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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...

Struggling with yellow teeth? The foods you eat might be to blame

Many people feel self-conscious about yellowing teeth; despite brushing, flossing, and regular dental check-ups, they still notice their teeth taking on a yellowish hue.What...

5 ways to maintain your long-distance relationship

Being in a long-distance relationship can be stressful and challenging.When the person you care about is miles away, it's natural to miss them deeply...

5 surprising dangers of using your laptop in bed

Many of us have habitually used our laptops in bed without thinking twice about it.After a long day, it's tempting to crawl into bed...

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...

5 foods that keep your stomach full for longer

Choosing the right foods can make a big difference.We’ve all had those moments when we eat a meal and, just a short while later,...

Man catches wife in bed with another man, gets prison time for extortion

A Chinese man was sentenced to six months behind bars after catching his wife sleeping with another man and accepting money as compensation for...

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...

Never take your phone to the toilet, here’s why

Taking your phone to the toilet is a bad habit that should stop.These days, it’s almost impossible to be without our phones. Whether it’s...

5 thoughtful ways to make your boyfriend feel loved

Relationships are built on love, trust, and connection.One of the most important aspects of any relationship is showing your partner how much they mean...

7 tips to easily adjust from office-based work to work-from-home

If you are someone who has done an office-based job all your life, the switch to remote work can be quite an adjustment.It is...

Do bras really keep breasts from sagging and falling?

One common insecurity many women experience is saggy breasts, but can this be remedied by wearing the constricting underwear known as a bra?Over the...

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...

GNECS marks 2024 World Egg Day in Tema, shares over 10,000 eggs

The Ghana National Egg Campaign Secretariat (GNECS) has commemorated World Egg Day 2024 in Tema on Friday, October 11 by distributing over 10,000 eggs.This...

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...

Thousands join protest against delay in anti-LGBTQ bill approval [Photos]

Thousands of Ghanaians took to the streets on Tuesday October 8, 2024 to protest the delay in the approval of the anti-LGBTQ bill.The demonstration...

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...

10 important questions to ask your partner before breaking up

These questions can help you make a thoughtful decision about your future together.Breaking up is never an easy decision. Ending a relationship comes with...

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...

Drink carrot juice daily to see these changes in your body

Even if you regularly eat carrots just as vegetables or add them to your salads and meals during your preparations, you can still enjoy...

‘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,...

Construction of world’s tallest skyscraper resumes after years-long hiatus

Construction of Saudi Arabia’s kilometer-high Jeddah Tower, which will become the world’s tallest skyscraper upon completion, has resumed almost seven years after work ground...

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...