Health

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...

Covid-19: Ghana’s death toll rises to 1,172

Three more lives have been lost in the country’s fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) reveals. These additional casualties according to...

Tima Kumkum Foundation, Ghinger Healthcare hold breast cancer screening for Agbogloshie market women [Photos]

Market women at Agbogloshie in Accra have benefitted from the benevolence of Adom TV Presenter, Cynthia Tima Yeboah, through the Tima Kumkum Foundation. The Foundation...

5 penis health signs guys shouldn’t ignore

Like ladies, men should take notes, (conscious notes) of their sexual health/state of their genitalia because sometimes they could indicate serious health conditions that...

COVID-19: Centre for Plant Medicine Research develops medicines for treatment

Executive Director, Centre for Plant Medicine Research, Dr Kofi Bobi Barimah, has hinted that they would soon outdoor two herbal medicines developed to treat...

Korle-Bu releases breast cancer patients after NDC Deputy Women’s Organiser settles medical bills

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has released some three breast cancer patients who were detained due to their inability to settle their hospital bills. The...

Avoid these foods if you want to perform your bedroom duties better

Do you know the foods you're consuming have a lot to do with your low sex drive? If you have been battling with low sex...

Penis fracture: Why the penis breaks and how to treat it

Although there is no bone in the human penis, there is still a risk of breakage that may require prompt intervention. The penis is an...

‘My patient shot himself when I refused to help him die – he deserved better’

Some years ago, a terminally ill patient of mine came to me and asked how he could take his own life. He’d been diagnosed with...

Habiba Sinare makes history with biggest breast cancer health awareness walk in Ghana [Photos]

Mama Mariam Foundation, a charitable organization, spearheaded by popular Ghanaian actress and philanthropist, Habiba Sinare on Saturday, October 16, 2021, led a breast cancer...

Covid-19: Only 4% of Ghanaians are fully vaccinated – Asiedu Bekoe

Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Franklin Asiedu Bekoe, has disclosed that just about four per cent of the...

Juaboso health service workers stage protest over allowance, others

The Health Service Workers Union in the Juaboso District has staged a protest against the Chief Executives of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission...

Five easy ways to care for your vagina

Many ladies are sensitive about the way their vaginas smell, even if they, obviously, won’t admit it. Truth is it is okay to be bothered....