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6 signs you must let go of him even if you still love him

Even a relationship that starts great can suddenly take a turn in another direction unexpectedly and irrespective of what you are taught and told,...

Here’s what your fingernails reveal about the state of your health

The colour of your nails might provide hints about the state of your general health.Your nails may reveal issues with the liver, lungs, or...

The damaging impact of insults on mental health

Understanding the destructive impact of insults can encourage us to be more mindful of our words and actions.Insults have been present throughout human history,...

Apologize for failing to clear antiretroviral drugs from ports – Minority to Health Ministry

The Minority in Parliament has demanded an unqualified apology from the Ministry of Health (MoH) for its failure to clear donated antiretroviral drugs at...

Approach sex as a man, not as a pastor – Family Life Coach advises pastors

Family life coach and consultant, Allan Akomeng Mensah has advised pastors to approach sex with their wives as men and not with a missionary...

Advocacy group reveals challenges with Ghana’s immunisation programme

Mercy Amokwando, a prominent advocate of "Hope for Future Generations," has highlighted the importance of prioritising immunisation in Ghana.Miss Amokwando has asserted...

Govt to settle Korle Bu hospital’s 4million debt

Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah says the government has indicated its willingness to settle the four...

Increase in dialysis treatment purely an exchange rate problem – Nsiah-Asare

The Presidential Adviser on Health, Dr. Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has attributed the recent increase in the cost of renal dialysis to foreign exchange fluctuations.He indicated...

Anti-retroviral drugs to be cleared from the ports by October 11 – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has initiated processes to clear anti-retroviral drugs stuck at the country's ports.The drugs have been stuck at the ports...

Issue tax waivers and clear antiretroviral drugs at ports – Minority to govt

The Minority in Parliament wants the Finance Ministry to immediately grant tax exemption waivers for the immediate clearance of anti-retroviral drugs and other medical...

For men: If you are having sex with a first-timer this is what she wants you to do

If it’s her first time, you may want to perform in a way that will leave a lasting impression on her.Something that will...

Ghana warned of shortage of HIV anti-retroviral drugs

Ghana is experiencing a shortage of anti-retroviral medication specifically the Abacavir Lamivudine regimen for Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) across the country.This is according...

Hope for kidney patients: Local producers pledge infusion for dialysis

Local pharmaceutical manufacturers say they are "willing to manufacture the infusions and fluids needed for dialysis" to reduce the cost of treatment of renal...

Sometimes you wish you’re gone – Patients talk about living with kidney failure, costs

Kojo Baffour Ahenkora has been battling with end-stage kidney failure for eight years. His kidneys are unable to filter blood, extract excess water for...

We don’t need rhetoric from authorities; just reduce the cost of dialysis – Patients

Dialysis patients have voiced the frustrations and concerns they encounter in receiving treatment in various health facilities across the country.In a passionate plea during...

Checkout out how much Korle-Bu needs to subsidize dialysis treatment

In the wake of the public uproar against the increase in the cost of dialysis treatment for renal patients at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital,...

Aside from smoking and drinking, these factors could be damaging your kidneys

Several habits and lifestyle factors can have a significant impact on the health of your kidneys.Your kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste...

Dialysis crisis: Ghanaians should start donating body parts to help others – Dr. Nsiah Asare

The President’s Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah Asare has urged Ghanaians to learn how to donate parts of their bodies to help others...

Dialysis crisis: Affordability has been a major challenge – Ghana Kidney Association

President of the Ghana Kidney Association, Prof Sampson Antei has lamented the cost involved in kidney dialysis.He said treatment is very expensive and...

Good news for dialysis patients who paid unapproved fees at Korle Bu

Dialysis patients who paid the unapproved fee increment by the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital will receive free treatment on their next visit.Ranking Member...

7 positions that can help ease your menstrual cramps

Menstrual cramps are a lady's worst enemy but can paradoxically be both a torment and familiar companion.The journey through those challenging days of dysmenorrhea,...

Remove taxes on dialysis consumables – Govt told

The Africa Centre for Tax Policy Research (ACTOR) has joined calls for the removal of tax and import duties on dialysis consumables to ease...

Men are intimidated by women who possess these 3 traits

Do you sometimes feel like you might be pushing men away instead of attracting them?Wondering why your crush hasn't approached you even when he...

Ghana can cater for kidney disease patients if committed – Okoe-Boye

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, says Ghana can cater for persons with renal diseases...

5 million Ghanaians suffering from kidney diseases – Korle-Bu CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah is worried about the surge in kidney-related illnesses, revealing that 17%...

Korle-Bu can’t be blamed for new dialysis fees – MP

The Chairman of the Health Committee of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie has said management of the...

5 lies every girl has told her boyfriend before

Sometimes, women may resort to telling small white lies to their boyfriends in an attempt to avoid unnecessary arguments or conflicts.These lies may seem...

Dialysis crisis: 15-year-old patient who appealed for govt support passes on

A 15-year-old renal patient on dialysis at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, who appealed for support in an interview with JoyNews, has died.The mother...

Why you lose interest in people who have the most interest in you

You recently started dating your dream guy. He’s hot, and he’s got a great smile and a fantastic personality. He likes the same stuff you...

Pursue wellness rather than curing illness – Doctor

Nephrologist, Dr. Elliot Tenkorang Annor has urged Ghanaians to actively seek wellness rather than wait to be ill before visiting a health center.According to...

Teacher mortified after student secretly takes photo of her in bikini and shares it at school

After spending their weekdays caring for and educating other people's children, teachers just want time to give that same love and attention to their...

Renal dialysis must be included in NHIS benefits package – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to expand its benefits package to cover critical illnesses, including kidney...

Ghana Kidney Association to engage stakeholders to make dialysis affordable

The Ghana Kidney Association (GKA) has pledged to engage relevant stakeholders to make dialysis accessible and affordable to all and sundry.In a statement issued...

Over 90% of Ghanaian kidney failure patients not on dialysis

Over 90% of Ghanaian kidney failure patients who desperately need dialysis are being denied access to this life-saving treatment.This is according to a yet...

I broke it off with him now I miss him

So it happens. You finally do it after analysing your decision for days or weeks. You thought about all the reasons why the relationship wasn’t...

3 things you shouldn’t do for a woman you are not married to

Love is an irrational feeling. We never know what crazy things we are capable of till we fall in love. While it’s essential to show...

3 biggest deal breakers your relationship may not recover from

You have the power to move on from a ‘love’ relationship that constantly breaks you.Everyone may have different deal breakers in their relationship,...

When women don’t wash their bras often, these 5 things happen

Most women love to re-wear their bras and wash their clothes more often than their bras.A bra or brassiere is closer to the body...

A race against time: Unveiling Ghana’s kidney crisis

In the heart of Ghana, where vibrant culture meets the undeniable pulse of life, a silent crisis has been unfolding.Behind the colourful fabrics,...

We don’t have resources to cover dialysis treatment – NHIA

Director of Corporate Affairs at the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIA), Oswald Mensah, says while the NHIA has received numerous requests to add several...