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NPP PC promotes menstrual health awareness in Nkwanta South

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Hajia Sekyere Tijani has encouraged teenage girls not to feel ashamed...

Avoid eating soupy foods in groups from one bowl – Prof Akosa

Communal eating from one bowl can help spread Hepatitis B, renowned cellular pathologist and lifestyle wellness consultant, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa has said.He said...

Health providers and NHIA discuss collaborative initiatives for progressive healthcare

In a move towards bolstering Ghana's healthcare landscape, key stakeholders in the health sector convened for exploratory talks aimed at jointly implementing preventive and...

Untreated hypertension may cause erectile dysfunction – Cardiologist warns

Cardiologist, Dr. Florence Akumiah is raising the alarm over the often overlooked consequences of untreated hypertension, highlighting a critical link between high blood pressure...

Augmented Reality Surgery to start in Ghana

Hopexchange Medical Centre, a private health facility in Kumasi has secured what could be a game changer in real time medical surgery in Ghana.The...

One-third of Ghanaians suffer hypertension – Doctor

Hypertension awareness and diagnosis are low in Ghana, affecting about one-third of the population.According to Wg Cdr Dr. Benjamin Toboh, around 33% of Ghanaians...

NHIS has improved under current gov’t- Afenyo-Markin

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says there has been significant improvement in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) under the current administration compared to...

GHS receives medication for childhood cancer treatment

The government's effort to treat childhood cancer has received a major boost with the donation of 1,510 vials of Amgen's rituximab worth GH¢8 million...

KATH Labour Union kicks against calls for CEO’s dismissal

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Labour Unions have kicked against a petition for the dismissal of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Prof. Otchere...

I am married but I am single, the other side of spousal migration

Nothing excites a couple more than to move beyond the fine ‘I love you’ rhetoric to saying “I do” to each other in the...

Release NHIS funds to avert collapse – Minorty urges government

The Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the dire financial state of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), attributing it to what...

4 instant ways to tell he’s not into you

You're communicating online with someone, but suddenly the person doesn't respond anymore.Was it your mistake? Did you say something wrong that turned them off?...

‘My heart is heavy, I feel empty’ – James Gardiner opens up

Ghanaian actor James Gardiner has shared an emotional and candid message on social media, revealing his struggles and the weight on his heart despite...

GMO mosquitoes released in Djibouti to fight malaria

Tens of thousands of genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti in an effort to stop the spread of an invasive species...

It took two divorces for me to learn what destroys a marriage

Today I got divorced. Again. The process was surprisingly simple. I met in a small room with a magistrate. My ex, who lives out...

5 easy couples exercises that’ll immediately bring you closer

Intimacy: everyone wants it, and alluring advertisements suggest you can easily have it if you go to the right beautiful spot. You only need...

5 different types of lies you tell without even noticing

There’s a scene in the movie Something’s Gotta Give that simply and succinctly captures one reality about the truth.After catching the man she loves on a...

3 unforgivable lies that destroy marriages

It's a lie that marriage is easy. The work can indeed be worthwhile — as fairy tale princesses and princes always knew.Here are 3...

Ghana’s health sector need urgent reforms – NHIA CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Dacosta Aboagye says there is an urgent need for health sector...

Ashanti Regional Director of Health frustrated over stalled healthcare projects

Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Emmanuel Tenkorang, has voiced his frustration over the stagnation of essential healthcare projects in the region.The phenomenon,...

Gazing at ladies’ ‘beads’ can prolong men’s lives – Pharmaceutical don

Men who gaze at beads on the waists of women can have their lives prolonged following an enhanced libido, the Nkabomhene (Unity chief) of...

NHIA is not bankrupt – Dacosta Aboagye

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, has refuted claims that the NHIA is bankrupt.Dr. Aboagye highlighted...

Did you know sitting could be shortening your lifespan?

Our bodies were designed for movement.Sitting for long periods could be shortening your lifespanSettling into a comfy chair after a long day, phone...

Foodstuff prices escalate at Mallam, Kaneshie, and Odawna markets

Traders and consumers at the Kaneshie, Odawna and Mallam Atta markets in the Accra Metropolitan Districts have decried the increase in prices of food...

Daily consumers of marijuana outnumber daily drinkers in US – Report

The number of Americans who smoke cannabis on a daily or near-daily basis now exceeds those who drink alcohol as often, a study has...

Dagbon overlord donates GH₵40k towards construction of Tamale Teaching Hospital’s pediatric unit

The overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari II has presented GH₵40,000 to support the construction of the pediatric unit of the Tamale Teaching Hospital.He...

10 ways to make every morning your best morning

Small actions have the potential to significantly impact your overall sense of well-being during the day, so commencing your day positively establishes the mood...

Tamale Teaching Hospital denies paying ‘ghost names’

The Tamale Teaching Hospital has refuted claims of disbursing salaries to non-existent staff also known as 'ghost names.'This follows an investigation by the Office...

Dr Okoe Boye donates bus to LEKMA Hospital

Health Minister Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has donated a bus to the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) Hospital at Teshie in Accra.The bus presented on...

The vacation destination my husband took us was the same area another woman was delivering his baby

My marriage had been on the rocks for a long time and I was ready to get a divorce. I had talked to a...

We remain committed to our pledges – Dr Okoe Boye

Health Minister-designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, says government’s commitment to ensuring quality healthcare delivery in Ghana remains.Addressing the staff and management of the Tema...

5 reasons you shouldn’t ask for closure when a relationship ends

Seeking closure can sometimes bring up unresolved emotions and reopen wounds that were beginning to heal. 1. It can reopen old woundsEmotional repercussions:Renewed pain:...

WHO reports major increase in sexually transmitted infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of the world, UN health agency WHO said in a...

KATH takes delivery of 3 dialysis machines

The Management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi yesterday took delivery of three brand new dialysis machines from Nivaansh MediQas Ghana Limited,...

What to know about the beautiful flower that turns to skull when it dies

Flowers are some of nature's most beautiful creations.Snapdragon flowerOne flower that stands out is the snapdragon. Snapdragons are special because they are not...

FDA allays concerns over AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine safety in Ghana

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring the safety of all vaccines used in Ghana, including COVID-19 vaccines.The FDA...

“When the mind is not…”- JoyNews’ Hotline documentary highlights postpartum depression, bipolar and substance abuse disorders

Mental health is a fundamental aspect of our well-being, shaping how we navigate life's challenges, build relationships, and contribute to our communities.In Ghana, this...

Understanding the long-term impact of living in an unhappy marriage

Marriages, by nature, experience ups and downs, and occasional heated arguments are part of the journey.These moments don’t necessarily indicate an unhappy marriage. In...

The mystery over why human brains have shrunk over time

The brains of modern humans are around 13% smaller than those of Homo sapiens who lived 100,000 years ago.Exactly why is still puzzling researchers.Traditionally...

5 ways a woman needs to feel loved and protected

A woman needs to feel like she can depend on her partner always.Every woman wants to feel loved and protected in her relationship. This...