Health

5 things that should never be inserted into the vagina

If you want to avoid infections and other accidents, keep some things away from your vagina. What is safe to be used in the vagina? A...

Health Ministry to begin recruitment of nurses, midwives

The Health Ministry has announced it will from November 10, 2021, begin the recruitment of private and public trained nurses who graduated from training institutions...

Why are some people shorter than others? The answer is in our brains, say scientists

Have you ever wondered why you might be little shorter than your friends or family? Perhaps you're at the other end of the spectrum, sick...

Menopause: Vaginal itching and other strange symptoms could be a warning sign

Menopause might seem to be little more than a series of hot flushes. But this isn't the case for many people and every experience is unique. Periods often...

Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem gets results: Dying man ‘abandoned’ by family steps on recovery path [Video]

Jacob Kofi Tutu, who was involved in an accident in 2016 that affected both legs and has since been bedridden, did not expect to...

Normal erection is between 7 to 10 minutes during intravaginal activity – Expert

The average man must maintain an erection for 7-10 minutes, according to Medical Practitioner, Biomedical Researcher, a Public and Global Health Scientist, Dr Richard...

All regional hospitals have been automated – Gideon Boako

Spokesperson of the Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has disclosed that in the quest to transform the economy into a digital one, the incumbent government...

Good news for fully vaccinated persons

The Foreign Ministry has announced that people who have been fully vaccinated with vaccines from the authorised European Medicines Agency (EMA) are now eligible...

GCB, Wesley Girls old students, others donate to Covid-19 Trust Fund

The Ghana Commercial Bank and other groups have heeded to the cry of the COVID-19 National Trust Fund Secretariat for support. The Secretariat, headed...

Here are 6 health benefits of gari

Gari made from tubes and roots of the cassava plant contains proteins, fat, carbohydrates, iron, Vitamin B and C and also starch. The leaves contain...

4 foods to improve vagina health

Naturally a healthy vagina is one with balance PH level (with healthy bacteria meant to keep infections at bay). It's important to maintain a hygienic...

Mother-of-five dies four weeks after having an abortion

A mother-of-five, who passed away from sepsis four weeks after having an abortion, had reached out several times to her failing GP surgery before...

Govt to introduce E-Pharmacy before end of 2021 – Bawumia

The Vice President has announced that government will launch an E-Pharmacy project to address challenges faced by members of the public in accessing medicines. According...

HIV killed over 900 from January to June in Ghana

Over 900 persons died of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) from January to June 2021 more than Covid-19 within the same period, Dr Stephen Ayisi...

‘We overcame erection problems in the bedroom – it’s nothing to be ashamed of’

A couple, who have battled through erection problems and come out the other side, want, to break the stigma around issues in the bedroom. Joanne,...

Women are trying to delay their periods with lemon juice

Periods can be annoying and always seem to come at the wrong time. One new TikTok trend suggests you can delay your period by drinking...

Here’s why your skin is peeling and the home remedies to treat it

Peeling skin is a condition that may occur because of direct damage to the skin, such as from sunburn or infection. It may also...

Covid-19: Less than 15 cases recorded in Ashanti in last five weeks

The Ashanti Region has consistently recorded less than 15 Covid-19 cases in the last five weeks, the Regional Health Directorate has revealed. A total of...

5 reasons why sleep must be taken seriously

A look at the importance of getting a well-deserved rest at night. In this part of the world, sleep can be sometimes seen as...

4 million more COVID-19 vaccines coming – MoH

Ghana is expecting about four million doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the next three weeks, the Chief Director of the Ministry of Health, Kwabena...

Toilet infection is not from dirty toilets; this is why

Actually, the term toilet infection or toilet disease is non-medical. It is a layman’s word to describe the burning sensation, itching and foul-smelling discharges...

COVID-19: Rebecca Foundation donates over 5000 rapid test kits to health institutions

The Rebecca Foundation has donated over five thousand (5000) Covid-19 Rapid Test Kits to some selected Health Institutions in the country. The kits will enhance...

Hot bath can be so comfortable, but here’s why you need to stop it

A hot shower is one of life's simple pleasures, but it's dangerous for your skin. Nothing feels better than having a hot bath after...

First degree will soon become the minimum requirement for practicing nurses and midwives – Health Minister

The Ministry of Health says health training institutions at all levels will soon be upgraded to run a four-year bachelor’s degree programme to meet...

Health Services Workers Union call off strike

The Health Services Workers Union has suspended its nationwide strike action until further notice. In a press statement signed by the General Secretary of the...

Why you should never sleep with a mirror opposite your bed

It's Halloween weekend, which means there's a good chance you've been watching all the creepy horror films which make you feel like you'll never...

For women: Here are the reasons you bleed during and after sex and what to do

Have you ever experienced bleeding during or after sex? It’s actually more common than you might think. While some of the causes of bleeding during or...

KATH suspends orthopaedic surgeries due to lack of theatre tables

The Orthopaedic directorate of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Region has suspended emergency services due to unavailability of theatre tables. In a...

FDA makes important statement about expired products ahead of Xmas

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has addressed rumours suggesting that expired products have grace periods. Some media reports indicate that there are edible windows...

I carried the cross for my family, it must end with me – Breast cancer survivor

When Mrs Susan Malik was first diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2019, one thing was certain, that she was not going to let...

Mum dies after going through ‘absolute hell’ of losing her daughter

A family has suffered another heartbreak after a mum who lost her eight-year-old daughter died. Alice Holton, 31, who has been described as "positive...

What is a normal vagina supposed to look like?

Many women are insecure about the way their vaginas look and for the most part, many do not even know what constitutes 'normal'. ...

Covid-19: Ghana’s death toll now 1,174

Two more lives have been lost to the deadly coronavirus diseases, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). The Service in its latest update...

COVID-19: Ghana receives 756,000 more doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The delivery on Tuesday evening,  the biggest so far, adds to previous ones of 177,600 and 244,800 doses received in August and September respectively. The...

Philanthropist Dr Frank Awuah Adjei donates maternity block extension to KNUST Hospital

Businessman and philanthropist Dr Frank Awuah Adjei has donated a maternity block extension he built to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology...

Ghana to receive 756,000 doses of Johnson and Johnson

Ghana is set to receive over seven thousand, five hundred and fifty-six doses of Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. Manager of the Expanded...

Endpoint Homeopathic Clinic boss recognized as ‘Father of Modern Homeopathic Personality of the Year’ award

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Endpoint Homeopathic Clinic, Dr Adu Boateng, has won the coveted ‘Father of Modern Homeopathic Personality of the Year’...

For women: 5 safe ways to increase your libido

Experiencing low libido at some point in your life is extremely common. Try these tips to increase it. Decreased libido can happen at any...

8 foods that can make your skin age faster

If you thought sun exposure, stress and smoking were the only things to worry about when it comes to speeding up the ageing process...

Women urged to have their breasts examined

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, has reiterated the call on women to seek early treatment for breast cancer. Chief Director of the...