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275 people die of HIV-AIDS in Ashanti

Two hundred and seventy-five (275) people died of HIV/AIDS in the Ashanti Region, last year. Mr. Dennis Bandoh, the Regional Focal Person, who announced this,...

Alarm as 'modern life' sees average sperm count halve since the 1970s

Men’s sperm counts have fallen by almost 60 per cent since the 1970s, according to major research which warns that modern life may be...

Women advised against excessive alcohol, drug intake

Dr Bettina Ama Buohene Andah, a medical doctor has counseled women to desist from excessive alcohol and addictive drugs intake due to the potential...

AIDS vaccine passes early test

The three-decade-old quest for an AIDS vaccine received a shot of hope on Monday when developers announced that a prototype triggered the immune system...

NHIS suspends capitation programme

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has said the capitation programme which was being operated in the Ashanti Region has been suspended. A statement released...

Nat’l blood bank sets up committee to investigate donor’s death

The National Blood Service has set up a committee to investigate circumstances leading to the death a 21year-old donor believed to have died after...

We don’t always end up with the love of our lives (and that’s okay)

I believe in big love because I’ve had it. I’ve had that massive love, that all-consuming love, that ‘I can’t believe this exists in the...

Why it’s OK to ask for relationship support

It isn’t always easy to ask for help, particularly with something as personal as your relationship. But trouble finds us all from time to...

Starting your baby on solids? the eight Rs you must know

Considering introducing solids to your baby is a good step, but wait a minute! Have you put all the essentials into consideration? Like when...

Suck women’s breasts to stop cancer – Expert

A midwife in the Upper East region has advised men to suck the breasts of their partners regularly to help women keep breast cancer...

Marriage requires due diligence

‘I thought I had met my soul mate, when I got married in August 2013. Nevertheless, I signed my final divorce documents, as granted...

Traditional medicine practitioners urged to register business

Traditional medicine practitioners have been urged to register and renew their licenses to ensure lawful operations of their businesses. They must also uphold standards to...

Government settles GH¢539 million NHIS debt

The government has paid GH¢539 million out of the GH¢1.2 billion debt it owes creditors of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) from January...

Five fun ways corporate workers can escape stress

There are those who work when they want and how they wish. They have no regular schedules and are not limited to certain timelines...

Hot video: Give teenagers condoms to reduce unwanted pregnancies – Counselor Lutterodt

Controversial relationship expert, George Lutterodt has said that many teenagers can prevent unwanted pregnancy if given a condom. Speaking to Gifty Andoh Appiah on The...

South African based medical group puts smiles on Childless Couple

As part of efforts to making healthcare accessible to all, especially childless couples, a team of Ghanaian medical doctors from South Africa have put...

8 ways men destroy their marriages

Marriage is a very hard thing to pull off. It’s like living on a prayer. You never know when things can turn dull and...

Cerebral palsy caregivers included in LEAP programme

Deputy Minister of Gender Children and Social Protection, Mrs Gifty Twum Ampofo, has announced government’s move to enroll households with cerebral palsy on the...

Around Accra in 12 hours

Accra, the capital city of Ghana is the first and last place every tourist or business traveler will experience on entry and exit respectively....

Ghana ranks lowest in sanitation report

Ghana ranks lowest in sanitation levels among all lower middle-income countries, although richer than a lot. That's according to the United Nations International Children’s Emergency...

Only 36 per cent of pregnant women deliver at hospitals

Only 36 per cent of pregnant women in the Northern Region patronise health facilities for delivery, Ms Georgina Amidu, Communications for Development Officer at...

The 7 health benefits of having more sex

Want to look younger and live longer without having to go under the knife? Turns out there’s a way — and no, it doesn’t...

WHO report says Ghana reaches 90% vaccination coverage for 3 diseases

The 2016 Immunization Data released by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that Ghana has reached the Global Vaccine Action Plan (GVAP) target of...

How high-cholesterol foods can ruin your sex life

Two of possibly the greatest joys in life are food and sex. You can enjoy both separately or together, by yourself or with a...

Audio: Pregnant midwife found dead while in labour

A 30-year-old pregnant midwife, who also works at the Atebubu district government hospital in the Brong Ahafo region has been found dead. According to reports,...

The secret to a happy marriage is not communication, experts say

It should go without saying that even happy couples fight. Still, with 40 to 50 percent of marriages ending in divorce, the way you...

Stressful experiences 'can age the brain by four years'

Stressful events in life, such as the death of a child, divorce or being fired, can age the brain by at least four years,...

PHOTOS: Alhaji Chocho paves Koforidua Regional Hospital road

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Chocho Industries Limited, Alhaji Dr Mustapha Oti Boateng, has paved and handed over a 231 metre-length road...

Govt to increase support for private health Institutions

The Minister of Health Honorable Kweku Agyemang Manu has revealed plans by government to support private health institutions in the country. This, according to him...

You don’t have to shower every day, dermatologists say

A new study shows that bathing too often is actually really bad for your skin. If you take daily showers, you may be doing more...

Health Ministry ‘choked’ with GHC130m debt

The Ministry of Health has been burdened with GHC 130 debt, a situation that has gotten stakeholders fearing it will impede the delivery of...

12 simple ways boost your energy during pregnancy

Fatigue is common and should be expected during pregnancy, especially in the first and third trimesters.  Causes range from increased body metabolism to support...

What happens to people in relationships with narcissists

Bizarre. Immature. Spoiled. And “that” smirk that says, “Oh c’mon. It wasn’t that bad. Your meant well. Their cruelty was an isolated incident....

Church must join sexual health education campaign

The church has been asked to give strong support to the promotion of sexual health education. Ms. Golda Asante, Eastern Regional Technical Coordinator of the...

Reducing TB stigma: Activist suggests ways to tackle ‘barrier to treatment’

Tuberculosis activists (TB) have come up with cost effective ways of reducing stigma on TB-HIV at the just ended 20th Conference of the Union...

How to stay mindful when kids are fighting

“It’s summer, and for many parents, that means the kids are home more than usual. Siblings can love each other fiercely and yet also...

8 insensitive things you should never say to any mum

Words are quite powerful and affect people more than we know, hence, it’s wise to choose them carefully. No matter how good your intentions...

Sefa Kayi’s Kokrokoo Charities, others support ‘Save A Child, Save A Mother’ project

Two incubators, five patient monitors and two portable ultrasound machines have been donated to support the Save A Child Save A Mother campaign spearheaded...

New diagnostic technology to end TB in Ghana by 2030

Ghana aims to end Tuberculosis (TB) and it related lung diseases by 2030, with the introduction of a new sophisticated diagnostic technology known as...

After a parent is gone, how to let go of sentimental things

My mother died in 2009. She lived a thousand miles away, and it was my responsibility to vacate her apartment in Florida. It was...