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