Health

‘Horrible healthcare’ prevents me from moving to Ghana – Leila Djansi

Award-winning movie producer and director, Leila Djansi, says the “deplorable” healthcare in Ghana is prohibiting her from moving to the country permanently. According to her, many...

Discriminating against a person living with HIV/AIDS could land you in jail

Discriminating against a person living with HIV or AIDS could land one in jail for up to three years. This is contained in the Ghana...

Is it safe to use hand sanitizer? Here is the answer

We have been taught since our childhood to wash our hands properly with soap and water to avoid getting sick. Now when we have all...

Tears flow as Ghanaian woman dies during delivery after pastor advises against C-Section

Amid the social stigma and stereotype against women who opt for or undergo caesarean section, a Ghanaian woman has died after her husband’s pastor...

179 more ambulances arrive at Tema Port

Some 179 more ambulances ordered by the Akufo-Addo administration arrived at the Tema Port on Tuesday, December 17, 2019. This means all...

Health Alert: The 16 dangerous tomato paste brands you shouldn’t buy from today

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has listed and called for the withdrawal of some 16 dangerous tomato paste brands currently on the market. The...

5 weird reasons you are having frequent headaches

1. Headaches can even happen due to other reasons Headaches are a common condition, but they are not easy to deal with. The stabbing and intense...

Surge in new Polio cases in Ghana

There has been a surge in the number of polio cases across the country since July this year, and this has been an issue of...

FDA warns consumers over ‘Best Before’ dates on products [Audio]

The Food and Drugs Authority is warning consumers to be careful of 'Best Before' dates on food products in the country. According to Chief...

Stop telling these dangerous LIES to the doctor for the sake of your health

1. It can be dangerous We understand that nobody is entirely comfortable talking about their signs and symptoms with the doctor. While you may think that it...

GAMLS awards 3 medical laboratory scientists for role in Ebola fight

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) has awarded three Medical Laboratory Scientists for their contribution towards fight against Ebola outbreak in 2017. The three were part of...

Moringa: The health benefits of this plant are unbelievable

Owing to its high concentrations of polyphenols in its leaves and flowers, moringa protect the liver against oxidation, toxicity, and damage. For reasons quite obvious,...

GHC1.2bn NHIS arrears cleared – Akufo-Addo

The governing New Patriotic Party has cleared all arrears owed the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) totaling GHS1.2 billion which it inherited from...

Nurses, midwives demand payment of delayed salaries

Rotation Nurses and Midwives have criticised the Akufo-Addo-led government over delays in payment of salaries nine months into service. According to the "angry and hungry"...

Decision not to distribute 96 ambulances mine – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has revealed why some 96 national ambulances to be distributed to the various constituencies across the country remain parked...

Eastern Regional Health Services Workers Union threatens strike action

The Eastern Regional Branch of the Health Services Workers Union (HSWU) of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) has passed a resolution in support of...

Your phone could be the culprit behind your dull skin! What you need to know

Smartphones have become our latest obsession. We all do realise its ill effects but they have invaded our lives in such a manner that it is...

First Lady supports consumption of local rice

First Lady of The Republic, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, has supported local rice consumption and urged the public to patronise it. Apart from the opportunity to...

This habit is more harmful than sitting for long hours at work, claims study

A sedentary lifestyle has gained a bad reputation, and for all the right reasons. It is said that sitting all day long at work can...

Medical breakthrough in Ghana as Korle Bu performs 4 kidney transplants

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), in collaboration with Transplant Links UK, has performed successful kidney transplant for four patients with kidney conditions in...

The first thing MOST people think when they wake up

What do you think is the first thing most people think about when they wake up in the morning? While it is true that most...

Wearing a bra is not necessary at all, says researcher

The debate regarding bra or no bra seems to have been going on since time immemorial. Even though nothing compares to the feeling of taking off...

Experiencing low sex drive? Here are ways to increase it

1. 3 simple ways to naturally increase your sex drive Contrary to popular notions, it is absolutely normal to experience a drop in sex drive occasionally....

Horrifying side-effect of not having enough s3x

Numerous studies have been conducted time and again which prove that sex is not only pleasurable but is also good for our body. From cutting down...

Why we are more likely to overeat in the evening, as per a study

Do you think that it is easier to sail through the day even without thinking about snacks, but in the evening it becomes impossible to control...

Brain differences may be tied to obesity, study says

New results from the largest long-term study of brain development and children’s health raise provocative questions about obesity and brain function. Does excess body weight...

Why 80% of Persons Living with HIV are Christians – Pastor explains [Audio]

A man of God is not surprised about reports that 80 percent of Christians have been infected with the dreaded Human Immune Virus (HIV). Rt....

AIDS Commission reveals impact of virus on Ghana’s productivity

Officials of the Ghana AIDS Commission have revealed that Ghana’s working population is being lost to HIV and its related diseases. Available statistics from...

80% of persons living with HIV/AIDS are Christians – AIDS Commission [Audio]

Ghana AIDS Commission has revealed that Christians constitute 80 percent of Persons Living HIV (PLHIV) in Ghana. Officials attribute the trend to what they describe as...

The single best way to stop eating too much

Doesn’t matter what eating plan you use and what your schedule is like, there’s one reliable thing you can do to painlessly cut calories...

Sitting like a man is good for women

1. Sitting like a man is good for women Girls, how many times have you been told to ‘sit like a lady’? We are sure many...

We have exceeded our target for 2019 – NHIA

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says it has exceeded the target for indigent registration for the year 2019. Clarifying an earlier publication, the Authority...

Once-a-month oral contraceptive pill in tests

Researchers have developed a once-a-month oral contraceptive pill that they say would offer women more choice and control over their fertility. Once swallowed, the pill...

The reason drinking milk doesn’t help heartburn

You may have heard that drinking milk helps with heartburn. Or maybe your aunt swears that eating a slice of bread is the quickest way to...

Very hot weather prompts early births, study says

Extremely hot weather appears to prompt early labor, leading to as many as 25,000 early births every year in the U.S., according to a...

GJA cautions journalists not to fuel HIV stigmatisation

The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), as part of its efforts to contribute to the UNAIDS 90-90-90 Treatment Target and control Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)...

Holy Trinity Medical Center CEO, Dr Anyah heavily honoured at Ghana ‘Industry CEO Awards’

Holy Trinity Medical Center Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr Felix Anyah has bagged a double at the Ghana Industry CEO Awards. Typical of Dr Anyah,...

Adom FM’s ‘Nyinsen ne Awo)’ adjudged ‘Health Programme of the Year’

Adom FM’s health talk show, ‘Nyinsen Ne Awo), has been adjudged 'Health Programme of the Year, 2019'. The health show was honored with the enviable...

How can yoga improve your s3x life?

There's no doubt most people know the incredible mental and physical benefits of practicing yoga. However, we're not sure how much people know about...

Photos: Meet the physically challenged pupil who has defied all odds to pursue education

Atta Gyamiah, a physically challenged pupil who has defied all odds to pursue education, is appealing for support. Determined Atta Gyamiah is a Junior High...