Health

Ohhema distributes 5,000 free sanitary pads to commemorate menstrual hygiene day

Ohhema, subsidiary of La Carte LTD, has donated five thousand (5000) free sanitary pads to adolescent girls across the country. The distribution of the free...

Takoradi MP commissions 60-bed hospital for fishing community

A 60-bed state-of-the-art Polyclinic for residents at New Takoradi has been commissioned by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Takoradi, Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah. The 60-bed...

Heat your meals to stay safe – Expert on reducing Hepatitis B transmission

The Vice Chairman of the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health, Ninsau K. D. Alazar has stated that consuming hot meals can reduce the...

37 Military Hospital receives dialysis machines [Photos]

Responding to the urgent appeal by Dr Ama Siaw of the 37 Military Hospital for support in managing end-stage kidney care, East Cantonments Pharmacy...

World Menstrual Hygiene Day marked at Mepe with educational event

The North Tongu District Health Directorate, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Office, commemorated World Menstrual Hygiene Day at Mepe D/A JHS. This celebration emphasized...

Psychiatrist debunks belief that people living with mental health conditions are violent

Specialist psychiatrist Reverend Dr Joseph Kofi Aidoo has refuted the belief that mental health patients are violent. Speaking on Joy Prime’s Prime Morning show, she said victims of...

Former General Secretary of GMA warns against unwarranted excuse duties

The former General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Prof. Titus Beyuo has warned doctors about the dangers and legal consequences of issuing...

Men charged to consume tiger nuts to boost their sexual libido

The Municipal Health Director for Kwawu West, Celestina Asante has advised men to chew more tiger nut to improve their libido. Kwawu has been a...

NHIA funds: CDD fellow warns of looming danger if….

A Pharmacist and Research Fellow at the Ghana Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), Kwame Sarpong Asiedu, has warned the Akufo-Addo government of the looming...

Pencils Of Promise moves to end menstruation stigma in Atua

The Country Director of Pencils of Promise, a not for -profit organization has emphasized the need for all stakeholders to assist to end the...

NGOs, government called to action for sanitary pad bank in Oti Region

The Regional Girls Education Officer in the Oti Region, Milicent Abrah Aidoo Boame, has appealed passionately to both non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the government...

GAMLS demand swift resolution of conditions of service negotiations

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS), has called for an expedited resolution to the ongoing negotiations over conditions of service for medical...

Eat ‘gobÉ›,’ koko, koose and stop taking energy drinks – Prof Akosa

Renowned cellular pathologist, lifestyle wellness consultant, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, has reiterated the need for the consumption of local Ghanaian foods to help do...

NPP PC promotes menstrual health awareness in Nkwanta South

New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for Nkwanta South in the Oti Region, Hajia Sekyere Tijani has encouraged teenage girls not to feel ashamed...

Avoid eating soupy foods in groups from one bowl – Prof Akosa

Communal eating from one bowl can help spread Hepatitis B, renowned cellular pathologist and lifestyle wellness consultant, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa has said. He said...

Health providers and NHIA discuss collaborative initiatives for progressive healthcare

In a move towards bolstering Ghana's healthcare landscape, key stakeholders in the health sector convened for exploratory talks aimed at jointly implementing preventive and...

Untreated hypertension may cause erectile dysfunction – Cardiologist warns

Cardiologist, Dr. Florence Akumiah is raising the alarm over the often overlooked consequences of untreated hypertension, highlighting a critical link between high blood pressure...

Augmented Reality Surgery to start in Ghana

Hopexchange Medical Centre, a private health facility in Kumasi has secured what could be a game changer in real time medical surgery in Ghana. The...

One-third of Ghanaians suffer hypertension – Doctor

Hypertension awareness and diagnosis are low in Ghana, affecting about one-third of the population. According to Wg Cdr Dr. Benjamin Toboh, around 33% of Ghanaians...

NHIS has improved under current gov’t- Afenyo-Markin

The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says there has been significant improvement in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) under the current administration compared to...

GHS receives medication for childhood cancer treatment

The government's effort to treat childhood cancer has received a major boost with the donation of 1,510 vials of Amgen's rituximab worth GH¢8 million...

KATH Labour Union kicks against calls for CEO’s dismissal

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) Labour Unions have kicked against a petition for the dismissal of its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Prof. Otchere...

Release NHIS funds to avert collapse – Minorty urges government

The Minority in Parliament has expressed deep concern over the dire financial state of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), attributing it to what...

4 instant ways to tell he’s not into you

You're communicating online with someone, but suddenly the person doesn't respond anymore. Was it your mistake? Did you say something wrong that turned them off?...

‘My heart is heavy, I feel empty’ – James Gardiner opens up

Ghanaian actor James Gardiner has shared an emotional and candid message on social media, revealing his struggles and the weight on his heart despite...

GMO mosquitoes released in Djibouti to fight malaria

Tens of thousands of genetically modified (GMO) mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti in an effort to stop the spread of an invasive species...

Ghana’s health sector need urgent reforms – NHIA CEO

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Dacosta Aboagye says there is an urgent need for health sector...

Ashanti Regional Director of Health frustrated over stalled healthcare projects

Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Emmanuel Tenkorang, has voiced his frustration over the stagnation of essential healthcare projects in the region. The phenomenon,...

Gazing at ladies’ ‘beads’ can prolong men’s lives – Pharmaceutical don

Men who gaze at beads on the waists of women can have their lives prolonged following an enhanced libido, the Nkabomhene (Unity chief) of...

NHIA is not bankrupt – Dacosta Aboagye

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Dacosta Aboagye, has refuted claims that the NHIA is bankrupt. Dr. Aboagye highlighted...

Did you know sitting could be shortening your lifespan?

Our bodies were designed for movement. Sitting for long periods could be shortening your lifespan Settling into a comfy chair after a long day, phone...

Daily consumers of marijuana outnumber daily drinkers in US – Report

The number of Americans who smoke cannabis on a daily or near-daily basis now exceeds those who drink alcohol as often, a study has...

Dagbon overlord donates GH₵40k towards construction of Tamale Teaching Hospital’s pediatric unit

The overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abukari II has presented GH₵40,000 to support the construction of the pediatric unit of the Tamale Teaching Hospital. He...

10 ways to make every morning your best morning

Small actions have the potential to significantly impact your overall sense of well-being during the day, so commencing your day positively establishes the mood...

Tamale Teaching Hospital denies paying ‘ghost names’

The Tamale Teaching Hospital has refuted claims of disbursing salaries to non-existent staff also known as 'ghost names.' This follows an investigation by the Office...

Dr Okoe Boye donates bus to LEKMA Hospital

Health Minister Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has donated a bus to the Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal Assembly (LEKMA) Hospital at Teshie in Accra. The bus presented on...

We remain committed to our pledges – Dr Okoe Boye

Health Minister-designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, says government’s commitment to ensuring quality healthcare delivery in Ghana remains. Addressing the staff and management of the Tema...

WHO reports major increase in sexually transmitted infections

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as syphilis are on the rise in most regions of the world, UN health agency WHO said in a...

KATH takes delivery of 3 dialysis machines

The Management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi yesterday took delivery of three brand new dialysis machines from Nivaansh MediQas Ghana Limited,...

FDA allays concerns over AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine safety in Ghana

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to monitoring the safety of all vaccines used in Ghana, including COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA...