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Second Deputy Speaker launches reorganisation of TB Caucus in Parliament

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, on Friday, July 14 launched the reorganisation of Parliamentary TB Caucus, as part of efforts...

Patients stranded at Amasaman Hospital over Physician Assistants’ strike

Scores of patients have been left stranded at the Amasaman Hospital following the sit-down strike action of Physician Assistants in the country.The health...

Check out 8 things to never store on your smartphone

Back in the days of yore, leaving your house meant you needed to carry your wallet, which almost invariably contained your cash, a form...

Sex toy injuries on the rise among wealthy women

A medical practitioner has revealed that an increasing number of wealthy women who engage in lesbian sex are visiting hospitals due to unusual discharge...

5 things you can do with chocolate apart from eating it

Chocolate gotten from cocoa is an all-time favourite snack and flavour.There is so many chocolate-flavoured meal and drinks - because everyone loves chocolate, but...

Your health is at risk when gas stoves are turned on, study says

Turning on gas stoves puts your health at danger, according to a study. Gas stoves release higher levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene than secondhand...

Adom FM/TV’s Anokyewaaba highly commended for sanitary project initiative

In a show of appreciation, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Upper Denkyira East has praised Anokyewaaba Adwoa Serwaa, a prominent anchor on Adom...

Ghana to officially launch HIV Self-Testing device

Preparations are currently underway for the official launch of the HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) device in Ghana.The launch, which will take place at the Omanye...

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital performs first kidney transplant

A team of health professionals at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has performed kidney transplants on two patients, the first of such operation...

Okyenhene calls for action on medical brain drain

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori-Panin has expressed concern over the rate of medical brain drain in Ghana.Speaking at the 2023 Retreat for the Medical Superintendent...

Wild reactions as lady reveals her dad disvirgined her at age 10, continued afterwards

A young Nigerian lady has sparked conversations on social media after revealing that she was disvirgined by her father at the age of 10...

Parental irresponsibility, broken homes causing a surge in streetism at Asafo in Kumasi

They roam the streets in the day, make a living at lorry terminals and pass the night under bridges and open spaces.At Asafo, one...

I’m grieving for my mother but she isn’t dead yet

Everybody tells me I should write my mother’s obituary now, while she’s still alive because it will be more difficult after she’s gone.So, I...

Why I cheated on the love of my life

“Wow,” he said, looking out of his car window and staring deep into my hazel eyes.“You truly are the woman of my dreams.”I smiled...

Authorities warn against importation of unhygienically packaged, unregistered baby diapers

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division, and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) have jointly expressed concern over a...

Taking injection at pharmacies illegal in Ghana

Pharmacy Council Ghana is warning the public to desist from taking injections at pharmacies.According to the Director at the Pharmacy Council in the Ashanti...

Ghana on high alert over bird flu outbreak in Togo

Ghana is on high alert following the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1), popularly called bird flu, in Lomé, Togo.The outbreak was announced...

24% of women in relationships can’t say no to sex – UNFPA reveals

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has revealed that about 24 per cent of females in relationships are unable to deny their partner sex.The...

600 pupils diagnosed with eye-related disease

Over 600 pupils in the Upper West Region have been diagnosed with sight-related complications.This was discovered after an eye-screening exercise by the Wa West...

Check out some areas in Ghana with cancer-causing gas

Many places in the country have a high concentration of radon gas, a naturally occurring gas whose long exposure to humans can cause lung...

Nigeria: Ekiti State bans proposed 72-hour kissing marathon for Guinness World Records

The Ekiti State in Nigeria has banned a proposed 72-hour kissing marathon aimed at breaking the current Guinness World Record.This comes after a Nigerian...

St Joseph Catholic hospital gets oxygen facility

As part of efforts to improve quality healthcare delivery, St.Joseph Catholic Hospital in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region has been provided...

Stop double charging for services and medicines – Dr Okoe Boye

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has cautioned health facilities against double charging for services and medicines provided to...

Patient dies at Aflao hospital over ‘cash and carry’ demands

The Central Aflao Hospital in the Ketu South Municipality of the Volta Region and two nurses of the facility are under investigation for alleged...

93% sexually active university students don’t use contraceptives — Study

A study conducted in three selected public universities in the country has revealed that 93 per cent of sexually active adolescents in public universities...

My girlfriend left me because I was a virgin – Kumawu MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Kumawu constituency, Ernest Yaw Anim, says his heart got broken in the university when his girlfriend left him because...

Research says women need more sex than men, here’s why

Women are unfortunately considered to be the repressed gender, not only in terms of office and home, but also when it comes to sex.However,...

Cleaning up after sex and urinating minimises risk of Urinary Tract Infections

A medical doctor at the Legon Hospital, Dr. Akosua A.A. Addai, has advised men and women to clean up and urinate immediately after sexual...

Worawora gov’t hospital appeals for mobile -ray machines and caregivers facility

The nursing manager at Worawora Government Hospital in the Biakoye district of the Oti Region, Obed Yaw Darko, has appealed to benevolent organizations and...

Lime, ash ineffective against armpit odour — Dermatologist

A dermatologist, Abigail Appiah-Cofie, has cautioned against relying on home remedies like lime and ash for treating armpit odour.According to her, these remedies are...

For women: Here’s why your sex drive decreases after childbirth

Being intimate with your partner is not just physically important but emotionally fulfilling as well.There are times, however, when low libido makes it hard...

I confronted the guy who ghosted me — It was fascinating

The date went so well. So, what went wrong? I had to find out. A year ago I’d never even heard of being ghosted, let...

Over 60% of divorce proceedings are anchored on adultery – Lawyer

A private legal practitioner has estimated that close to 70% of divorce cases in recent times are caused by adultery.Richard Sena Hotor, who works...

Poatnation donates to Obuasi Governmental Hospital

Poatnation, a popular social group at Obuasi, has donated to the maternity ward of the Obuasi Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region.The donation,...

Five simple ways to make your first date a pleasant experience

It’s quite normal for a person to worry about how the first date might turn out because the future of a relationship (in case...

Aburi-Kitase CHPS compound nurses threaten shut down over mentally ill man

Nurses at Aburi – Ketase CHPs compound are threatening to shut down the facility indefinitely following constant threats by a mentally deranged young man...

Obra show: Lady attempts to slap lover for denying his child

An angry 18-year-old lady attempted to slap her lover on Nhyira FM's Obra show when he denied responsibility for their baby.The disgruntled lady,...

Philophobia: Here’s what it means to be afraid of falling in love, what to do

It is a natural feeling if you are cautious about falling in love after a messy breakup but getting afraid of falling in love...

5 ways to end your relationship without breaking their heart

Breaking up can be one of the most challenging things to do, whether you’re the one initiating the breakup or the one being broken...

How popping a pimple on your face can kill you

Although rare, popping acne (pimple) in the "danger triangle"—previously known as the "triangle of death"—may cause an infection of the face or head. The...