Health

Savannah Region gets new NHIS office

A new National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) office has been commissioned and handed over to the regional health authorities in the Savannah Region. The inauguration...

Ghana Health Service sends SoS message over antiretroviral drugs

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is warning of the possible worsening of the conditions of HIV patients if the government fails to address the difficulty...

Multimedia Group recognised for efforts in malaria elimination

The Multimedia Group has been honoured for its significant contribution to the fight against malaria in Africa. As a key partner in the Zero...

Korle Bu Renal Unit faces imminent shutdown

The renal dialysis unit of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) is warning of a possible shutdown due to the facility's inability to raise money...

I’ll engage health workers to reduce brain drain – Okoe Boye

Health Minister designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye has announced plans to engage healthcare workers to explore strategies to reduce the number of health professionals...

How the right amount of caffeine unlocks lifelong benefits for your body and mind

For many, caffeine is considered a guilty pleasure. But there is growing evidence that our daily fix isn't necessarily a bad thing. In fact,...

I have my priorities but I’ll continue ongoing projects – Okoe Boye

The Health Minister-designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, has affirmed his commitment to continue projects initiated by his predecessor, Kwaku Agyeman Manu. Despite having his priorities,...

More persons with HIV living healthily, longer — GHS

More Ghanaians, living with HIV are now enjoying healthier lives and living longer. Also, the rate of new HIV infections and HIV-related mortality rates is...

NDC PC organizes free healthcare screening for market women in Ho

National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Ho Central constituency in the Volta Region, Edem Kofi KPOTOSU has organized Free health and eye screening...

The truth about aphrodisiacs

Chocolate, strawberries, oysters: we’ve all heard that certain foods can heighten our sexual desire and even performance. But is there any truth to the...

Good news for rotational nurses

The Ministry of Health has assured discussions have commenced with the Ministry of Finance to secure funds for the payment of allowances to the...

Holy Family Hospital receives accreditation to train Fellows and Members of College of Physicians and Surgeon

The Holy Family Hospital in Techiman, located in the Bono East Region, has achieved a major medical milestone, becoming a level four SafeCare-rated health...

People will die if Korle Bu increases cost of dialysis – Renal patients

The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has issued a warning about loss of lives if Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) increases the cost of...

GMA warns of harmattan intensity

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has issued a weather warning due to the intensity of the harmattan. It has advised the general public to wear...

Korle Bu Renal Dialysis Unit accumulates GH¢2m debt for kidney treatment

The Renal Dialysis Unit of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has yet again accumulated an amount of GH₵2 million in debt for treating kidney...

‘Fat people can be heroes, not just the punchline’

Why are fat characters so often the butt of the joke or the focus of pity? A new documentary raises questions about the lack...

Fake doctor grabbed at Tafo Government hospital

A 32-year-old man, self styled doctor, Prince Agyapong, has been hauled before the Kumasi Circuit Court, for claiming to be working at the Komfo...

How to protect your furniture with wooden polish during harmattan

Ghana is currently experiencing its normal season of the Harmattan.  This season occurs between the end of November and the middle of March. It is...

The real reason behind body odour, and why we all have it

Body odour is a natural part of being human Ever wondered why a long day or a rigorous workout session leaves you with a not-so-pleasant...

Health alert! High-risk meningitis period – Report sore throat, headache, fever, bodily pains

Sore throat, headache, fever, general bodily pains, and others are symptoms of meningitis which has a higher risk during the dry season. The public are...

Newborn children will soon be issued a Ghana card – Bawumia

Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced that newborn children will be issued a Ghana Card number. He...

We will focus on improving air quality – AMA Health Director

The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that the 2024 Clean Ghana Campaign will focus on improving air quality in the country's capital. This follows...

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace. It is not prostate cancer but was discovered during his...

Tears as man endures prolonged erection for two days [Watch]

A 42-year-old sickle cell patient, Stephen Danquah is suffering from a rare condition known as priapism. This causes his penis to erect for two consecutive...

Woman admits to delibrately spreading HIV

A woman living with HIV/AIDS has admitted to having unprotected sex with several men despite being aware of her status. According to her, it was...

Chocolate will disappear from our diets in the next 100 years, food expert warns

Some of our favourite foods may no longer exist within 100 years – including chocolate, avocados and seafood – new research has found. Food futurologists have put...

Rotational nurses threaten demo over unpaid allowances

The Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association (RNMA) is threatening to stage a one-week peaceful protest over delay of financial clearance from the government. The twelve...

Here is one crucial thing you should do the moment you enter your hotel room

When you first arrive at your hotel room after a long day of travel, it's tempting to want to drop your suitcase and immediately...

Exact number of hot drinks you should have in your diet each day

Dementia risk could be lowered by adding certain foods or drinks to your diet, it's been claimed, and regularly drinking green tea is reportedly...

More women on NHIS in Ghana than men – Health survey report

The percentage of women in Ghana who are covered by health insurance is higher than that of men,the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey...

My younger brother’s manhood is bigger than mine – Man cries on live radio [Listen]

How would you feel if your manhood became smaller and curved after circumcision? It's quite worrying, isn't it? That is the reality faced by a...

This is what happens to men who are not circumcised

The National Vice President of trained Wanzam operators in Ghana, Akua Afriyie Nkrumah has explained the risk factors of not being circumcised. According to her,...

4-year-old leukemia patient seeks $400,000 support

Parents of a 4-year –old boy, Jason-Mitchell Ashele Nana Agyiriha Armah, are appealing for support to raise $400,000 for his leukemia treatment. In tears,...

Bilharzia spikes in Volta Basin following dam spillage

Stakeholders are raising alarms over the rise in female genital schistosomiasis (FGS) at lakeside communities within the Volta Basin in the wake of the...

COCOBOD champions cervical cancer awareness among staff in Sunyani

The Bono Regional office of COCOBOD is championing the awareness of cervical cancer among female staff in Sunyani in a strategic move to help...

Reckless lifestyle of the young accounts for increasing HIV cases – Kyeremeh Atuahene

The Ghana AIDS Commission attributes the increasing cases of HIV in the country to the reckless lifestyle of young people. According to the Commission, people...

Korle Bu upgrades 30 wards as part of centenary celebration

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra will renovate over 30 wards of the hospital as part of its centenary celebration this year. The exercise,...

Government must be blamed for state of health facilities – Nabdam MP

Member of Parliament (MP) for Nabdam in the Upper East region, Mark Kurt Nawaane, has blamed the shortage of vital equipment in hospitals on...

These are 5 reasons pregnant women should eat okro

Pregnancy is a journey filled with unique nutritional needs, and okro, a beloved staple in Ghanaian cuisine, is a remarkable food ally for expectant...

Agenda 111: Use funds to maintain already existing hospitals – Cecilia Senoo

The Chief Executive of Hope for Future Generation, Cecilia Senoo has called on the government to prioritise the robustness of already existing health facilities...