Health

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...

Africa CDC unveils digital platform to verify Covid-19 test results at airports

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in collaboration with the African Union Commission has launched a digital platform to help the resumption...

Face masks don’t work in the rain – Experts warn

A wet face mask is less effective because water restricts airflow and cuts the amount of viral filtering, scientists have warned. The World Health Organization...

France plans punishment for ‘virginity tests’

The French government plans to introduce jail terms and fines for doctors who provide controversial so-called "virginity certificates" for traditional religious marriages. It is part...

The weird thing your favorite sleeping position reveals about your health

When it’s time to get some shut-eye, not all sleeping positions have the same positive impact on your body. In some cases, the way you sleep could...

Hair Treatment: 4 ways to use garlic for hair growth

Garlic as a hair care ingredient has the potential to not only boost hair growth but also stimulate hair regrowth. Although it value is vastly...

The surprising reason men should take pregnancy tests

It started as a joke and ended with a bit of news that one guy hadn’t bargained for. In 2015, after taking a male pregnancy...

COA-FS now COA Mixture as product gains FDA authorisation as medicine [Video+Photos]

“This is the day I will never forget”. Those were the words of Professor Samuel Ato Duncan when he addressed a gathering of people...

Western North Region records six new Covid-19 cases

The Western North Region has recorded six new Covid-19 cases after all the 638 confirmed cases in the region had fully recovered and discharged. In...

Minority demands suspension of COVID-19 testing at KIA

The Minority in Parliament is calling for an immediate suspension of the COVID-19 testing at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). This, according to the NDC,...

First patient cured of HIV dies of cancer

Mr Brown, who was also known as "the Berlin patient", was given a bone marrow transplant from a donor who was naturally resistant to...

Bawumia hands over Infectious Disease Centre to 37 hospital

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has commissioned and handed over an ultra-modern Infectious Diseases Treatment Centre at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. Originally...

For Men: 6 Ghanaian foods that improve sperm production and fertility

While infertility is not always treatable, there are some things you can do to boost your chances of conceiving. Fertility can sometimes be improved...

Veep hands over Infectious Disease Centre to 37 Military Hospital

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia on Wednesday commissioned a GHc4.8 million ultra-modern Infectious Diseases Treatment Centre at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra. The idea...