Health

Prolonged oral contraceptives use leaves women at higher risk of suffering stroke

A medical practitioner says women are more likely to suffer from stroke because of the prolonged consumption of oral contraceptives. According to Dr Collins Abaitey...

Daily soft drink linked to increased risk of liver disease

In a new study, researchers have found an increased risk of liver cancer and chronic liver disease mortality among women who consume sugar-sweetened beverages...

Exclusive breastfeeding way to go

Data from the World Health Organisation (WHO) says breast milk antibodies help protect a baby from illness and that it has health benefits for...

Open defecation contributes to malnutrition among children – GHS

The Upper West Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has identified Open defecation (OD) as a contributing factor to the malnutrition situation...

Drug theft: 3 Bolgatanga Hospital staff remanded

Three staff of the Bolgatanga Regional Hospital have been remanded by the Circuit Court for allegedly stealing medicines belonging to the health facility. The accused...

Check your HIV status and that of your partner if you’re both sexually active – Ghana AIDS Commission

The Ghana AIDS Commission has mounted an aggressive campaign to drive down new HIV infections in Ghana. The Commission specifically wants persons engaging in sexual...

3 mind games the most insecure men play in relationships

So you’re wondering if he’s a keeper? That is, until the evening he’s a no-show for dinner, doesn’t mention forgetting your date when he...

How to use HIV Self-test kit [Watch]

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is currently on the rise in Ghana, and according to the Ghana AIDS Commission, over 100,000 persons in the country...

Male, female patients share same ward at Asukawkaw CHPs compound

Inadequate facilities at the Asukawkaw clinic in the Krachi East Municipality of the Oti Region have compelled the authorities to use one room as...

Watch out! Fake olive oil in market

I wish to draw the attention of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to a development in the market that requires attention. While at the...

11 things you should never put in your female reproductive organ

It goes without saying that you should be careful around your intimate areas. But this hasn’t stopped some from experimenting in the bedroom with whipped...

Bimbilla Youth besiege Hospital, demand removal of Medical Superintendent

Some youth at Bimbilla, located in the Nanumba North municipality in the Northern region, stormed the premises of the Bimbilla Hospital on Saturday morning,...

Dr Yaw Twum awarded for promoting excellence in mentorship and volunteerism in Africa

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Global Dental Technical Services, Dr Yaw Twum, has been recognised and awarded for promoting mentorship and volunteerism in...

Ghana faces HIV crisis as AIDS Commission reveals rationing anti-retroviral drugs

The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr Kyeremeh Atuahene, has revealed that the commission is sometimes forced to ration anti-retroviral drugs for persons...

Physician Assistants suspend strike action

The Ghana Physician Assistants Association has suspended its nationwide strike action in protest against a proposed legislative amendment of Act 857 initiated by the...

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...