COVID-19 hygiene protocols to control cholera spread
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged the public to re-adopt COVID-19 hygiene practices to help curb the current cholera outbreak.Deputy Director of Disease...
9 common habits that keep people stuck in miserable relationships
It can be difficult to leave even the most miserable of relationships, especially if you see yourself as a victim.Even when the relationship causes...
Our ‘SSNIT revolution’ will boost healthcare access, help hospitals function better – Nana Kwame Bediako
The Presidential Candidate of the New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako has raised concerns about the poor management of public health facilities in Ghana, blaming...
NHIA assures free dialysis rollout on track with additional machines for treatment
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has dispelled concerns that the free dialysis policy may be at risk before its launch.According to the authority,...
Ghanaians warned against lifestyles that could lead to heart problems
Professor Martin Tamatey, a heart surgeon and Acting Director of the National Cardiothoracic Center at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, has cautioned against adopting lifestyles that...
Free dialysis treatment belated – Mintah Akandoh [Audio]
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Juaboso has expressed disappointment in the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) proposed policy of free dialysis treatment for kidney...
NHIA CEO sends important message to kidney patients [Listen]
The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Dacosta Aboagye, has assured kidney patients that the necessary funding will be...
Free dialysis is a lifeline, but why now? – Dr. Sarpong Asiedu questions NHIS rollout
A Fellow at the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) Ghana, Dr Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has questioned the timing of the upcoming free dialysis treatment...
Spike in HIV rates in Asokore-Mampong raises concern among health officials
Health authorities in the Asokore-Mampong Municipality have raised alarm over the high rate of HIV infections in the area.They have stressed the need for...
GMA warns of rising alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct among doctors
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has voiced serious concerns regarding issues of alcohol misuse, drug abuse, and instances of sexual misconduct among some members.The...
Free dialysis for all kidney patients under NHIS starting Dec. 1
Effective December 1, 2024, all kidney patients will receive free dialysis treatment covered by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), according to Vice President...
10 sad signs someone is suffering from post-romantic stress disorder
Do someone you know obsess over their ex's life and spend no time living their own? They could be suffering from Post Romantic Stress...
11 mind games men play that manipulate even the smartest women
Burnout from dating often develops because so many men play mind games.You can quickly get sick of feeling duped by someone who acts as...
Stop pressing girls’ breasts, it’s barbaric – Dr. Wiafe
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Breast Care International (BCI), Dr. Beatrice Wiafe Addai, has cautioned parents and guardians against pressing the breasts of girls...
Ghana detects over 34,000 new HIV infections within first nine months of 2024
The National HIV and AIDS Control Programme of the Ghana Health Service has reported over 34,000 new HIV infections detected from January to the...
Barbados welcomes 155 more nurses from Ghana
Barbados has once again strengthened its healthcare workforce with the arrival of 155 nurses from Ghana, landing at the Grantley Adams International Airport on...
GHS sends important message to the public amid cholera surge [Listen]
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged Ghanaians to maintain a clean environment amid a surge in cholera cases.Director of Public Health at the...
Cholera outbreak in Kasoa: 56 cases reported as GHS intensifies control efforts
Authorities report that 56 cholera cases have been recorded since the outbreak began in the Kasoa area, where initial cases numbered around five.Currently, 46...
Agenda 111: 45 hospitals ready for commissioning – Miracles Aboagye
The spokesperson for the campaign of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's flagbearer for the 2024 election, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, has announced that...
Mpox cases on the African continent show a 500% increase year-on-year
Mpox cases continue to spread on the African continent, showing an increase of over 500% from last year, data from the Africa Centres for...
Ashanti Regional Health Directorate intensifies public education on Cholera
The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate has stepped up public education on preventive measures against the outbreak of cholera in the region.In recent weeks, the...
Lordina Mahama supports Tishigu Health Centre with medical equipment
Former First Lady Lordina Dramani Mahama, through the Lordina Foundation on Friday, donated medical equipment and supplies to the Tishigu Health Centre in the...
Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital staff to protest over inadequate speed ramps
Staff at the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital in the Akuapem North Municipality, Eastern Region, are set to hold a peaceful protest today, November 1.This...
Here’s why your urine looks darker in the morning
Darker urine in the morning is completely normal.It’s normal to feel a bit surprised or even worried if you notice your urine looks darker...
Deodorant or antiperspirant for body odour? Which works best & what’s the difference?
Deodorants and antiperspirants are both applied underarm but they serve different purposes.Deodorants and antiperspirants are two of the most widely used products on the...
‘Japa’ sweeps Nigeria’s hospitals
The trend of Nigerians seeking greener pastures abroad, often referred to as the "Japa" movement, has become widespread.It is no longer news that this...
Eating this snack may increase cancer risk by 50%, according to research
As someone whose diet is 92.7% cheese (yes, I made that number up but it’s an accurate estimate), I was disheartened to learn of...
Nationwide deworming exercise starts Oct. 28, over 2 million children targeted
Over two million school-age children between five and 14 years have been targeted for a deworming exercise scheduled from Monday, October 28 to Sunday,...
Test before treating malaria – Prof. Ansah Koram advises public
An expert in malaria research, Professor Kwadwo Ansah Koram, has advised people to first test for malaria before treatment.He said that although the current...
Mortuary workers issue fresh strike threat
The Mortuary Workers Association of Ghana (MOWAG) has issued a warning to the government, stating that its members will embark on a nationwide strike...
Hardship: Men now collect marriage list from different families to get cheapest – Report
In recent years, the age-old tradition of marriage has undergone a myriad of transformations, reflecting societal changes, economic conditions, and shifting values.One particularly intriguing...
THX 22 Foundation champions Breast Cancer Awareness at Texpo Market, Spintex
The THX 22 Foundation, the charitable arm of 22Bet, successfully hosted a Breast Cancer Awareness event at Texpo Market in Spintex, Ghana.The celebration, themed...
Climate Change: Reduce beef consumption to save the world
Many human behaviours continue to harm the climate, and one significant factor is meat consumption, particularly beef.Beef consumption has been identified as a major...