Health

51 children pregnant in one district and cannot go to school – GNAT

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) says 51 children got pregnant in just one district between the months of March and May last...

GACL partners Zoomlion to disinfect airports

In an effort to continually keep the country’s airports safe and secure, a national disinfestation exercise has kick-started. The two-day exercise (Tuesday, January 12-Wednesday, January...

COVID-19 infection gives immunity for 5 months – UK study

People who have had COVID-19 are highly likely to have immunity to it for at least five months but there is evidence that those...

5 effective home remedies to getting rid of stubborn stretch marks

Stretch marks are permanent, but they can become less apparent with proper care and treatment. When the skin stretches, the collagen becomes weak and causes...

African Union ‘secures 300m Covid vaccine doses’

The Associated Press is quoting an adviser for the Africa Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as saying the African Union (AU) has secured close...

37 Military Hospital to close Medical and Emergency unit for fumigation exercise

The 37 Military Hospital has announced that it will temporarily close down its Medical and Emergency Unit to the public for a period of...

Coronavirus: 37 Military Hospital to close Medical and Emergency unit for fumigation exercise

The 37 Military Hospital has announced that it will temporarily close down its Medical and Emergency Unit to the public for a period of...

African Union ‘secures 300 million Covid vaccines’

The Associated Press news agency is quoting an adviser for the Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC) as saying that the African Union has...

FDA denies approving coronavirus vaccine

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has said it has not approved any vaccine for the coronavirus infection in the country. The FDA in a...

Strange: Lady with double private parts shares story [Video]

After defying all odds when doctors claimed she could not conceive, now mother-of-one narrates her tale of living with uterus didelphys. A scan, according to her,...

Should you drink water after sexual intercourse?

Social media users are in a frenzy discussing a statement made by Facebook user, Nurse Bella, who insinuates some dangers associated with consuming water after...

5 home remedies to getting rid of unwanted facial hair

As usual, nature has provided us with amazing solutions that, over time, will help us bid adieu to the much-hated facial hair. Sticking to...

Coronavirus: Ghana records 1,261 active cases and 338 deaths – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says, in the fight against Covid-19, the country stands at 1,261 active cases and 338 reported deaths as of...

Queen Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh receive Covid-19 vaccine

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh have received their Covid-19 vaccinations, a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said Saturday. The inoculations were administered by a household doctor...

Coronavirus: China locks down another city a year after Wuhan

Xingtai and Shijiazhuang are in lockdown as China imposes tougher restrictions to stem the coronavirus surge. Authorities finished carrying out a mass COVID-19 testing...

Here’s why you have morning headaches repeatedly

Have you ever wondered why you wake up with headaches, even when you’re not sick? Starting your day on a good note gives you the...

4 ways aloe vera can help you lose weight

Aloe vera has gained popularity in the past few years for the health benefits that it provides. And it’s difficult for a thing not...

5 amazing beauty benefits of tea bags you didn’t know

Tea is truly the elixir of the gods. Not only is it delicious to drink, but has so many skin benefits, you’ll be stunned....

Kpone-Katamanso Municipality records three rabies cases

Three rabies cases have been confirmed in three communities in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality of the Greater Accra Region. The communities are Kakasunanka, Katamanso, and Kpone,...

South Sudan requests five million Covid-19 vaccine doses

South Sudan’s Ministry of Health says it has requested five million doses of Covid-19 vaccine as the country continues to witness an upsurge in...

Does bitter kola nut help with diabetes? Let’s find out!

Bitter kola has a wealth of wonderful medicinal benefits but does it help with diabetes? Let's see if this native but can help. Garcinia kola...

More women prefer Caesarean Section – Midwife

More women, who give birth at the Bono Regional Hospital in Sunyani, prefer Caesarean Section (CS) to normal deliveries, Mrs. Susan Tiwaa, the Midwife...

Covid-19: Two million vaccine doses to be supplied each week from mid-January

Two million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will be supplied each week by the middle of January, according to a report, despite a warning...

5 health benefits of coffee you probably never knew

Most of the time we hear reasons why caffeine is bad for our body, but that's really not all there is to coffee. Drinking about...

Detained hospital patients released after MP settled bills

The Member of Parliament of Asuogyaman, Thomas Ampem Nyarko has bailed out four patients detained at the Volta River Authority (VRA) Hospital at Akosombo...

Ghana’s testing facility at KIA capable of detecting new strain of Covid-19 – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has stated that the Covid-19 testing facility at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is able to detect the new...

Popular fish prepared on ‘refuse dump’ and swept like garbage [Videos + Photos]

A popular fish, consumed by many in Ghana, is sadly prepared in very unhygienic environments such as refuse dump, on the bare floor with...

4 reasons why drinking tomato juice should be a routine

Not just tomato, but its juice is nutrient-rich and low in calories and fat. A study has shown that one glass of tomato juice contains...

Beyi W’ano: At long last Tinkong residents get rid of polluted water as they receive newly constructed borehole [Video]

The chiefs and people of Tinkong Apau in the Akuapem North Municipal Assembly in the Eastern Region can now boast of clean...

Tema residents ignore nightlife ban amid coronavirus surge

Revellers in the Tema Metropolis have ignored the President’s ban on the operation of beaches and pubs as they throng beaches, pubs and nightclubs...

Covid-19 kills 20 Nigerian doctors in a week

A second wave of the coronavirus pandemic has led to the death of 20 doctors in Nigeria the last one week. The Nigerian Medical Association...

Ghana’s Covid-19 death toll 333, active cases now 888

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says the country has recorded a total of 54,401 Covid-19 cases since the outbreak of the pandemic in March...

Ho Teaching Hospital starts digital operations

Dr John Tampuori, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ho Teaching Hospital (HTH), says the facility has deployed a computerised digital system to quicken...

Korle Bu records nine Christmas babies

Nine babies were born to seven mothers in the early hours of Christmas day at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra. The babies...

Here’s how this guy lost weight without extreme dieting or gymming!

My turning point was when I realized my weight gain was coming in the way of my personal life. I was scared of being...

Group demand tax waivers for anti-retroviral medications

Non-State Actors for Health and Development (NSA)-Ghana has asked government to provide blanket tax waivers for all planned shipment of donor-supported Anti-Retroviral (ARV) medications. This...

Sperm donor with ‘150 children worldwide’ makes shocking revelation

An American sperm donor who claims to have fathered 150 children worldwide has impregnated three British women ahead of Christmas. 'Joe Donor' from Vermont, who...

I’ve slept with almost all the men in my class – S3x addict cries

A nymphomaniac and a twenty-four-year tertiary student in the Eastern regional capital, Koforidua has disclosed how bad she is habituated to sex and cannot...

5 health benefits of eating Green beans

Green beans, also called snap beans, string beans or French beans, are a staple in many kitchens across the world. They’re a beloved side...

Driver’s mate paralysed after falling-off from tipper truck [video]

A 34-year old  driver's mate is paralysed after he fell-off from a tipper truck in August this year. The victim, Hans Ansah told Adom FM's Dwaso Nsem Tuesday he...