Health

MODEC, partners support Health Ministry with GH¢3.5m to fight Covid-19

A second wave of Covid-19 is giving headache and tough time to some countries around the world. And to ensure adequate preparation, MODEC and partners...

10 tips to end a relationship respectfully

If you’re wondering how to end a relationship in a respectful manner, it takes a bit of bravery. In fact, breaking up with someone by...

Man who suffered breast cancer shares experience

Breast cancer has for a long time been known to be a disease that solely affects women, yet recent discoveries have shown that more...

200,000 abortions recorded in Ghana in 2017 – Report

Ghana recorded 200,000 abortions in 2017, out of which 71 per cent were illegal. The country also records an estimated 767,200 unintended pregnancies each year....

Quantum Terminals PLC donates medical items to hospitals and local residents within Atuabo enclave

Quantum Terminals PLC in partnership with Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) and GuarantCo (both of the PIDG) has donated medical items worth more than...

Coronavirus: Ghana’s active cases increase to 487

Ghana has recorded a steady increase in the number of active Coronavirus cases. The number of active cases as of Wednesday, October 21, had risen...

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...

Akufo-Addo cuts sod for Tema sewer network, solid and water treatment plant

President Nana Akufo-Addo has cut the sod for the reconstruction of the Tema sewer network and wastewater treatment plant as well as a solid...

7 common vaginal odours decoded

According to research published in the New York Times, people with vaginas “are most frequently concerned that their vaginas smell like fish followed by vinegar,...

5 benefits of sugarcane juice to the body

There is much more to this tasty tropical fruit than just its yummy taste. It has zero content of fat, cholesterol, fibre and protein...

60-year-old dumpsite evacuated in Ahafo region

A 60-year-old dumpsite in the Ahafo Region has been evacuated by the government. The evacuation exercise was through the effort of the Ministry of Sanitation...

Chinese officials make new claim about Coronavirus

The coronavirus can survive on frozen food packaging, Chinese officials have said after discovering a city outbreak linked to frozen fish. The Chinese Center for...

4 ways to use coconut water for hair growth

Coconut water is nature's gift to humans, with its low sugar content and refreshing properties, as well as other little-known Aside from its health benefits...

Assakae chief commends Sanitation Ministry for clearing dumpsite in his area

The Chief of Assakae in the Effia Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly (EFKMA) in the Western Region, Nana Asante Kwadwo II has commended the Ministry of...

Touch these parts of your woman’s breasts and she’ll go crazy

Dr. Grace Buckman of Sonotech Medical and Diagnostic Centre has tipped on some specific parts of a woman’s breasts that a man can touch...

4 home remedies to treating toenail fungus

Toenail fungus is a common fungal infection of your toenail. The most noticeable symptom is a white, brown, or yellow discolouration of one or...

Read: US Poultry and Egg Promotion Council in perspective

The United States of America (USA) Poultry and Egg Export Council, known as USAPEEC, has evolved from an association whose major purpose was the...

5 amazing benefits of Cassava to the body

Cassava is a root vegetable used for both culinary purposes and in folk medicines. Cassava is an important tuber crop and one of the...

Covid-19 update: 92 persons test positive in KIA test- Akufo-Addo

A total of 92 passengers from the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) have tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, October 16, 2020. The statistics of positive...

Akufo-Addo’s 18th address to the nation on measures to fight coronavirus

Fellow Ghanaians, good evening. I am speaking to you tonight from Peduase Lodge, after having just completed the last Cabinet Retreat of Government for this...

Dr Anyah appointed Board Chairman of Ho Teaching Hospital

Dr Felix Anyah, the former acting CEO of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, has been appointed as the Board Chairman of the Ho Teaching Hospital. His...

Ghana has not recorded Cholera case in 3 years – Sanitation Minister

Ghana has, for the past three years, not recorded an outbreak of cholera due to strict health measures implemented by the government, the Minister...

Austrian Consul General urges gov’t to support Jospong address Ghana’s sanitation problems

The Consul General of Austria to Ghana, Rosemary Orthner has urged government to collaboration with the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) and Zoomlion Ghana...

‘I survived 7 miscarriages, 2 stillbirths & stripped naked before pastors’

Entertainment pundit and event organiser, Whitney Boakye Mensah, has disclosed how difficult life was for her prior to having her first child. Following Selly Galley's...

National Malaria Control Program inspects Zoomlion’s mosquito control exercise in Accra, Kumasi

The Programme Manager of the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP) of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Keziah Malm led a delegation from her outfit...

Hair Treatment: 5 ways lemon aids in hair growth

Lemon as a hair care ingredient has the potential to not only boost hair growth but also stimulate hair regrowth. It has long been used...

NCCE returns vehicles donated by government for Covid-19 sensitisation

The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) says it has been ordered to return 25 out of the 50 vehicles donated by government for...

FDA to increase regulatory measures to ensure wholesome products

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) says it will leverage the level three status it attained from the World Health Organisation (WHO) to ensure...

5 reasons why your breath smells bad

It is normal to wake up with bad breath But what about when you’ve brushed, flossed, mouth-washed, and not eaten any spicy food like garlic,...

4 simple remedies to get rid of pimples on the nose

A pimple can occur when oil or dead skin cells start to build up in the pores. While pimples most commonly appear on the...

5 home remedies to cure cracked heels

The skin on the heels is thick and dry, and with excessive activity, it tends to bleed and crack. Cracked heels are a common foot...

3 home remedies to get rid of gingivitis

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums. It’s caused by the build-up of plaque in and around your teeth. This plaque causes your immune system...

Covid-19 virus ‘survives on phone and cash for 28 days’

The virus responsible for Covid-19 can remain infectious on surfaces such as banknotes, phone screens and stainless steel for 28 days, researchers say. The findings...

The one body part you shouldn’t wash in the shower

For most of us, the shower is a one-stop-shop for getting everything clean from head to toe. After all, who wouldn't want to get...

Good news as Dambai gets ultra-modern health centre

The Member of Parliament (MP) for Krachi East, Michael Yaw Gyato has broken the ground for the construction of an ultra-modern health centre for...

Lady celebrates living with HIV for 22 years [Video]

A South African woman has taken to Facebook to celebrate living with HIV for 22 years.  Mancobeni Makhwayi, who shared her story on the social...

Food poisoning: The riskiest foods that can easily make you sick

You won't believe it's not every food that is appealing to the eye and your sense of smell that is necessarily healthy for consumption. Surprisingly,...

Why you should start drinking coconut water now!

Coconut water is a refreshing natural beverage loaded with lots of nutrients and health benefits. Coconut water is nature's gift to humans, with its low...

Men with deep voices ‘more likely to cheat’, new research shows

Men with deeper voices are less committed in relationships and more likely to cheat, according to new research. The findings from Southwest University in Chongqing,...

BCI marks global breast cancer month with fundraising

Breast Care International, the continent’s foremost not-for-profit, pro-health charity, has joined global celebrations against breast cancer and singled out for praise, survivors, who continue...