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 conditions
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...
5 Nobel-worthy discoveries that haven’t won the prize
The best minds in science will be thrust from academic obscurity into the spotlight next week when the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, and...
Ascension Trust UK partners TAC-GH to screen 8,000 people
The church is gradually moving from the old ways of winning souls through crusading and evangelism to a more diversified approach .As part of...
GHS implements urgent measures after first Mpox case confirmed in 2024
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced a series of immediate public health measures following the confirmation of the first Mpox case in Ghana...
Dr Frank Owusu-Sekyere to act as Korle Bu CEO
The Board of Directors of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KATH) has appointed Dr Frank Owusu-Sekyere to act as the interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO).This...
GHS confirms Monkeypox case, 230 suspected cases across 88 districts
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed a monkeypox case in the Bia West District of the Western North Region.The affected individual is a...
Abandoned patient at Ojobi: Health Ministry refers alleged medical misconduct to CID
The Ministry of Health has referred a case of alleged medical misconduct at the Trauma and Specialist Hospital in Winneba, Central Region, to the...
Over 500 farmers benefit from Newage Agric Solutions’ health screening in Botanga
Newage Agric Solutions Ltd, a leading player in Ghana’s agricultural sector, has successfully launched its health screening project for farmers in Botanga, a critical...
Almost 700k children susceptible to Measles in Ghana – WHO, CDC
Approximately 700,000 children in Ghana are susceptible to Measles and Rubella in 2023, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Center for...
Know your partner’s breasts – Expert advices
The National Programme Manager of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) at the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Efua Commeh, has urged relationship partners to make a conscious...
GHS announces nationwide measles immunization exercise
The Ghana Health Service has announced a nationwide immunization campaign against measles, focusing on children aged nine to 59 months.The program will run from...
GNMTA demands payment of 12 months unpaid allowances for rotational nurses and midwives
The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees Association (GNMTA) is demanding the correction and payment of 12 months' worth of unpaid allowances owed to rotational nurses and...
Claims payments unprecedented – Private Health Association lauds NHIA CEO
The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana (PHFAoG) has commended the Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Da-costa Aboagye, and...
What to drink when you have a cold
Having a cold can be frustrating. Your nose is stuffy, your throat hurts, and you feel tired all the time.One of the most important...
Here’s how drinking water can help you lose weight
Water is essential for life.Every day, we rely on water to keep our bodies running smoothly. But did you know that drinking water can...