La General Hospital was a death trap – Former MP justifies demolition
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Okaikwei North, Fuseini Issah, has disclosed that the La General Hospital was demolished because it was a “death...
What do you know about newborns with teeth?
In response to a question about some whitish lesions in the mouth, I wrote about Epstein pearls and their differentials. One of the things that...
Exclusive breastfeeding for first six months essential – Midwife
A senior Midwifery Officer at the Ridge Hospital, Felicia Martey-Duodu, has stated the essence of exclusive breastfeeding for babies.Speaking on Adom FM’s Nyinsen Ne Awo) health show, she...
Loneliness poses risks as deadly as smoking: surgeon general
Widespread loneliness in the U.S. poses health risks as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, costing the health industry billions of dollars annually, the U.S....
6 packs come with risk of depression
Researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Harvard University investigated the link between male body image issues and mental health.A researcher interviewed 2,460...
Akaa community gets ultramodern CHPS compound after Adom News report
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for BUEM-Jasikan in the Oti Region, Elizabeth Kessewa Adjornor, has commissioned an ultra-modern Community-Base Health Planning Services (CHPS) compound...
Bliss GVS Pharma supports malaria elimination efforts in Ghana
In recent years, there have been several promising developments in the fight against malaria. WHO has launched a new Global Technical Strategy for Malaria...
Untreated toothache could cause death — Dentist
A dentist at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), Dr. Mensah Tabi-Amankwa, has indicated that it is possible for a person to die from a...
GRNMA justifies rural postings refusals
General Sec retary for Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), David Tenkorang Twum, has said his members' failure to accept postings to rural areas...
Rise in throat cancer cases blamed on oral sex
The rise in oropharyngeal cancer, which some have called an epidemic, has been caused by the increase in oral sex, according to Professor Hisham...
Pru East ambulance grounded over faulty injectors
The ambulance donated to the Pru East district in the Bono East Region as part of the government's flagship programme One-Constituency-One-Ambulance has been grounded...
Dancer goes for uterus surgery only to wake up with her arm amputated
A skilled Samba dancer who went into hospital for surgery on uterine fibroids woke up to find that her left arm had been amputated...
World Malaria Day 2023: GeoBert Health Centre joins world to recognise efforts to combat malaria
The GeoBert Health Centre has joined the world in recognising the efforts being made to combat malaria and raise public awareness of the illness.Operating...
Bawumia commissions Korle Bu Cath Lab [Photos]
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Tuesday commissioned a Catheterization Laboratory (Cath Lab) at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.The million-dollar ($1m) catheterization laboratory was...
Resign if you don’t trust NHIS anymore – Mahama to Health Minister
Former President John Mahama has called for the resignation of the Health Minister after he openly admitted that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)...
Physician Assistants arrested for picketing granted bail
Seven members of the Unemployed Physicians Assistants Association of Ghana who were arrested on Tuesday have been granted bail.The persons, which include three...
GAML makes strong demands as it marks 50th anniversary
The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) is with immediate effect demanding the establishment of the Medical Laboratory Science Council.GAMLS among other...
Oti region records highest malaria prevalence in 2022
Oti Region recorded the highest malaria prevalence in 2022 with 7%, according to a recent Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) report.The Savannah Region follows with...
Foreplay is more than just a warm-up
When it comes to sex, it’s easy to focus on the main event. But have you ever stopped to think about the importance of...
5 health risks of excessive masturbation on your body
Medical scientists have already answered questions like how many times a week a person can masturbateMasturbation is a common practice . It’s a natural...
Physician Assistants picket at Ministry of Health
Some Physicians Assistants who completed their studies in 2018 are demanding postings from the Ministry of Health.According to them, they are being forced...
Gonorrhoea can spread by kissing – Experts claim
Gonorrhoea really can be spread by kissing, leading scientists now claim.For decades, sexual health experts have insisted 'the clap' couldn't spread through snogging,...
99% of Ghanaians have malaria parasites
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has disclosed that 90 percent of Ghanaians have malaria parasites in them but are unaware.Professor Linda...
People who commit suicide are being selfish – Psychiatrist [Video]
https://youtu.be/WELc0eYPKO0A community psychiatric nurse specialist at Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Francis Yeboah, says people who commit suicide are being selfish.He said some of the victims...
Health Ministry clears air on Agyeman-Manu’s NHIS, Zipline comment
The Ministry of Health has said the comments of the sector Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, about the National Health Insurance Scheme(NHIS) were not to talk...
Tales from my backyard: A depression survivor’s narrative
During a recent episode of the Drive Time Show on Accra-based Joy FM, a caller expressed his depression and suicidal thoughts.In an interview...
Ghana Standards Authority top officials cited for contempt
Some top officials of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) have been cited for contempt for allegedly failing or refusing to restore two employees to...
NHIS: I pay cash for healthcare because of extortion – Health Minister
Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, is unhappy at what he describes as extortion by some service providers under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).He says...
Itchy pubic hair? Here’s why this happens, remedies
Experiencing itchy pubic hair can be troubling and irritating.Both men and women experience itchy pubic hair. The discomfort that comes with it can be...
Herbicide potential cause of kidney disease epidemic – Research
Research published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has linked the surge in kidney disease incidence among young Mesoamericans to...
Man breaks manhood while trying out new position
An Indonesian man’s moment of pleasure quickly turned into excruciating pain when he fractured his penis while having sex with his partner.According to a...
Ghana Health Service issues alert on new mosquito species
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the presence of a new mosquito vector called Anopheles stephensi in the country.The new vector was confirmed...
‘Doggy style’ linked to penis fracture
Some studies have linked doggy style to penis fracture (Barros et al. 2017; Barros et al. 2020).I know this article will raise many...
New ‘Dansoman, Tuba’ deadly mosquito breed: No need to panic over Malaria
The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has given an assurance that even though a new mosquito breed detected in Tuba and Dansoman in Accra...
For men: Five secrets about women’s orgasm you should know
Knowing simple tricks about women's orgasms is very important.It is easier, less complicated, and faster for men to orgasm compared to women. Men on...
Ghana first to approve Oxford’s malaria vaccine
Ghana has become the first country in the world to approve a new malaria vaccine from Oxford University, with children under the age of...
Try these watermelon face recipes for glowing skin
Watermelon is not just about water content.It is also a fruit that is abundant in antioxidants, multivitamins, and minerals, making it incredibly beneficial for...
Ghana first to approve ‘world-changer’ malaria vaccine
Ghana is the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine that has been described as a “world-changer” by the scientists who developed it....
Why are more men committing suicide than women in Ghana?
Healthcare experts are stressing a worrying trend stemming from depression.A community psychiatry nurse at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has revealed that nearly 70%...
Rural areas can manage water better with a little assistance from gov’t
Network of Community Water Services (NETCOWAS), has criticised the abysmal management of water utilities in small towns by government institutions.Director of Operations for NETCOWAS,...