Health

Ambulance services readies to attend to eventualities on December 7

The National Ambulance Services on Tuesday assured to attend to all possible eventualities that would happen during Election 2020. EMT Boateng Adu Marfo, the Sunyani...

Covid-19 patients escape death as fire guts Korle-Bu ICU

Fire has gutted the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. Reports indicate an electrical fault in a socket within the ward caused...

5 health benefits of mango seed

Mango is known to have various health benefits and not just the fruit, its seed, flower and the bark, all of them are said...

Palm Wine: The health benefits of this drink will amaze you

There is nothing that is as beneficial to our health than the various gifts of nature. Unarguably, palm wine is one of them. Palm wine...

Nsiah-Asare commissions Dompa CHPS compound, presents medical equipment to 3 facilities at Bosome Freho

On Friday November 26, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, Presidential Advisor on Health, commissioned Dompa CHPS compound and handed over medical equipment to three health facilities...

FDA sensitises public to ban smoking in public places

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has sensitised traders, drivers and consumers on the law banning smoking in public places such as the market...

5 health benefits of passion fruit

Passion fruits are tropical fruits found in many tropical climate zones globally. They have over 500 variations and come in different names. Their popularity...

Govt to begin COVID-19 cash transfers to vulnerable households

The government is set to begin the transfer of Covid-19 relief cash to specific vulnerable individuals and households across the country. The intervention, targeted at...

Bitter Kola: The 7 health benefits of this plant are incredible

It is said that the best of medicines come with a bitter taste: Undeniably, bitter kola is one of them. The usage of bitter kola...

4 natural remedies to get rid of nausea

The uneasy nauseous feeling and vomiting sensation can spoil your mood and make you want to stay in bed for the entire day. Whether you...

Ghana’s active Covid-19 cases drop to 775

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says the country has witnessed a decline in the number of active Covid-19 cases. According to the Director-General of the...

4 health benefits of walking barefoot

The importance of walking barefoot, sometimes, cannot be overemphasized, because making an effort to spend more time barefoot in nature can provide the human...

Palm Kernel Oil: The health benefits of this organic product are priceless

The palm tree is arguably the richest tree on earth when it comes to natural endowments. It is blessed with a lot of priceless...

Ghana ready to adopt COVID-19 vaccine — Dr Nsiah-Asare

The Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has said the country is ready to adopt COVID-19 vaccines. However, only vaccines that have been tested...

First Akan Presidential debate: Akua Donkor’s juicy package for trainee teachers, nurses

The Founder and Leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), Akua Donkor, has pledged her commitment to pay trainee nurses' allowance if voted into...

4 health benefits of drinking lime juice during pregnancy

It’s essential to drink at least eight 8-ounce glasses of fluid a day, including water. If you don’t like the taste of plain water, you...

Covid-19 vaccine developed by University of Oxford is 70% effective, large scale trial shows

The coronavirus vaccine, developed by the University of Oxford, is highly effective at stopping people from developing Covid-19 symptoms, a large trial shows. Interim data...

Coronavirus: Ghana’s active cases drop

Ghana’s active Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have seen a slight decline in the last week. As of Friday, November 13, the number of active cases stood...

Maggie Wealthy Foundation, Ghana’s High Commissioner to Canada, Krowor MP organize free health screening

A non-governmental organization, Maggie Wealthy Foundation, together with Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada, Nii Ayikoi Otoo has organized a free health screening for...

Irregular periods? Here are 6 causes of the menace

A woman will, on average, get her period for three to seven days once a month (every 30 days or so). After menstruating for...

5 reasons why cabbage should be a compulsory part of your diet

Cabbage is densely packed with nutrients, including vital minerals and vitamins. It contains four major antioxidants. These are choline, beta-carotene, lutein, and quercetin. Choline can...

5 kitchen ingredients that you can use for pink lips

Lighten your dark lips by rubbing a slice of cucumber firmly on lips for the juice to soak on. Apply Cucumber Juice If you repeat it...

Coronavirus: Free test at KIA for children between five and 12 years

Effective Monday, November 16, children between the ages of five and 12 years will henceforth enjoy free mandatory Covid test upon arrival at the...

2,180 Ghanaian kids contract coronavirus

A report launched by Child Rights International has revealed that 2,180 children have contracted COVID-19 as of November 9, 2020. The Executive Director of Child...

Coronavirus: Western North Minister commends Zoomlion

Waste management expert, Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL) has been rated high in its continuous efforts to support the government’s fight against the coronavirus (Covid-19)...

Free Covid test at KIA for children between 5 to 12 years

Effective Monday, November 16, children between the ages of 5-12 years will henceforth enjoy free mandatory Covid test upon arrival at Kotoka International Airport. However,...

Prof. Gyampo makes shocking revelation about coronavirus cases in Ghana

Senior lecturer at the Political Science Department of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ransford Yaw Gyampo has made a shocking revelation about COVID-19 cases...

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...