Health

Kumasi to get modern police hospital

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. James Oppong Boanuh has laid the foundation stone for the construction of a 50-bed capacity Regional Police...

Massage therapist tips on how to revive a woman’s libido

It can be very frustrating when a man wants to make love to his woman but she seems to be off all the time. This...

Ghana’s active Covid-19 cases now 1,541

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it has recorded about 149 new cases of Covid-19. This, the Service said has pushed the country’s active cases...

NHIS to enrol 4 million subscribers

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) is on course to enrol four million subscribers by December 2020. The Authority which now has over 12 million...

The health benefits of garlic and ginger are unbelievable

They can be used either as regular health boosters or as instant remedies to help relieve a wide variety of conditions. Two medicinal foods to...

Russian Covid-19 vaccine shows encouraging results

Early results from trials of a Covid vaccine developed in Russia suggest it could be 92% effective. The data is based on 20 cases of...

Afaglo warns against rising cases of Covid-19

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Marrer Ghana Limited and Susatgad Boat Building and Fishing Industry, Novihoho Afaglo, has challenged the notion that Ghana...

How to whiten the teeth using banana peels

Yes, it sounds odd, but you can actually use banana peels to whiten your teeth. This is considered so because of the wonderful source of...

676 pupils got pregnant during coronavirus era in Volta Region

A total of 676 school children in the Volta Region have been impregnated during the Coronavirus period, spanning March to September, a report by...

5 ways to naturally whiten your teeth at home

Not all of us are blessed with a perfect smile. Most people struggle with teeth discolouration which is caused by a variety of factors...

6 ways to burn your belly fat fast

One of the most common questions I get is how to lose belly fat. Belly fat is actually the most dangerous type of fat...

People who regularly eat chilli pepper live longer – Study

Regularly eating chilli peppers could provide previously unrecognised health benefits helping to lengthen people’s lives, a new study suggests. Chilli eaters may have a “significantly...

Ghana gets first solely Covid-19 testing laboratory

The biggest Covid-19 testing facility, solely licensed for coronavirus, has been opened in the Greater Accra Region. Leding Medical Laboratory, the ultra-modern facility, located at...

5 reasons why you should eat cucumber at night

Cucumber has a way of making the simplest things better. The superfood has some skincare benefits including vitamin C and caffeic acid, which both...

Covid vaccine: UK scientists fins first ‘milestone’ vaccine that offers 90% protection

The first effective coronavirus vaccine can prevent more than 90% of people from getting Covid-19, a preliminary analysis shows. The developers - Pfizer and BioNTech...

Diabetes: 5 common misconceptions debunked

The 21st century has seen a monumental surge in the number of people living with Diabetes (Mellitus). This chronic condition is defined by high...

Bia West DCE alarmed at increasing rate of HIV/AIDS cases

The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Bia West in the Western north region, John Koah, has lamented the recent rapid increase in HIV/AIDS positive...

4 natural remedies to getting rid of dark underarms

Like skin blemishes and discolouration on other parts of the body, dark underarms can result in a lack of confidence and self-esteem. Deodorants and antiperspirants...

NHIS card to be linked to Ghana Card – Dr Dsane-Selby

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr Lydia Dsane-Selby, says measures are underway to link the National Health Insurance...

Ghana’s COVID-19 active cases hit 947

Ghana’s active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have increased to 947 from the last reported figure of 877. Out of the number, four are in critical condition,...

How to grow your natural hair

There’s nothing more beautiful than a crown of healthy, natural hair. So if you’ve ever had a case of bad breakage, then you know...

Ladies: Here are 4 reasons why garden eggs should be added to your diet

Studies have shown that eating eggplant can boost overall health and well-being. Laboratory analyses also show that the phenolic compounds in eggplant contain anthocyanins, a...

Ghana records 20,000 new HIV cases each year

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has said in spite of the significant decline in HIV prevalence, new infections...

Stop putting toothpaste in your v*gina

Nigerian doctor, Olufunmilayo, has warned ladies against putting toothpaste in their vagina in a bid to get it tighter. In a Twitter thread shared on...

Akufo-Addo launches revised National Health policy

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has launched a revised edition of Ghana's National Health Policy with the aim to ensure a healthy life for...

Mass burial: Ridge Hospital publishes list of unclaimed bodies

The Greater Accra Regional Hospital has announced that it will conduct a mass burial for some 49 unclaimed bodies. The Hospital in a public notice...

KATH sued for advertising position of staff while on mandatory leave

The Director of Finance at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has filed a suit at the Kumasi High Court, asking for an injunction...

Ghana’s active Covid-19 cases surge to 620

Ghana’s Covid-19 active cases have hit 620, according to the latest update from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). This follows the confirmation of 76 new...

Covid-19: WHO Director-General goes into quarantine

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has begun a mandatory quarantine effective Sunday, November 1, 2020. According to Dr Ghebreyesus, the...

4 ways orange peels can glow your skin

Orange peels contain antioxidants and using it regularly in the face will give you clear and brighter skin in no time. According to research,...

Nurses to sign agreement on Tuesday, no strike for at least 2 years

Members of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and its allied bodies have resolved not to withdraw their services for at least...

No coronavirus deaths recorded in October

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says the country did not record any COVID-19 deaths in October.It said the updated COVID-19 related deaths announced...

A fruitful month of breast care awareness – Ezekiel Ansah Foundation

The Ezekiel Ansah Foundation (EAF) has always looked to impact our society. For the first 4 years of EAF’s existence, the focus has been...

Ezekiel Ansah Foundation holds free breast screening

The Ezekiel Ansah Foundation (EAF) has held free breast screening for about two thousand people in Adentan in Accra and Akropong in the ...

Kufuor commends BCI for consistent campaign against breast cancer

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor says the breast cancer scourge is a scar on the conscience of mankind, particularly the developing world, where rising...

4 natural ways to make your teeth white and shiny

Multiple factors cause teeth to become dull and lose their bright, white sparkle. Certain foods can stain your enamel, which is the outermost layer of...

USAPEEC donates 50 cartons of poultry products to Covid-19 frontline health workers and patients

The United States of America (USA) Poultry and Egg Export Council (USAPEEC), an advocate for the poultry industry on trade policy issues, has donated...

Akufo-Addo reveals top secret

President Nana Akufo-Addo has revealed his secret to a strong, healthy life and why he looks smarter even at age 76. Aside eating healthy foods,...

5 foods that increase fertility and libido in women

Infertility and low libido is something that is rapidly affecting young couples. There might be certain underlying medical causes to it but the fact...

Coronavirus: Ghana’s active cases rising steadily

Ghana’s active coronavirus cases continue to rise steadily. As of Monday, October 26, 2020, the cases had moved up to 535. Three are in critical...