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Agenda 111: Use funds to maintain already existing hospitals – Cecilia Senoo

The Chief Executive of Hope for Future Generation, Cecilia Senoo has called on the government to prioritise the robustness of already existing health facilities...

Nearly 83% females aged 15-24 do not use contraceptives

Ghanaian females between the ages of 15 and 24 do not use contraceptives, while 24.7% of males within the same age bracket engaged in...

Highly educated men have more sexual partners – GSS Report

Higher education may be the key to improving your sexual desirability – for men.The 2022 Ghana Statistical Service’s Ghana Demographic and Health Survey report...

Same-sex marriage, sex workers contribute to HIV fast-track infections – Ghana Aids Commission

The latest demographic survey on health by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reveals that the country is classified as one of the HIV fast-track infections...

WHO introduces Health Technology Access Pool

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the Health Technology Access Pool (HTAP) as the successor to the COVID-19 Technology Access Pool (C-TAP).C-TAP was...

76% of men not aware of their HIV status – GSS Report

The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed how majority of men are not aware of their...

‘Sick Hospitals’: Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital Director says facility doesn’t lack defibrillators anymore

The Medical Director of the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in the Western Region, Dr. Joseph Tambil has refuted claims that the hospital lacks defibrillators and...

Contraceptive usage: Urban married women most likely to opt for ‘withdrawal method’ – GSS report

Apparently, urban married women like to use the 'pullout' method of contraception more than rural married women.According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health...

Gov’t given 14-day ultimatum to negotiate Medical laboratory workers’ conditions of service

There seems to be another industrial action in the offing.Members of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union, an essential healthcare service provider are threatening...

2 out of 10 married men cheat on their spouses – GSS report

Is your husband cheating on you?The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey has revealed that two in every 10 married Ghanaian men have skipped...

Over 50% of pregnant women are anaemic- GSS 

A survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has shown that over 50 per cent of pregnant women in the country are anemic,...

7 relationship mindsets that keep you single and sad

If you've been searching for "the one" but haven't had any luck, ask yourself this important question: Are love-blocking beliefs stopping you from love?...

8 simple pledges happy couples make that keep them in love for life

You’ve seen romantic comedies, read fairytales, and believe that after the wedding, you’re supposed to live happily ever after.Yet, the romantic myths don’t tell you to...

Mom explains how she was able to tell her husband would be a good dad before they even got married

A mom named Cheryl Neufville revealed the secret to avoiding marrying and having children with men who won't split childcare responsibilities.In a TikTok video, Neufville responded...

UG Medical Professor urges doctors to maintain high ethical standards

Professor of surgery at the University of Ghana Medical School (UGMS), Prof. Afua Hesse, has called on doctors and other health workers to uphold...

She says she was raped by a Lyft driver and had a child. Now she’s suing

A Florida woman sued Lyft earlier this month, alleging that she was raped by her Lyft driver in 2019 and that the assault resulted...

5% of Ghanaian men aged 15-49 not circumcised – GSS report

The Ghana Statistical Service's 2022 Demographic Health Survey has revealed that, approximately 5 percent of Ghanaian men are not circumcised.This equates to about 835,000...

My husband still wants us to have sex after our divorce

Good evening auntie Abena,I and my husband have been married for 5 years but I have known him for 9 years. Although before we...

Mosquitoes in hospitals a cause for concern – Malaria Elimination Programme

The Case Management Focal Person of the National Malaria Elimination Programme, Dr. Paul Boateng has expressed concern over the presence of mosquitoes in hospital...

‘My fiancé dropped a bombshell weeks before our wedding – now I’m thinking of cancelling’

A bride is torn whether to go ahead with her wedding or not after her fiancé revealed a shocking bombshell weeks before they are due to...

Is masturbation on the rise?

Masturbating is sexual self-pleasing that involves some form of physical stimulation of the genitals. It usually involves fondling, caressing and stroking of the genitals which...

The lies that led to broken trust after 4 years of friendship

I have often thought about suicide. How people decide to finally end their life, especially by jumping off a building.The courage it takes...

People with these 5 tiny personality traits most likely to stay married forever

Most of us want to know what is it that makes a marriage last — that elusive answer to the difference between getting married...

The single most powerful morning habit that will make a huge difference in your life

The first part of your day can have a huge impact on your mood and outlook. It’s important to feel like you’ve started the...

4 reasons your girlfriend doesn’t want to cuddle with you

Talking about cuddling: It’s cozy, it’s intimate, and let's be honest, it feels pretty great.But what if your girlfriend isn't into it? Before you...

These are 4 things that usually happen when you forgive a cheater

So, your partner cheated, and you've decided to forgive them. It's a tough call, a path filled with uncertainty and complex emotions.Forgiving a cheater...

60 minutes exercise daily can reduce risk of overweight, obesity in children

Dr Seyram Kaali, A Clinical Research Fellow at the Kintampo Health Research Centre, says children must be involved in a physical activity for at...

NHIS chases health facilities over illegal charges

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has threatened to suspend some accredited health facilities charging illegal fees.The NHIS in a statement said they have...

Many women opting for C-section worrying — GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has described as quite high the number of women opting for caesarean sections (CS) in the country as against...

Health workers demand 8 month pension arrears  

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and the Health Services Workers Union have petitioned the National Pension Regulatory Authority to release their...

‘I wore white to my sister’s wedding – now she’s refusing to speak to me’

A woman has revealed how wearing white on her sister’s wedding day has caused a family feud between the two. After sharing her sartorial sorrow, she...

‘Sick Hospitals’: The only working defibrillator at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital is faulty

Finding a working defibrillator at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in the Western Region is akin to the 9th wonder of the world.It is...

‘My sister-in-law demanded her child be baptised during our wedding’

A woman has told social media users how her husband's sister has not forgiven her for two years because she refused to allow her...

Remove cattle within seven days – Wenchi Traditional Council issues ultimatum to herdsmen

The Wenchi Traditional Council in the Bono region has issued a seven-day ultimatum to herdsmen in its jurisdiction, demanding the immediate removal of their...

Here are 3 signs your 4-year relationship won’t lead to marriage

Deciding when to get married can be a delicate balance.Rushing into it isn't advisable, yet waiting too long might indicate underlying issues in the...

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob going to US for cancer treatment

Namibia's President Hage Geingob, 82, is flying to the US to receive "specialised" medical treatment for cancer, his office has said.It comes less than...

Korle-Bu to hold mass burial for all unclaimed, unidentified bodies

The authorities of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have announced their intention to conduct a mass burial for all unknown, unclaimed, and unidentified bodies....

How Maurice Ampaw found love again in Ashanti Region

Legal practitioner Maurice Ampaw has revealed how he met his second wife after the passing of his first wife in the Ashanti Region.Speaking in...

Processed foods, sugary foods, alcohol major causes of dietary obesity – Dietician

Registered dietician, Emmanuella Yayra Saku, says the intake of processed foods, sugary drinks, large portions and alcoholic beverages are the major reasons for dietary...

Doctor lists 5 reasons why people get obese

Specialist in Clinical Biochemistry, Dr. Yaw Osafo, has named some five causatives of obesity in people.Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show, he stated...