Processed foods, sugary foods, alcohol major causes of dietary obesity – Dietician
Registered dietician, Emmanuella Yayra Saku, says the intake of processed foods, sugary drinks, large portions and alcoholic beverages are the major reasons for dietary...
Doctor lists 5 reasons why people get obese
Specialist in Clinical Biochemistry, Dr. Yaw Osafo, has named some five causatives of obesity in people.Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show, he stated...
How to manage anxiety and depression during pregnancy
If you're facing these challenges, know you're not alone and there are ways to help yourself.Pregnancy can be a time of joy, but for...
Father struggles to pay hospital bill of deceased daughter
The father of a three-month-old baby, Nsoroma, who needed help for the removal of a lump on her back which she was born with,...
Prof. Frimpong-Boateng reacts to multiple deaths from heart diseases prediction
Ghanaian physician and cardiothoracic surgeon, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has rejected reports viral claims of predicting the possibility of several people dying from heart diseases.The former Minister...
Hope for Ghanaians with life-threatening non-typhoidal diseases as KNUST scientists begin clinical trial of vaccine
Ghanaians battling with life-threatening Non-Typhoidal diseases can rest easier as scientists from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have commenced a...
Obesity saga: Only 10% of Ghanaians exercise and eat healthily-research
The recent Ghana Statistical Service survey which suggests 50 percent of Ghanaians are overweight or obese have taken many by surprise.But what could be...
Half Ghanaian women overweight
Half of females in Ghana, aged between 20 and 49, are either obese or overweight, the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report...
Eugene Arhin registers over 3,000 people on NHIS at Awutu Senya West
Over 3,000 rsidents at Awutu Ayensuako, Adawukwa, Mayenda in the Awutu Senya West District have heaved a sign of relief after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, Eugene Arhin, paid for the renewal and registration on the National Health insurance Scheme (NHIS).
Eliminating malaria requires high political will – Dr Kuma-Aboagye
Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has emphasized that eliminating malaria requires high political will and commitment.He pointed out that, other...
GSS raises concern over locations of Agenda 111 hospitals
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has expressed reservations about the government's Agenda 111 initiative, citing concerns about the locations and accessibility of healthcare facilities...
50.2 % of Ghanaian women aged 15 to 49 are either overweight or obese – Report
The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey report has revealed that the number of women who are overweight is more than twice that of...
Fertility rate declines to 3.9 children in 2022 – GSS
A study report published by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed a decline in the fertility rate from 6.4 children per woman in 1988...
Vaccine shortage: Govt must not fail to honor financing obligation under Gavi vaccine initiative
Ghana’s vaccination and immunization against the six childhood killer diseases could face a major setback this year if the government fails to meet its...
Univ of Ghana Medical Centre conducts first ever Nanox Arc X-ray Tomography scan
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has successfully performed its first human scan using the Nanox Arc Xray Tomography Scan machine, making it the...
Govt has credited ₵4 million debt payment to our account – Korle Bu CEO
Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah says government has disbursed money meant to settle the hospital’s GH¢4...
12 tiny signs you’re suffering from extreme burnout
Are you experiencing signs of burnout, or just feel like you're not doing as well as you should?The world has been a heavy and...
National malaria elimination plan launched
A Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan has been launched in Accra, aimed at achieving zero malaria incidence across the country by 2028.The document was launched...
Catherine, Princess of Wales, in hospital after abdominal surgery
The Princess of Wales is to stay in hospital for up to two weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery.Kensington Palace said the procedure was planned...
Gomoa Dominase residents demand dismissal of Potsin Polyclinic staff over alleged medical negligence
Some residents of Dominase in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region took to the streets to demonstrate over what they say is...
12 tiny signs you’re suffering from extreme burnout
Are you experiencing signs of burnout, or just feel like you're not doing as well as you should?The world has been a heavy and...
Framework on organ transplant, donation in the offing
A comprehensive framework to regulate organ transplant and donation in the country is currently undergoing the necessary processes for passage into law.It is a...
10 common habits ruining your teeth health
Habits such as nail biting and thumb sucking can significantly compromise your overall dental health.Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being, yet...
Exclusive breastfeeding helps to flatten tummy – Health official
The Eastern Regional Deputy Director of Public Health of the Ghana Health Service, Dr John Otoo, has emphasised the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for...
Cape Verde breaks free from malaria
World Health Organization (WHO) has declared sub-Saharan African nation, Cape Verde malaria-free for the first time in 50 years.The Organization says it has not...
Beginning the year right series: Steps for a healthy lifestyle in 2024
A doctor at the Royal Natural Clinic, Dr. Clement Dapaalong, has urged Ghanaians to prioritize their health in 2024.In an interview on Asempa FM...
Expectant mothers facing complications over poor, bumpy Oforikrom roads
Pregnant women face delicate health risks worsened by plying deplorable roads in the Oforikrom municipality of the Ashanti Region.The bumpy, dusty and pothole-induced...
Zambia’s cholera outbreak: President urges people to move from towns to villages
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has urged people to relocate from towns to villages following the deaths of about 300 people in a cholera outbreak.Poor...
Greater Accra Emergency Medical Services Excellence Awards held
The maiden edition of the Greater Accra Emergency Medical Services Excellence Awards (GAEMSEA) under the National Ambulance Service has been held at the Accra...
Display new designations on name tags – Medical professionals told
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has directed all Medical Doctors, Dentists, and Dental Surgeons practising in Ghana to effect changes in their name tags....
Natural foods that brighten your skin tone
Eating a balanced diet rich in nutrients can have a positive impact on your skin's health and may contribute to a brighter complexion.Here are...
How family planning is changing the lives of youth in communities caught in attacks in northern Mozambique
Early in the morning, queues begin to form outside Lichinga Health Centre as medical staff prepare to treat patients, while nearby, mentors encourage people...
Nurse delivers baby in tricycle
A principal community health nurse at Bonkro in the Afram Plains South district, Eastern Region, Yunbow Michael Jordan, delivered a pregnant woman in a...
Test for malaria before commencing treatment – Herbal Physician urges
The Head of the Herbal Unit at the Tema General Hospital, Dr Michael Tetteh, has advised individuals to test for malaria before commencing any...
Nomination for Ghana medical and health awards 2024 unveiled
Nomination for the much-anticipated Ghana Medical And Health Awards 2023 has finally been unveiled on Saturday, 23rd December, 2023.Ghana Medical and Health Awards, an...
Common habits leading to low sperm count in men
A decline in sperm count reduces the likelihood of fertilization, posing an increasing concern globally.Health professionals attribute this issue to factors such as...
EU commits 32 million euros to vaccine production in Ghana
The European Union (EU) has committed EUR 32 million to boost vaccine production in Ghana under the Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and...
WHO warns of new covid-19 variant
A sub-variant of the Omicron strain of coronavirus has been classified as a "variant of interest" by the World Health Organization, because of "its...
Tension mounts between La Polyclinic nurses and management
Tension and acrimony appear to be creeping into operations at the La Polyclinic in Accra, following a seeming management apathy due to concerns raised...
Trainee nurses and midwives to protest over arrears
The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees Association (GNMTA) is threatening to protest over unpaid arrears.The Association claimed government is yet to fulfill its promise to pay...