Health

Obaaasima team of KNUST marks menstrual hygiene day with impactful initiatives

In commemoration of the 2023 Menstrual Hygiene Day, the dedicated and passionate members of Obaasima Team, consisting of eight students from Kwame Nkrumah University...

For men: How exercise affects your testosterone levels

Studies have shown that exercise can affect your testosterone levels. Testosterone, the main male sex hormone, helps you build muscle and is considered one of...

Ghana patients in danger as nurses head for NHS in UK – medics

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries from poorer nations is “out of control”, according to the head of one of the world’s biggest...

Disregard reported increase in HIV cases in Ho – Ghana Health Service

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has advised the public to disregard a reported upsurge in HIV cases at the Ho Technical University (HTU) and...

Ghanaians demand action from citizens and government on environmental protection

Ghana, a nation known for its rich natural resources and vibrant culture, is facing a pressing environmental challenge. According to the latest Afrobarometer survey conducted...

R.K Atikpo Foundation donates medical equipment and supplies to health facilities in Oti Region

R.K Atikpo Foundation (RKAF) under the auspices of the Member of Council of State, Richard Atikpo, in partnership with German Agency for International Cooperation...

Anthrax outbreak: One reported dead, others infected at Binduri

One person has been reported dead from a suspected case of anthrax in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region. This follows the consumption...

Ghana Link Network Services Ltd donates GHC 500,000 to support Dialysis Centre construction

Executive Chairman of Ghana Link Network Services Ltd (Ghana Link), Nick Danso Adjei, has donated an amount of GHC 500,000 to support the construction...

Adom FM, EndPoint Homeopathic Clinic to stage 3rd Fathers’ Day Free Prostate Screening Exercise

Adom 106.3 FM, in collaboration with EndPoint Homeopathic Clinic, is delighted to announce the launch of the Adom FM Fathers' Day Free Prostate Screening...

KATH takes action: Two doctors suspended for extortion

Two doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi have faced suspension after being found guilty of extorting money from patients. Each doctor...

High cost of sanitary pads forces teenage girls in Oti Region to resort to unhygienic alternatives

Teenage girls at Nkwanta South Senior High in the Oti Region are facing a difficult situation due to the high price of sanitary pads. As...

FDA special market surveillance to crack down on counterfeit, contaminated goods

In a bid to combat the circulation of fake, unregistered, and adulterated products, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has launched a special market...

Burning Issues: Pharmacist highlights teenagers’ misuse of contraceptives

Pharmacist Ebenezer Akowuah recently voiced deep concern over the escalating misuse of birth control pills among teenagers, emphasizing the need for immediate attention to...

Meet the world’s first surviving nonuplets

A world record has been set by a Malian couple, Kader Arby and wife Halima Cisse for giving birth to the world’s first surviving...

Adom TV’s sanitary pad documentary commended for empowering girls on menstrual hygiene

A documentary produced by Adom TV, aimed at educating girls about menstrual hygiene, has been widely praised throughout the country. The latest advocate of this...

Rotary club of Obuasi, 3 other NGOs launch sanitary pad bank

Numerous studies have brought to light the struggles faced by teenage girls in low socio-economic communities who cannot afford sanitary products and resort to...

Nurses migration: GRNMA calls on govt to immediately start recruitment of 2020 and 2021 trainees

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has called on the government to start recruiting nurses and midwives to fill vacant positions at...

About 2.4 million Ghanaians are living with diabetes  

Physician Specialist at International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) in Tema, Dr Zuleila Fuseini, has stated that there are about 2.4 million Ghanaians, constituting 8.3 percent...

Sanitary pads should be tax-free; not menstrual luxury – Rosetta Ntriwaah Boakye

The Public Relations Officer of the National Association of Registered Midwives Ghana, Rosetta Ntriwaah Boakye, has called on the government to take off what...

KGL Foundation collaborates with Ho Teaching Hospital in blood donation drive

KGL Foundation, a subsidiary of the KGL Group Ghana and Ho Teaching Hospital have come together to organize a successful blood donation exercise. The...

COVID-19: Ghana records 1,462 deaths in three years

Ghana recorded a total of 1,462 deaths attributable to COVID-19 as of May 15, 2023, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has disclosed. The last death...

Pregnancy hypertensive disorder shatters hopes

Hypertensive disorder in pregnancy has ravaged homes and hopes, ruining lives as a silent killer that many victims are yet to identify. As one such...

Pru East ambulance packed at workshop

The Pru East constituency’s share of the ‘One Constituency, One Ambulance’ initiative is reportedly 'missing.' This came to light when the Assemblyman for the Yeji...

Period poverty: Impregnated and infected with HIV at age 12 for want of sanitary pad

These are no tell-tales. These are real stories of girls and women exposed to sexual abuse and exploitation due to what has become known...

Mental Health Authority committed to promoting care for individuals with schizophrenia 

The Mental Health Authority is committed to promoting humane care for individuals with schizophrenia from the creation of policies through to their execution.  It said by adopting...

Why scientists believe men who look at breasts live longer

Many women believe men looking at their breasts is intrusive, rude and uncomfortable, but for men, it helps them have a positive attitude, almost...

Health benefits of taking garlic regularly

Garlic, a herb known for its distinctive aroma and peppery taste, is packed with powerful organic compounds like antioxidants, vitamins B6 and C, as...

Foods wrapped in plastic rubbers linked to prostate, breast cancer, among others

I recently chanced on a video posted on Facebook by the renowned singer, Kofi Kinata lamenting how fante kenkey is now wrapped with plastic...

Be alert – Paediatric Society of Ghana cautions parents about rise in neonatal jaundice cases

The Paediatric Society of Ghana has advised parents to be on the lookout for neonatal jaundice in babies. Keeping newborn babies indoors for up to...

St. Anne’s Hospital at Damongo reconnected to national grid after babies died over outages

St. Anne’s Hospital at Damongo has successfully regained access to the national grid. This happened after the intervention of the constituency’s legislator and Minister for...

6,000 adolescents in Volta Region pregnant – Stakeholders urged to address trend

According to Ghana Statistical Service data from the 2021 Population and Housing Census, about 79,733 girls in Ghana aged 12 to 17 have been...

Ghana lifts COVID-19 restrictions, testing at all points of entry

Ghana has lifted all COVID-19 restrictions at entry points across the country, effective from today, Saturday, May 20, 2023.  The announcement was made by the...

The doctor who contracted HIV through her boyfriend; a reason to avoid womanisers

Some people argue that marriage is a rewarding experience, while others believe that it’s a completely useless enterprise. In my young adult life, I have...

Hair stylist highlights significance of washing hair with warm water

Josephine Jackson, a cosmetologist and hair stylist, has disclosed why it is important for the hair to be washed with warm water always. According to...

Female alcoholics consuming ‘akpeteshie’ above recommended limits in Volta Region – Study

A combined study by the University of Allied Health Sciences and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has found 66.67 %...

Medical negligence: Man loses wife, baby at Amasaman hospital

The dream of a man to welcome a healthy baby and a strong wife was cut short when he lost both of them at...

Adom FM/TV donates over GHC 90, 000 to kidney patient

The Akan brands of Multimedia Group Limited, has generously donated a cash amount totaling GHC98,504.54 to Priscilla Parry in support of her kidney transplant...

Menopausal symptoms: Can diet help?

Menopause is a natural event experienced by women in middle age. It is a phenomenon characterised by the permanent cessation of menstruation for 12...

GRNMA demands full payment of medical bills by govt

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association is prevailing on the government to absorb payment of medical bills of the health workers. Ashanti regional chairman...

Babies in galamsey areas are being born with one eye, without genitalia – Pathologist

Children born in areas prone to illegal mining suffer cognitive impairment and other deformities due to the high use of heavy metals used in...