Ghana ranks lowest in sanitation report
Ghana ranks lowest in sanitation levels among all lower middle-income countries, although richer than a lot.
That's according to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency...
Only 36 per cent of pregnant women deliver at hospitals
Only 36 per cent of pregnant women in the Northern Region patronise health facilities for delivery, Ms Georgina Amidu, Communications for Development Officer at...
The 7 health benefits of having more sex
Want to look younger and live longer without having to go under the knife? Turns out there’s a way — and no, it doesn’t...
WHO report says Ghana reaches 90% vaccination coverage for 3 diseases
The 2016 Immunization Data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that Ghana has reached the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) target of...
How high-cholesterol foods can ruin your sex life
Two of possibly the greatest joys in life are food and sex. You can enjoy both separately or together, by yourself or with a...
Audio: Pregnant midwife found dead while in labour
A 30-year-old pregnant midwife, who also works at the Atebubu district government hospital in the Brong Ahafo region has been found dead.
According to reports,...
The secret to a happy marriage is not communication, experts say
It should go without saying that even happy couples fight. Still, with 40 to 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, the way you...
Stressful experiences 'can age the brain by four years'
Stressful events in life, such as the death of a child, divorce or being fired, can age the brain by at least four years,...
PHOTOS: Alhaji Chocho paves Koforidua Regional Hospital road
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chocho Industries Limited, Alhaji Dr Mustapha Oti Boateng, has paved and handed over a 231 metre-length road...
Govt to increase support for private health Institutions
The Minister of Health Honorable Kweku Agyemang Manu has revealed plans by government to support private health institutions in the country.
This, according to him...
You don’t have to shower every day, dermatologists say
A new study shows that bathing too often is actually really bad for your skin.If you take daily showers, you may be doing more...
Health Ministry ‘choked’ with GHC130m debt
The Ministry of Health has been burdened with GHC 130 debt, a situation that has gotten stakeholders fearing it will impede the delivery of...
12 simple ways boost your energy during pregnancy
Fatigue is common and should be expected during pregnancy, especially in the first and third trimesters. Causes range from increased body metabolism to support...
What happens to people in relationships with narcissists
Bizarre. Immature. Spoiled. And “that” smirk that says, “Oh c’mon. It wasn’t that bad. Your meant well. Their cruelty was an isolated incident....
Church must join sexual health education campaign
The church has been asked to give strong support to the promotion of sexual health education.
Ms. Golda Asante, Eastern Regional Technical Coordinator of the...
Reducing TB stigma: Activist suggests ways to tackle ‘barrier to treatment’
Tuberculosis activists (TB) have come up with cost effective ways of reducing stigma on TB-HIV at the just ended 20th Conference of the Union...
How to stay mindful when kids are fighting
“It’s summer, and for many parents, that means the kids are home more than usual. Siblings can love each other fiercely and yet also...
8 insensitive things you should never say to any mum
Words are quite powerful and affect people more than we know, hence, it’s wise to choose them carefully. No matter how good your intentions...
Sefa Kayi’s Kokrokoo Charities, others support ‘Save A Child, Save A Mother’ project
Two incubators, five patient monitors and two portable ultrasound machines have been donated to support the Save A Child Save A Mother campaign spearheaded...
New diagnostic technology to end TB in Ghana by 2030
Ghana aims to end Tuberculosis (TB) and it related lung diseases by 2030, with the introduction of a new sophisticated diagnostic technology known as...
After a parent is gone, how to let go of sentimental things
My mother died in 2009. She lived a thousand miles away, and it was my responsibility to vacate her apartment in Florida. It was...
How to love a lady who’s comfortable on her own
To the independent girl, love is never about necessity but about desire. A relationship is not something she must have to feel complete, but...
How to be Proactive Professional at Work
In organizational behavior and industrial/organizational psychology, proactivity or proactive behavior by individuals refers to anticipatory, change-oriented and self-initiated behavior in situations.
Proactive behavior involves acting...
Ghana’s beaches threatened as over 5m people continue to defecate
Ghana’s beaches are under threat from its citizens that if nothing is done to salvage the situation, lives might be lost at the end....
Pantang workers resolve to return to work after Health Minister's intervention
Striking workers at the Pantang Psychiatric hospital have resolved to return to work following the intervention of the Health Minister Kwaku Agyemang Manu.
The minister...
The more coffee you drink, the longer you will live
Are you addicted to coffee? Then you may have a reason to celebrate. A long-term international study suggests that enjoying a cup of coffee...
Here’s what ingredients in energy drinks actually do to your body
The energy drink industry pulls in roughly 9 billion dollars annually, so it’s obvious that many of us turn to these sugary drinks when we need a...
8 things you should never do at work
We all know we're supposed to show up to work on time, respect our managers, and meet deadlines as assigned. But here are a...
Pantang staff demonstrate today
Striking staff of the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital are set to hit the streets today, Wednesday, 12 July 2017 to protest against what they say...
Signs he's not a cheater
Being cheated on is the worst. You feel rejected but also pissed. You don't know who you can trust. Well, scientific studies have narrowed...
The 23 best ways to quit smoking
Not sure how to quit smoking cigarettes? Try one of these 20+ ways to stop smoking and start your path towards a healthier, smoke-free...
Flood ‘chases’ corpses out of mortuary
The management of a private mortuary, Toluwalase Hospital Morgue, located at Otunba Oladokun Street, in Igando area of Lagos State has ejected corpses deposited...
Thousands of children sexting, police say
Thousands of children, including a boy aged five, have been investigated for sexting, the BBC has learned. Nearly 400 children under the age of...
5 ways to make long distance memorable
Globalization has made long-distance relationships inevitable.
We can either complain about the situation, or we can choose to become creative and to make the most...
Bunkpurugu residents plead for district hospital
Residents of Bunkpurugu in the Bunkpurugu Yunyoo District of the Northern region are appealing to government for a district hospital following the increase in...
8 helpful tips for getting a study scholarship
Winning a scholarship isn’t as hard as you might think, there are certain tips that can help you maximize the process and achieve your...
Oral sex is unhealthy and senseless – Doctor
The Medical Director at the Brong Ahafo Region Hospital, Dr. Jacob K. Abrebrese, has described oral sex as indecent, uncivilized and an undisciplined act.
Speaking...
VIDEO: Lawyer Maurice Ampaw reveals why married men cheat on their wives.
Lawyer Maurice Ampaw reveals why married men cheat on their wives.
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First vaccine shows ‘super gonorrhoea’ protection
A vaccine has for the first time been shown to protect against the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea, scientists in New Zealand say.
There are fears...
Serena Williams’s love match
This is a love story.
It wasn’t seamless, starry eyes at first light. There was a discovery, unexpected and shocking. There were moments of really...