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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...

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...

How to maintain your weight even if you eat a lot

Maintaining your weight while eating a lot is possible by making mindful choices and adopting some healthy habits.With the right approach, you can enjoy your meals...

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...

5 signs you may be a workaholic

Being a workaholic isn’t just about loving your job—it’s an addiction to work.Many people work long hours to meet deadlines or achieve success in...

5 common laundry mistakes that are ruining your clothes

When it comes to washing clothes, it is important to avoid certain laundry mistakes that could ruin your clothes.When a lot of people buy...

5 signs you’re too independent to be in a relationship

If you value your freedom a lot, the thought of sharing your life with someone else might not feel right to you.Being independent is...

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...

iOS 18: Here’s complete list of compatible iPhones

If you’re eager to download iOS 18, Apple’s latest software update for iPhones, here’s a rundown of all the compatible devices that support this...

Several arrested after woman dies in ‘suicide pod’

Police in Switzerland made multiple arrests after a woman reportedly ended her life using a so-called suicide pod, in apparently the first case of...

12 signs man will always be faithful, according to psychology

At the top of nearly every survey about what singles want in a partner is a person who is faithful, loyal, and trustworthy.In other words, singles...

I know what has to be done to halt the daily food price increases, others – Mahama

Former president and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has expressed confidence in his ability to tackle the escalating food prices and...

Mpox is not under control in Africa, warns Africa CDC

The mpox outbreak in Africa is still not under control, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned on Thursday, adding...

Does chocolate really give you acne?

Chocolate has long been considered a possible cause of acne, alongside other sweet treats. But it appears that bad reputation may be undeserved.Chocolate has...

5 fruit combinations you should avoid eating

Fruits are generally safe to consume, but you must avoid some combinations.Eating fruit is one of the healthiest habits you can develop, as fruits...

5 foods to avoid if you’ve had typhoid fever

The food you eat may slow down the healing process.Typhoid fever is a serious illness caused by a bacteria called Salmonella Typhi, which spreads through...

Hepatitis claimed 15,000 lives in 2022

Ghana lost over 15,000 people to Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C- related liver diseases in 2022, indicating 42 deaths per day.Most of the victims,...

DDEP responsible for La General Hospital reconstruction delay – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye has cited the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) as the reason for delays in reconstructing the La...

Cholera continues to claim 115 lives per hour across Africa – Report

Cholera, commonly known as a "disease of poverty," continues to claim 115 lives deaths per hour among marginalized communities in Africa that lack access...

Govt’s health infrastructure projects yielding positive results – Okoe-Boye

The Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye says the completion of some health infrastructure projects across the country are making significant impacts on healthcare...

NHIA releases GH¢402 million to healthcare providers for June and July

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commenced the disbursement of GH¢402 million to health facilities nationwide.The amount covers claims submitted and vetted for...

Polio type 2 detected in Koforidua, public health emergency declared

The Ministry of Health has reported the detection of a circulating Vaccine Derived Poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) in an environmental sample collected from Koforidua,...

Over 500K herbalists unlicensed; Regulatory Council begins clampdown

Over 521,000 traditional and alternative medical practitioners operating in the country are unregistered and unlicensed, the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) has revealed.The figure...

Managing gestational diabetes: Key insights for expectant mothers

A midwife at Pantang Hospital, Princeler Frimpong Koduah has advised pregnant women to monitor their weight carefully.According to her, excessive weight gain can increase...

7 signs of lust in a man’s eyes to watch out for

Lust is a powerful emotion that can sometimes be confused with love.Lust is more about physical attraction and desire rather than a deep, emotional...

Why women can be pregnant without any symptoms until the baby is born

Here's what causes pregnancies without symptoms.A "stealth pregnancy," sometimes referred to as a "cryptic pregnancy," is a pregnancy that is not discovered until labour...