Health

Ghana records 2% decline in new HIV infections rate for 2022

Ghana registered 16,574 new HIV infections in 2022 as opposed to 16,938 in 2021, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has disclosed.   The figure represents...

3 home remedies for tooth decay and cavities

Tooth decay and cavities are about the most common oral health problems as they occur in adults and young alike. Certain factors can increase the...

37 Military Hospital to hold mass burial

The 37 Military Hospital in Accra is set to hold a mass burial exercise for some unidentified and unclaimed corpses at the facility’s morgue. According...

Over 100,000 people have HIV, unaware and are spreading it – Ghana AIDS commission

The Ghana Aids Commission has revealed that over 100,000 persons in the country are HIV carriers. According to the Director General of the Commission, Dr...

More women in the US are drinking themselves to death – Research

Deaths related to excessive alcohol consumption are rapidly rising in the United States, especially among women, a new study finds. While drinking is still killing more men...

NHIA clears debts, arrears now stand at one month

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has made additional payments of GH₵186 million to credentialed healthcare service providers. The payment, which was made on...

A/R: Patients seek healthcare elsewhere as physician assistants continue strike

Patients visiting health centres in the Ashanti Region to seek healthcare are being directed to major hospitals following the ongoing strike by members of...

Igbo King pledges support for anti-breast cancer campaign

The Paramount King of the Igbo community in Ghana, Eze Dr Chukwudi Ihenetu, has promised to collaborate and support Breast Care International’s (BCI) nationwide...

NHIA commends CHAG, PharmAccess, and HeFRA for promoting quality healthcare in Ghana

The Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority Dr. Mrs. Yaa Pokua Baiden, has lauded the work of PharmAccess’ SafeCare, HeFRA,...

AngloGold Ashanti renews trust in Veolia to depollute water of Obuasi mine

AngloGold Ashanti Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of AngloGold Ashanti, one of the world's leading gold mining companies, has renewed its contract with Veolia Ghana...

Trainee nurses, midwives appeal to govt over unpaid allowances

The Ghana Nurses and Midwives Trainees Association (GNMTA) has petitioned the government to urgently address the critical issue of their allowances which have not...

AIDS Commission expresses concern over low funding

The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), Dr Kyeremeh Atuahene, has expressed concern over the dwindling funding of HIV and AIDS response programme...

Pay us – Suppliers of free water in covid-19 era tell govt

Some community piped rural water supply services in the Ashanti Region are demanding the payment of arrears owed them by the government for providing...

Black flies invade La Nkwantanang, Dawhenya

An in-depth investigation is currently ongoing to establish the extent of black fly breeding sites or sources within the La Nkwantanang-Madina Municipality and Dawhenya...

Ridge Hospital reacts to convict’s luxury stay at facility instead of Nsawam Prison

The management of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital has vehemently denied viral news reports about a convict's stay at the facility for the past...

PharmAccess, HeFRA honour SafeCare assessors and health facilities

The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has praised the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) for its unwavering commitment to enhancing the quality of...

Lack of infrastructure affecting healthcare delivery at Kpatia health centre

Lack of infrastructure space is significantly impacting healthcare delivery at Kpatia Healthcare centre in the Garu District of the Upper East Region. The people...

Ho Medical Waste treatment plant to safeguard public health

The Deputy Minister of Health, Mahama Asei Seini, has indicated that the Ho medical waste treatment facility will solve public health concerns in the...

3 unbelievable reasons mosquitoes are more attracted to you than others

Mosquitoes are an annoying menace. Everything, from their bites to the humming sound they make in your ear, rudely waking you up from your perfect...

If you have high cholesterol, limit these 7 foods

Nick West, MD, cardiologist, chief medical officer, and divisional vice president of global medical affairs at Abbott's Vascular Business says that "although the amount of...

No medicine, cream or oil can grow the manhood – Doctor tells men

Popular Nigerian doctor and Twitter influencer, Dr Olufunmilayo, has dismissed claims that some medicines, oil, or cream can make the penis grow bigger. According to...

Semen swallowing improves women’s mood and boosts pregnancy health

Many people have asked whether swallowing semen or rubbing it on your body has any health benefits. Others are also concerned about the health...

COVID-19: GHS to commence 7th national vaccination exercise on July 19

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that it will begin it’s 7th National COVID-19 Vaccination Days (NaCVAD-7) from July 19 to Sunday, July...

6 reasons why your nipples hurt

Nipples are very sensitive to both stimulation and irritation. When they hurt, it might get too uncomfortable to even put on a bra. And while...

How long it takes you to fall asleep can tell you a lot about your health

Sleep latency is the amount of time it takes you to fall asleep. "It measures the period between the moment a person lies down...

Second Deputy Speaker launches reorganisation of TB Caucus in Parliament

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, on Friday, July 14 launched the reorganisation of Parliamentary TB Caucus, as part of efforts...

Patients stranded at Amasaman Hospital over Physician Assistants’ strike

Scores of patients have been left stranded at the Amasaman Hospital following the sit-down strike action of Physician Assistants in the country. The health...

5 things you can do with chocolate apart from eating it

Chocolate gotten from cocoa is an all-time favourite snack and flavour. There is so many chocolate-flavoured meal and drinks - because everyone loves chocolate, but...

Your health is at risk when gas stoves are turned on, study says

Turning on gas stoves puts your health at danger, according to a study. Gas stoves release higher levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene than secondhand...

Adom FM/TV’s Anokyewaaba highly commended for sanitary project initiative

In a show of appreciation, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Upper Denkyira East has praised Anokyewaaba Adwoa Serwaa, a prominent anchor on Adom...

Ghana to officially launch HIV Self-Testing device

Preparations are currently underway for the official launch of the HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) device in Ghana. The launch, which will take place at the Omanye...

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital performs first kidney transplant

A team of health professionals at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has performed kidney transplants on two patients, the first of such operation...

Okyenhene calls for action on medical brain drain

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori-Panin has expressed concern over the rate of medical brain drain in Ghana. Speaking at the 2023 Retreat for the Medical Superintendent...

Authorities warn against importation of unhygienically packaged, unregistered baby diapers

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division, and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) have jointly expressed concern over a...

Taking injection at pharmacies illegal in Ghana

Pharmacy Council Ghana is warning the public to desist from taking injections at pharmacies. According to the Director at the Pharmacy Council in the Ashanti...

Ghana on high alert over bird flu outbreak in Togo

Ghana is on high alert following the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1), popularly called bird flu, in Lomé, Togo. The outbreak was announced...

600 pupils diagnosed with eye-related disease

Over 600 pupils in the Upper West Region have been diagnosed with sight-related complications. This was discovered after an eye-screening exercise by the Wa West...

Check out some areas in Ghana with cancer-causing gas

Many places in the country have a high concentration of radon gas, a naturally occurring gas whose long exposure to humans can cause lung...

St Joseph Catholic hospital gets oxygen facility

As part of efforts to improve quality healthcare delivery, St.Joseph Catholic Hospital in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region has been provided...

Stop double charging for services and medicines – Dr Okoe Boye

The Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has cautioned health facilities against double charging for services and medicines provided to...