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...
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...
‘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...
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...
Cholera outbreak: 2 deaths recorded out of 43 cases
Ghana has confirmed 43 cholera cases with two fatalities so far.Currently, 12 people are receiving treatment, and nearly 200 suspected cases have been reported,...
Family Planning commodities stuck at Tema port: CSOs call for urgent action
A Coalition of 55 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ghana is urging the government to swiftly clear essential Family Planning (FP) commodities that have...
Taking pills or contraceptives more than twice a year can cause cancer – Women cautioned
Women have been cautioned against the regular use of emergency contraceptives or pills to prevent unwanted pregnancies following unprotected sex, as misuse could increase...
7 forms of self-care you don’t have to feel guilty about
What is it about feeling guilty for resting, anyway? I hear it all the time. Everyone is so busy. You can't slow down, and...
Five easy ways to relieve stress
Stress is a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO).All humans, one way...
Kpone-Katamanso confirms two cholera cases
The Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Health Directorate has raised a health alert after confirming two cholera cases within the municipality and awaiting the results of other...
Why you need to stop using cotton buds to clean your ears
If you’ve been using cotton buds to clean your ears, it’s time to reconsider.Many of us grew up thinking that using cotton buds (or...
See 5 amazing benefits of regular sex
Sex doesn’t just give you pleasure; there are some health benefits attached to it.Regular sex, which for most people is once a week,...
Ashanti Region: GHS aims to vaccinate 1.4m children amid new polio strain detection
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has launched a new oral polio vaccination campaign in the Ashanti Region in response to the detection of a...
Akufo-Addo commissions Urology and Nephrology Center at Korle Bu
President Akufo-Addo on Friday, October 18, 2024, inaugurated a state-of-the-art Urology and Nephrology Centre of Excellence at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, marking a major step...
The real reasons you shouldn’t leave your dishes in the sink overnight
Imagine coming home after a long day, ready to relax, only to find a sink full of dirty dishes waiting for you.It’s a common...
AT Ghana donates to 37 Pediatric Sickle Cell Unit
As part of events marking the 20th celebration of 37 Military Hospital’s Pedicatric Sickle Cell unit, leading Telecommunications giant, AT, formerly of AirtelTigo has...
3 reasons never to leave your toothbrush in the bathroom
No matter what kind of toothbrush you have, keeping it in a dangerous place like the bathroom could jeopardise dental hygiene.Research shows that 60%...
Did you know moringa leaves can clear acne and pimples? Here’s how
Here's how to use moringa leaves for your skincare.The name "Moringa" comes from the Tamil word meaning twisted pod.Moringa Leaf, derived from the Moringa...
5 everyday foods that could be damaging your teeth
Taking care of your teeth doesn't mean giving up all the foods you love.Many of us try our best to take care of our...
NHIS to cover mental health conditionsÂ
The government is set to expand the coverage of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to include four mental health conditions.The initiative which takes...
Bawumia to launch Ghana’s E-Health, Africa’s first electronic management system for patients
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia will on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, launch another digital health initiative by the government: E-Health.The Akufo-Addo government, with strong...