Health

COVID-19: Ghana to be selected as manufacturing hub for vaccines in Africa

The European Commission (EU) has named Ghana as one of its possible manufacturing hubs of Covid-19 vaccines in Africa. “At the meeting with the Vice...

Allied Health Professions wade into KATH lab workers’ saga

The Ghana Federation of Allied Health Professions (GFAHP) has expressed disappointment in the management of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). According to GFAHP, there are...

5 best foods to eat after s3x

Sex can leave you feeling exhausted, but extremely satisfied. Average of 60-100 calories are burnt during sex and this depends solely on how active your...

6 foods that fight wrinkles and premature aging

You already know these foods are good for your health. Turns out they can help you stay young, too. A radiant and beautiful skin is...

Nutmeg: The health benefits of this superfood is amazing

Nutmeg is a popular spice used across the world for its flavour. This spice has been used for thousands of years, primarily for its...

Malaria is an endemic disease in our communities

The Deputy Director of Public Health in the Eastern region, Dr John Ekow Otoo has said malaria is one of the endemic diseases in...

Peeling skin? Here are the possible causes and home remedies for this condition

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

Male Infertility: Here’s how to make your sperm stronger, faster and more fertile

Healthy sperm aren't always a given. Understand how lifestyle factors can affect your sperm and what you can do to improve your fertility. Fertility issues...

Aggrieved lab workers at KATH declare sit-down strike

Members of the Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS) – Komfo Anokye Chapter have declared a sit-down strike with effect from Thursday, 20th...

Blood shortage hits Greater Accra Regional Hospital

There is a shortage of blood at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. Pregnant women and accident victims have been the most affected with some of...

Malawi burns thousands of expired AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses

Health authorities in Malawi have incinerated 19,610 expired doses of the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, saying it will reassure the public that any vaccines they...

Expect some symptoms after receiving second Covid-19 jab – GHS to Ghanaians

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has indicated that Ghanaians who are to receive the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccines may experience some side...

‘Life From 30’ hypertension organisation holds health screening for drivers, hawkers

Life From 30, a hypertension prevention advocacy, has held a check-up exercise for drivers, hawkers and commuters at the Kwame Nkrumah Circle. As part of...

GAMLS backs planned strike by KATH laboratory workers

The Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists (GAMLS), has pledged its support for a planned strike action by its members at the Komofo Anokye...

5 amazing health benefits of turmeric

Turmeric, sometimes called Indian saffron or the golden spice, is a tall plant that grows in Asia and Central America. The turmeric on shelves and...

This wish by breast cancer patient will break your heart

On a mat in a cold and dark corner in her room, she gazes at the ticking clock and wishes her last breath will...

Former MP sends strong message to Health Minister over death of 12-year-old boy

Former Tema East Member of Parliament (MP), Nii Titus-Glover, wants heads to roll within the health sector following the death of a 12-year-old...

COVID-19: No new cases recorded in Northern Region in 3 weeks

Deputy Public Health Director, Dr Hillariouse Abewu has disclosed that the Northern Region currently has no active Covid-19 cases. Dr Abewu who spoke to Joy...

Community participation crucial for Larval Source Management Implementation

The Municipal Director of Health, Bono East Region, Dr Kwabena Fosuhene Kusi, has emphasised that community participation was crucial for the successful implementation the...

A sad account of how 12-year-old died over lack of bed, ambulance

The father of a 12-year-old boy, who died at the Battor Catholic Hospital, has given a sad account of what led to his death. According...

Ghanaian professor awarded $3.3 million grant to research into ‘sleeping sickness’

Professor of molecular and cellular biology in Kennesaw State University’s College of Science and Mathematics, Kojo Mensa-Wilmot, has received a five-year, $3.3 million grant...

How to get clear white eyes naturally

Bright white eyes are a sign of good health and are very desirable as well. Bloodshot eyes can be a result of fatigue, lack of...

Our target is to vaccinate all Ghanaian -Akufo-Addo

President Akufo-Addo has reiterated that the government is making all necessary efforts to ensure that every Ghanaian is vaccinated against the Corona Virus Disease...

COVID-19: Akufo-Addo to address Ghanaians on measures against pandemic

The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will address the nation at 8:00 pm this Sunday, May 16, 2021, on the management of the coronavirus...

Covid-19: Check out MOH’s schedule for second doses

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has released a timetable as the administration of the second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine begins May 19. The...

30% of pregnant women lose their lives to high blood pressure – Korle-Bu nurse

Some advocates against hypertension have bemoaned the increasing rate of the illness in a unique campaign dubbed Life after 30. Giving preference to maternal hypertension,...

KATH urges calm amid concerns over ‘deplorable’ theatre

Management of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has urged for calm as it takes steps to fix their theatre. The management has also pledged...

LSM to address gaps in some malaria control interventions

The Regional Director of Ghana Health Service (GHS), Savannah Region, Dr Chrysantus Kubio, has underscored that Larval Source Management (LSM) will help address gaps...

KATH laboratory workers threaten strike over refusal to reassign two medical officers

Workers at the Laboratory Services Department (LSD) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) are threatening to lay down their tools from Wednesday, May...

Pumpkin leaf: The health benefits of this plant are unbelievable

For it also fights against cancer, increases fertility, prevents infection, lower cholesterol, tackles convulsion, combats diabetes, and other related illnesses. Pumpkin leaf, which is locally...

COVID-19: Ghana records 4 new deaths

Four more people have succumbed to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). In its latest update, the Service indicated that the...

GHS phases out methylated spirit for treatment of umbilical cord

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has completely phased out the use of methylated spirit in the dressing and care of umbilical cord among newborns. The...

Mental disorder after childbirth is real – Victim recounts

A 37-year-old mother, Akua Faah Adu, has recounted the heartbreaking story of how the pain of childbirth caused her mental disorders. She went into depression...

GHS trains health workers on Larval Source Management

The National Malaria Control Programme has organised a one-day training workshop in Larval Source Management (LSM) for key stakeholders in Bolgatanga in the Upper...

GNPC reacts to delayed stipends to Ghanaian medical students in Cuba

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) has broken its silence over claims of Ghanaian medical students in Cuba living in horrible conditions. According to the...

9 items you don’t want to share with even your shadow

Maybe there are a few times when it's okay to not love your neighbour enough to share with them. There's love in sharing. But there...

5 medical examinations every couple needs before marriage

Medical tests that couples should carry out and carefully discuss before agreeing to marry each other. Before you take that slow, almost-rhythmic walk down the...

HIV/AIDs cases on the rise at Ada

The number of HIV/AIDS cases being recorded in the Ada District is on the rise, with the district recording a prevalence rate of 1.9...

Virologist warns of third wave of Covid-19 in Ghana

A virologist at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR) is warning of a third wave of Covid-19 in the country if Ghanaians failed to...

Health Minister applauds African Health Supplies for assembling firefly phototherapy equipment in Ghana

The Health Minister has applauded Africa Health Supplies (AHS) for making phototherapy services available, in health facilities in Ghana, through their innovative assembling of...