Health

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...

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...