NHIS should cover dialysis cost – Oppong Nkrumah
Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has raised concerns about the high cost of kidney dialysis in the country.Speaking in an interview on Adom TV's...
Enforce regulations on mercury use – Researcher urges govt
It has emerged that 81 tonnes (81,000 kilogrammes) of mercury is released into the local system annually, out of which 80 percent is used...
Chief builds GHȼ7m NICU complex for Eastern Regional Hospital
A multipurpose Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) complex to help save newborns and reduce maternal deaths at the Eastern Regional Hospital has been commissioned...
Dialysis crisis: 14 died at Korle Bu over supply shortage between May and September – Patients
The Renal Patients Association of Ghana, comprised of individuals with kidney conditions, has disclosed that fourteen of its members passed away between May and...
Adom TV’s Anokyewaaba Adwoa Serwaa bags ambassadorial deal with KISMA Grooming and SPA
Renowned anchor at Adom TV, Anokyewaaba Adwoa Serwaa, has taken on a new role as the Brand Ambassador for KISMA Grooming and SPA.This marks...
What nobody tells you about being a mother
Motherhood, as fulfilling as it is comes with fears we didn’t have before.While many people share the joys of motherhood, certain aspects often go...
‘Separation Marriage’: Married couple have never lived in the same home
Japanese couple Hiromi and Hidekazu Takeda have been married for many years and even have a child together, but they live an hour apart...
Man reports first date to police after she refuses to split the bill
Russian police are currently on the lookout for a young girl who reportedly stormed out of a restaurant, leaving her date to foot the...
Mahama calls on govt to remove taxes on dialysis consumables
Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on the government to scrap import charges and taxes on medication and kits for dialysis treatment in...
Agenda 111: 89 hospitals are 52% complete, over 65K person to be employed – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Akufo-Addo has reiterated the commitment of his government to completing the “Agenda 111” Hospital Project, whose sod he cut in August 2021.According...
‘Limited funds’ cause of Manhean polyclinic’s deplorable state – Tema MCE
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Tema Metropolitan Assembly, Yohane Amarh Ashitey, says the limited funds available to his outfit is the reason they...
Two divorces made me terrified of marriage
Recently, I’ve been overcome with baby fever. It’s about time, I guess. I’m almost 38, so if I want to have kids, now is probably...
Why marrying before 30 is basically gambling with your future
I don't mean to shame anyone, nor do I want to blanket-judge married couples. But if you're under 30, married, and reading this while secretly thinking, "Yeah,...
New dialysis charges illegal – Health Ministry to Korle Bu
The Ministry of Health has taken a swipe at the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for increasing dialysis fees without proper recourse to...
World Heart Day: Korle Bu records over 16,000 heart cases, 21 deaths in 2022
The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s (KBTH) Cardiothoracic Centre recorded 16,946 outpatient department (OPD) attendances with varied heart diseases and 21 deaths from heart failure...
Men urged to prioritise prostate cancer screenings to save lives [Video]
A prominent Urologist, Dr. Awuku Asabre, has urged men in Ghana to prioritise their health by promptly screening for prostate cancer.Speaking on Adom FM’s...
5 harsh signs he’s not the man you’re meant to marry
If you're in a relationship, you're bound to have some ups and downs, like any average couple, but you can also get the feeling...
Take your leave to rest – Cardiologist urges Ghanaian workers
The Head of Cardiology Unit of the National Cardiothoracic Centre at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Abdul-Samed Tanko, has encouraged Ghanaian workers to take...
Health Ministry summons Korle-Bu over new dialysis fee
The Health Ministry has summoned the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital over the increase in cost of dialysis treatment from GH¢380 to GH¢765...
Korle Bu probes leakage of proposed hike in cost of dialysis
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah, says internal investigations have been launched into how a...
3 things you should do if you plan on going through your partner’s phone
Going through your partner's phone while they are unaware is wrong, but sometimes necessary.Maintain your silenceBe ready to keep quiet about the things you...
Overused cooking oil bad for your heart-Dietician
A senior dietitian at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Mrs. Efua Owusu-Ansah is warning that overused cooking oil can result in heart diseases.Speaking at the...
My ex begged me to take him back 8 years after I dumped him
An interesting thing happened to me. My phone rang, and I made the mistake of answering it despite not recognizing the phone number that...
How I rebuilt my entire life after my husband left me for my friend
A little over two years ago, I lost two people I loved: my husband, and my friend of thirteen years. I lost them to...
Oti Region vet director calls for free rabies vaccines
The Regional Veterinary Director for Oti Region, Dr. Patrick Akandi Agbodzi has pleaded with the government and development partners for assistance in making vaccines...
I slept with an onion in my sock, here is what happened
Feeling under the weather with cold symptoms led me down the old tale of the onion in the sock. This is one of those...
North Gonja: Patients receive treatment under trees
Shortage of beds has become prevalent at the Daboya and Mankarigu Health Centers in the North Gonja district of the Savannah region.Patients lucky to...
Ghana’s health budget to expand to ¢16.5bn in 2024 – Fitch Solutions
Ghana’s health budget is expected to expand to ¢16.5 billion in 2024, from ¢15.2 billion in 2023.According to Fitch Solutions, the medical device market...
MCF digital loans to transform healthcare financing for SMEs in Ghana
Small and medium-scale enterprises in the healthcare delivery ecosystem in Ghana are expected to receive some respite in financing with the launch of the...
Tema Manhean Polyclinic operates under leaking roof
The Tema Manhean Polyclinic, located in the Tema Metropolis of the Greater Accra Region, has called on the government and philanthropists to help replace...
Slow dumping is the quietly agonising way most relationships come to an end – 5 signs it’s happening to you
There are so many ways to break up with a person. Some do it in person and transparently, while others send a text or...
Kidney dialysis price hike illegal – Mintah Akandoh
Ranking Member on Parliament’s Health Committee, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has described the increment in the price of kidney dialysis treatment at the Korle Bu...
Korle-Bu settles brouhaha over kidney dialysis price hike
The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has said the increased cost of renal dialysis from GH¢380 to GH¢765.42 is yet to receive consideration and approval.Reports...
Ghanaians lament as Korle-Bu increases cost of dialysis
The Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has increased the cost of renal dialysis from GH¢380 to GH¢765.42. This has been met with outcry from the...
Sankore to get surgical theatre to improve healthcare delivery
Sankore Health Centre is set to see improvement in healthcare delivery as the Ahafo Regional Minister and the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Asunafo...
Why masturbation can be harmful for you
Masturbation is a normal sexual activity that many people engage in throughout their lives.It is not associated with serious physical health risks, and for...
The 10 greatest love stories of all time
When you think of the greatest love stories of all time, a few classics will pop into your head immediately. Modern romances like "The...
How getting brutally dumped forced me to get my life back on track
When I was in high school, one of my favorite teachers told me that nothing worthwhile is easily attained. And I believed it —...
The ironic reason you feel like you’ll never fall in love
The quest for romantic love is as old as the human race. In fact, some experts believe it is even older, as certain animals...
3 clear-as-day warning signs it’s time to cut him loose
I'm on a mission to help women see the truth about the dating reality. So many women spill their guts to me about the...