Health

Mouth ulcers: 4 home remedies to treat sore in the mouth

Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are tiny, uncomfortable lesions that generally appear on the lips or tongue. They typically appear on the inner...

Missing twin: 37 Military Hospital claims scans were incorrect

The 37 Military Hospital in Ac­cra has said that the ultra-sound scans conducted on a woman be­fore delivery were error-ridden. According to the hospital, the...

Health Ministry moves to renegotiate COVID-19 vaccine contract

The Ministry of Health has given an assurance that efforts are being made to renegotiate the vaccine acquisition contract with the African Vaccine Acquisition...

For women: 5 signs you have healthy breasts

Monitoring your breast regularly will help keep track of sudden changes. Breasts are made up of milk-producing glands. They are mostly made up of fat...

Swiss nationals donate ultrasound machine to Ayikuma CHPS Compound

The Health Director at Shai Osudoku District, Rev Dr Ebenezer Asiamah and the medical officers at the Ayikuma CHPs compound have expressed massive delight...

Oily nose: 5 simple ways to treat this menace

A shiny and greasy nose is a problem that has got nothing with seasons. You can’t blame the excessive heat or humidity all the time...

COVID-19: Over 1 million doses expired – Auditor-General

Over a million doses of vaccines received at the National Cold Room and issued to user facilities had expired at the various Districts and...

COVID-19: $81m worth of vaccines paid for not delivered – Auditor-General’s report

The Auditor-General has reported that $81m worth of vaccines paid for by government has not been delivered.  According to the A-G, government paid over $120m...

Resuming sex after birth: Here’s what to do

Experts say the period of abstinence after delivery is four to six weeks. This is the time for the mother’s body to heal following...

Okoe Boye states condition under which NHIS can cover all sickness 

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, has disclosed that all ailments can be covered under...

Ghana Health Service rolls latest COVID-19 campaign

The Ghana Health Service will from Friday, January 20 to January 24, roll out the latest phase of a nationwide mass vaccination exercise to...

Good sex must last for at least 10 minutes – Doctor

The Chief Executive Officer of Medi-Moses Prostate Centre, Dr De-Gaulle Moses Dogbatsey, who specializes in curing prostate enlargement by using natural herbs, has dispelled...

Reasons why the female reproductive organ may become very tight

The female organ can feel overly tight for several reasons, according to Healthline and not just a lack of lovemaking stimulation. While the male organ...

For women: 6 effective ways to shave your facial hair

Facial shaving in women is more common than you might think. Women like men also have facial hair, for some, it's nearly invisible and for...

SMAC Foundation partners two ministries to support autistic kids [Photos]

Hope has been restored in the lives of autistic kids at the Klicks Africa Foundation Centre through the benevolence of Adom TV presenter, Afia...

Black Sherif pays medical bills of nursing mothers at Ridge [Photos]

Some nursing mothers detained at Ridge Hospital over non-payment of bills are now heaving a sigh of relief following the intervention of popular Ghanaian...

3 nurses blow over GH¢17k study leave cash

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has directed the managements of three hospitals to lodge a complaint with the police for the arrest...

PAC directs Korle Bu to refund unearned salaries

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament on Wednesday asked the Management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital to refund GH¢36,000 paid as unearned salaries...

Missing twin: Couple takes 37 Military Hospital to task

When a couple in Accra walked into the 37 Military Hospital Maternity Unit, they were expecting twins, but they were stunned to be handed...

I suspect my wife does not have clitoris – Worried man seeks help

A viewer of Joy Prime named Yakubu, has requested help concerning difficulties in his sexual relationship with his wife. Contributing to a conversation on Prime Morning on...

What you need to do the next time you have heartburn

When it comes to the digestive system, heartburn is very prevalent. Heartburn usually occurs when stomach acid travels through the esophagus. Typically, there is a...

Teeth whitening: Exploring the craze to have brighter smiles

Across the globe, people employ a variety of means to enhance their looks and beautify their physical appearance. From the use of herbal medication to...

Man who survived more than a decade in a coma woke up to tell a remarkable story

A man who was ‘locked’ inside his body for years while still being able to hear, see and comprehend everything around him has shared...

Doctor advises against multiple sex partners

The month of January each year is dedicated to raising awareness on Cervical Cancer in women.A Public Health Practitioner, Dr Oum-Kalsoum Zakari Adam, says...

3 things you can do to have healthy sperm

Lots of men have been experiencing a sharp decline in sperm production. The quality of sperm produced in recent times has also been another concern...

Brock Royal Family rescues new mothers at Korle-Bu labour ward

The Brock Royal Family has paid off medical bills for new mothers at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital labour ward in Accra. The wealthy family...

Checkout how much Ghana spent on HIV/AIDS response

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has launched the National AIDS Spending Assessment (NASA) report for 2019, 2020 and 2021, which shows that the country...

GHS issues cholera alert, confirms one case

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in the Bono Region has issued an alert over a cholera occurrence in the Dormaa Municipality. The alert was made...

Doctor slumps and dies while performing surgery

A medical doctor at the General Hospital, Garaku in Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, Ahmed Isaiah, has died from Lassa fever.  He was said...

How to enhance fertility in women

Bringing a child into the world is a beautiful way of contributing to nature. And to achieve this, fertility is very crucial to prospective...

Oral sex could lead to mouth and throat cancer – Dr Avril Sey

A medical practitioner at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital says having constant oral sex with multiple sex partners could result in mouth and throat...

Men now doing liposuction for six packs – Plastic Surgeon reveals

A plastic surgeon at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has revealed that men are now demanding body enhancement procedures. According to Dr. Nii Ayi Ankrah, the...

Men now demanding body enhancement surgeries – Plastic Surgeon

A plastic surgeon at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has revealed that men are now demanding body enhancement procedures. According to Dr. Nii Ayi Ankrah, the...

Nutritionist makes shocking revelation about mixture of alcohol and milk

The Ada-East District Nutrition Officer, Raphael Kwasi Angmortey, has cautioned the public, especially pregnant women, against mixing alcohol with milk as a means of...

HIV self-kits to be on Ghanaian market soon

From March this year, HIV self-test kits will be available at pharmacies and health facilities across the country for purchase to enable people to...

HIV/AIDS on the rise in Kpandai district

The Medical Superintendent of Kpandai District Hospital in the Northern Regional , Dr Abdul Aziz, has disclosed that HIV/AIDS is on rise in the...

Over two-thirds of Malaria deaths were among children – Shalina Healthcare Ghana

Even though Malaria is a preventable and treatable disease it continues to have a devastating impact on the health and livelihood of people around...

COVID-19: KIA revises guidelines due to spike in China

The Ghana Airports Company (GAC) has updated the Covid-19 guidelines for passengers using Kotoka International Airport. This follows new concerns about the outbreak of the...

COVID-19: GHS sends SOS message after global surge in cases

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has warned the citizens to be vigilant following the current global surge in COVID-19 cases, particularly with reported increases...

FDA cautions public against consumption of dead whale in Tema

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public against the consumption of fishes that are washed on shore.   This, according to the...