Health

Ghana Standards Authority top officials cited for contempt

Some top officials of the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) have been cited for contempt for allegedly failing or refusing to restore two employees to...

NHIS: I pay cash for healthcare because of extortion – Health Minister

Health Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, is unhappy at what he describes as extortion by some service providers under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). He says...

Itchy pubic hair? Here’s why this happens, remedies

Experiencing itchy pubic hair can be troubling and irritating. Both men and women experience itchy pubic hair. The discomfort that comes with it can be...

Herbicide potential cause of kidney disease epidemic – Research

Research published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology has linked the surge in kidney disease incidence among young Mesoamericans to...

Man breaks manhood while trying out new position

An Indonesian man’s moment of pleasure quickly turned into excruciating pain when he fractured his penis while having sex with his partner. According to a...

Ghana Health Service issues alert on new mosquito species

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the presence of a new mosquito vector called Anopheles stephensi in the country. The new vector was confirmed...

‘Doggy style’ linked to penis fracture

Some studies have linked doggy style to penis fracture  (Barros et al. 2017; Barros et al. 2020). I know this article will raise many...

New ‘Dansoman, Tuba’ deadly mosquito breed: No need to panic over Malaria

The National Malaria Elimination Programme (NMEP) has given an assurance that even though a new mosquito breed detected in Tuba and Dansoman in Accra...

For men: Five secrets about women’s orgasm you should know

Knowing simple tricks about women's orgasms is very important. It is easier, less complicated, and faster for men to orgasm compared to women. Men on...

Ghana first to approve Oxford’s malaria vaccine

Ghana has become the first country in the world to approve a new malaria vaccine from Oxford University, with children under the age of...

Try these watermelon face recipes for glowing skin

Watermelon is not just about water content. It is also a fruit that is abundant in antioxidants, multivitamins, and minerals, making it incredibly beneficial for...

Ghana first to approve ‘world-changer’ malaria vaccine

Ghana is the first country to approve a new malaria vaccine that has been described as a “world-changer” by the scientists who developed it....

Why are more men committing suicide than women in Ghana?

Healthcare experts are stressing a worrying trend stemming from depression. A community psychiatry nurse at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has revealed that nearly 70%...

Rural areas can manage water better with a little assistance from gov’t

Network of Community Water Services (NETCOWAS), has criticised the abysmal management of water utilities in small towns by government institutions. Director of Operations for NETCOWAS,...

Nurses and Midwives Association appeals for better conditions of service

General Secretary for Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), David Tenkorang has appealed for better conditions of service for members. He indicated that, nurses...

Health Ministry sets records straight on UK red list [Listen]

JoyNews/AdomNews · MOH ON RED LIST The Ministry of Health has reacted to the red listing of Ghana in relation to the recruitment of health...

Bliss GVS pharma, Ghana donates anti-malaria drugs to Ho Teaching Hospital

A pharmaceutical company in Ghana, Bliss GVS Pharma has donated anti-malaria and other essential medicines to the Ho Teaching Hospital worth 100,000 Ghana Cedis....

UK red list Ghana, Nigeria for health workers’ recruitment

Ghana is now among the list of 54 countries that should not be actively targeted for recruitment by health and social care employers in...

5 amazing benefits of coconut malai for the skin

Coconut malai is a rich and creamy substance that is extracted from a mature coconut. Coconut malai, the luscious cream extracted from mature coconuts, is...

Zimbabwe to criminalise foreign recruitment of medics

Zimbabwe plans to enact a law criminalising the recruitment of its health personnel by other countries, Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has said. Mr Chiwenga, who...

5 best foods to eat after sex

Sex can leave you feeling exhausted, but extremely satisfied. Average of 60-100 calories are burnt during and this depends solely on how active your partner...

Low-income people have heightened heart attack death risk in 6 world health systems – Study

Despite vastly different healthcare systems, low-income patients across six different countries have mortality rates 10 to 20 per cent greater than their high-income peers,...

For women: Here’s why you should eat pawpaw during menstruation

While some foods should be avoided in order to have a less painful menstrual cycle, some foods are also healthy for your period. According to...

What to do when someone has a seizure

Witnessing someone with epilepsy having a seizure can be truly frightening. But most seizures aren't an emergency. They stop on their own with no...

6,700 Ghanaians die each year from tobacco use

An assessment conducted by the Ministry of Health, the Food and Drug Authority (FDA), the Secretariat of the World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention...

5 reasons why you’d be lucky to date a woman with a higher sex drive

While it often feels like women have lower sex drive than men, there are women who actually have their libido on par, or may...

Suicide now a mental health issue

Parliament has amended sections of the Criminal Offenses Act of 1960, which criminalised attempted suicide. Following the amendment which took place on Tuesday, any person...

Vaginal flatulence: Here’s why women experience this, remedies

Vaginal flatulence is a normal occurrence and is not a cause for concern. However, if it causes discomfort or embarrassment, then a remedy is...

Hypersexuality? Here’s how to overcome sex addiction

Having sex is a good thing. But when your libido goes into overdrive and having sex becomes an obsession, then help is needed. Sexually expressive...

Sniffing body odour is tested as an anxiety therapy

Sniffing other people’s body odour might be useful in therapy for social anxiety, say Swedish researchers who have started tests with volunteers. Scientists have...

How ginger increases virility in men

Popular plant ginger is used for its many health advantages. While ginger is frequently used to treat nausea and inflammation, research has shown that...

Coconut husk: 3 healthy benefits of this commodity

Coconuts have slowly become a very hot and versatile food commodity. Coconuts are highly nutritious, rich in fibre, and packed with essential vitamins and minerals....

KATH begins home delivery of drugs

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) has started home delivery of drugs to chronic but stable patients. The Chief Executive Officer, Professor Otchere Addai-Mensah, said...

Woman, 38, appeals for support to undergo kidney transplant [Listen]

A 38-year-old Priscilla Parry has made a passionate appeal to Ghanaians for financial support to aid her kidney treatment. The young woman, whose two kidneys...

‘Chewing gum improves academic performance’

This article seems funny though but I am tempted to do this write-up due to the many female students I have seen who are...

FDA issues alert on two eyedrops

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against the use of two eyedrop products Ezricare Artificial Tears and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial...

Liposuction overtakes breast augmentation as most popular cosmetic surgery

Liposuction has overtaken breast augmentation as the world's most popular form of cosmetic surgery amid growing concern about the implants' links to cancer, according to newly...

Exodus for greener pastures: 100 nurses leave Pantang Hospital

Nearly 150 experienced nurses and other health professionals from the Pantang Hospital have left the shores of the country in search of greener pastures...

6-packs come with a risk of depression

I chanced on this important study in the men’s health article in the Times of India (2018) and I want to share it with...

Top Nigerian politician, wife found guilty of organ-trafficking in UK

A senior wealthy Nigerian politician, his wife and a medical "middleman" have been found guilty of an organ-trafficking plot, after they brought a 21-year-old...