Health

Ambulance conveying patient gets stuck in the mud on bad road [Video]

https://youtu.be/zlZqHfhUx5Y The fate of a patient hanged in balance after the ambulance conveying him got stuck in the mud due to the bad nature of...

Rotation nurses, midwives to declare strike over unpaid allowances

The Coalition of Rotational Nurses and Midwives has threatened that its members will lay down their tools beginning October 1, 2021, following the non-payment...

3 benefits of consuming comedy content

A look at how funny moments can work wonders on the mind. It can be very tough fitting in into the fast-paced world we...

Ladies: Here are 5 dangers of wearing waist trainers

Some common questions come to mind when you are considering using waist trainers. Waist training is the process of using a steel-boned corset to...

Bisa Technologies, GIZ partner to make healthcare easily accessible

Bisa Technologies, one of Ghana’s leading software developing companies, has developed a new free mobile health application to provide public education on Covid-19 and...

Okudzeto Ablakwa gifts dedicated North Tongu midwife a car [Photos]

North Tongu Member of Parliament (MP), Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has gifted Beatrice Blessing Obidieh, a midwife at the Battor Catholic hospital a car. It is a 2015...

Covid-19: We’re working to recognise Ghana’s vaccine certificate – UK

The British High Commission in Accra has announced plans to exempt travellers from Ghana to the United Kingdom (UK) from its simplified travel measures. UK...

Check out where to receive 1st and 2nd doses of Covid-19 vaccine

The Ghana Health Service today, Friday, began to vaccinate Ghanaians above the age of 17 years who have not yet been vaccinated against the...

Squeezing out your boils is not safe, here’s why

Boils are caused by an inflammation of a hair follicle or sweat that causes a lot of discomfort to the affected area and person. A...

Five ways your weight can affect your sex life

For both men and women, storing those extra fats in the body may contribute to low sex drive due to different reasons. Being overweight is...

Health benefits of Irish potatoes

Potatoes help renew cells, movement, digestion, and brain development. Irish potatoes act as a rich source of carbohydrates and fibre. It is an ideal choice for...

Heartburn: 5 foods that are known to trigger condition

For people prone to heartburn, high-fat foods may trigger the condition. And unfortunately, they include some of the healthiest and nutritious foods like avocados,...

Ghana set to participate in 2021 UN Food Systems Summit

Ghana is set to participate in the UN Food Systems Summit to be convened by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on September 23, 2021,...

Ladies, here’s why you should always urinate after sex

Peeing (urinating) after sex isn’t a bad idea, but some people may be more likely to benefit from the reduced UTI risk. It’s always a...

Only fully vaccinated Ghanaians can travel to France without PCR test – French Ambassador

The French Ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie Avé, has announced that only fully vaccinated Ghanaians can travel to France without providing a PCR test.  They...

V*ginal gas (flatulence): Why women queef during s3x and what to do about it

You may not be familiar with the term, but most women have experienced a queef at least once in their lives. For most of us,...

How smoking leads to hair loss

Your hair requires oxygen, nutrients and minerals to be healthy but, smoking can prevent these nutrients from reaching your hair follicles. Cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals...

Covid: 3 ways to reduce mouth odour

Does your mouth taste stale beneath the mask? Wearing a mask has become the order of the day, and wearing one for long periods...

COVID-19: GHS to roll out Moderna vaccine next week

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has disclosed that it will soon begin administering the 1.2 million Moderna Covid-19 vaccines it received from the United...

Seven-year-old boy needs GHS 10,000 to undergo tumour surgery

A seven-year-old boy, Ali Nbaipare, from the Oti Region, is in dire need of GHS 10,000 to enable him to undergo tumour surgery. Ali and...

Here are 5 possible side-effects of eating beans

Some important things about beans that you probably didn't know. Alongside rice and garri, beans is a well-established item in the average Nigerian’s diet. You...

Cases of African Swine fever confirmed in Bono Region

The Bono Regional Director of the Veterinary Services, Dr Donald Joachim Darko, has confirmed that some seven farms have so far been affected with...

Crayfish: The health benefits of eating this seafood are incredible

Studies have shown that the omega-3 fatty acids contained in crayfish help to promote eyesight by reducing the risks of loss vision and macular...

10 high-protein alternatives to chicken and eggs

In the wake of news regarding a Bird Flu outbreak on the 19th of July, the Government of Ghana has taken radical measures to...

Midwife finally becomes a mum after two miscarriages and ectopic pregnancy

A midwife has shared her tale of finally becoming a mum in a bid to inspire others struggling with fertility issues. Katie Martin, 30, from...

How does a healthy v*gina smell?

The truth is the vagina isn’t odourless because it houses a lot of bacteria. However, some odours are normal, and others aren’t. Instead of desiring...

Student delivers in exams hall, returns to complete paper

A final-year student of the Gushegu Senior High School in the Northern Region was delivered of a baby boy Monday morning, September 13, 2021...

Diet may affect risk and severity of Covid-19

Although metabolic conditions such as obesity and Type 2 diabetes have been linked to an increased risk of Coviid-19 and an increased risk of...

Men’s health: 5 s3x myths you should ignore and how to be active

When it comes to sex, there are many myths men face that lead to a lot of misinformation and judgements. Sex myths are something you...

Ailing T.T. of ‘Taxi Driver’ fame begs for support

Ailing veteran movie personality, Psalm Adjetefio, popularly known as T.T., is appealing for support to pay his GHS 3,000.00 rent. This, he explained, is an...

Feeling a little uncomfortable down there? This may be why

Bacterial vaginosis is a type of vaginal inflammation caused by the overgrowth of bacteria naturally found in the vagina, which upsets the natural balance. Women...

COVID-19: Ghana’s active cases drop to 5,240

Ghana's COVID-19 cases have dropped though two more persons have died from the novel disease. There have been 427 new cases taking the number of...

Unvaccinated people 11 times more likely to die of covid-19 – Report

People who were not fully vaccinated this spring and summer were over 10 times more likely to be hospitalised, and 11 times more likely...

Environmental Health Officers are not on strike – Local Govt Service clarifies

The Office of the Head of the Local Government Service has dispelled information circulating on social media that Environmental Health Officers across the country...

417 people attempted suicide between January and June this year – Mental Health Authority

A total of 417 Ghanaians attempted suicide from January to June this year. This is according to the Mental Health Authority in its press release...

Growing your own marijuana is legalised in Italy

Italy is set to allow the small-scale cultivation of cannabis plants at home after a reform was approved by the Lower House's justice committee on...

Vagina: 5 things you should stop doing to your intimate area

The vagina is low maintenance so douching, washing, or even spraying cologne are no-nos if you don't want to disrupt the intimate area. The vagina...

How to store condoms: Here are tips to follow

It’s important to take a little care of your condoms so they can take care of your sexual health. Condoms are an effective form of...

Five ways to make your vagina smell good

We all want our vaginas to smell pleasant, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case. The way your vagina smells depends on a lot of...

Sexually transmitted infections fall during pandemic

Cases of newly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are down by a third in England, data reveals. Experts say the drop is partly due to...