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...
GHS confirms Cholera cases in Greater Accra
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed cases of cholera in the Ada West and Ada East Districts of the Greater Accra Region.According to...
Allied Health Professions Council decries high rate of unemployment
Over 20,000 graduates who have passed their licensing examinations and are in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council are now without employment.The...
Myopia is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in children – Orbis International
Orbis International, a non-governmental organization, has revealed that refractive errors, particularly myopia (nearsightedness), are a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness in children.In...
Nurses, Midwives Association declines to join Organised Labour strike
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has announced that its members will not participate in the strike action declared by Organised Labour.The...
‘Our son died. Now we can use his sperm to have a grandchild’
A couple in India have said they are "delighted" after a court ordered a hospital to hand over the frozen semen sample of their...
Ghana Medical Association petitioned for the removal of its President Dr. Serebour
A formal petition has been filed by a member of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Vishnu Nene Limon Abayateye, calling for the removal...
What happens to your brain when you don’t get enough sleep
Sleep deprivation can affect several cognitive functions, including memory, concentration, and decision-making.Are you getting enough sleep? This is an important question you need to...
Organised Labour’s strike: Continue to provide full services – GMA to members
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has admonished members to continue providing full services without interruptions amidst Organised Labour's declaration of a strike action.The nationwide...
GHS confirms second Mpox case
Ghana has confirmed a second case of Mpox, bringing the total to two.The latest case is the mother of a 15-year-old boy who was...
‘I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant’
Dorothy Masasa happily walks down a dirt road on a sunny afternoon, her baby securely strapped on her back.
Just six months ago the 39-year-old,...
Congo launches its first mpox vaccination campaign
Congolese health officials launched their first mpox vaccination campaign on Saturday, a key step in efforts to contain an outbreak that has spread from its...