Health

Govt releases GH¢50 million to NHIS

The government has released an amount of GH¢50 million to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Nsawam-Adoayiri Member of Parliament (MP), Frank Annoh-Dompreh, has...

Remove luxury tax component on sanitary pads – Govt told

The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Network, – a civil society organisation in the Upper East Region, has urged the government to...

Subsidise sanitary pads to make them affordable

The Upper West Regional Coordinator of Global Communities, Martin Sumbo, has appealed to the government to subsidise or remove taxes on sanitary pads to...

North Korea fight COVID-19 with tea and salt water

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared in a face mask to order nationwide lockdownsGoogle search engine North Korea is grappling with the spread...

Did you know some men find it hard to ejaculate? Here’s why that happens

Although the biggest complaint is premature ejaculation, some men also suffer delayed ejaculation. You’re probably thinking: ‘delayed ejaculation? What is that about? Don’t women want...

WHO sees no reason for alarm over monkeypox

In view of the unusual spread of monkeypox, the World Health Organization (WHO) is urging various measures but sees no reason for alarm. “It is...

Nurses and Midwives union presents oxygen cylinder carriers to Peki Gov’t Hospital

The district leadership of the Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) in South Dayi and the Volta Regional leadership, has repaired and...

What you need to know about the Monkeypox disease

Monkeypox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, occurs very infrequently and in very scattered locations in parts of Africa.There are two clades (or...

9 things you should do to avoid stroke

Statistics from the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicate that annually, 15 million people worldwide suffer from stroke. Stroke is a disease that affects the arteries leading...

Tafo Hospital reacts to claims student nurse turned into crocodile to swallow colleague

The Tafo Government Hospital in Kumasi, Ashanti Region, has denied claims that a student nurse turned into a crocodile at the facility. It follows rumours...

5 alternatives for women who hate wearing bras

Before puberty hit girls, they were free to play roughly with boys, but once they developed breasts, they had to be more careful and...

No monkeypox detected in Western Region – Ghana Health Service

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has debunked claims of monkeypox detection in the country. According to the Service, reports of such a condition purported to...

Accra floods: Kaneshie Polyclinic shutdown [Photos+Video]

The Kaneshie Polyclinic in the Okaikoi South District of the Greater Accra region has been shutdown following heavy downpour which started at midnight of...

G-strings: Here are 3 surprising risks of wearing them regularly

People have strong opinions about what style, cut, fabric and more is the best for them, and some strongly believe that no underwear is...

Royalhouse Chapel pays bills of mothers at various hospitals

The Royalhouse Chapel International (Ahenfie) through its Women’s Ministry, ‘Royalladies’ has embarked on a nationwide initiative to discharge women detained at various hospitals over...

Otumfuo pays medical bills of 30 women detained at KATH

It was a moment of joy for the nursing mothers detained at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) for non-payment of bills. The nursing...

Ghana Health Service issues public alert on Lassa Fever outbreak

The Ghana Health Services (GHS) has cautioned all Divisional Directors, Regional Deputy Directors of the Service and public health care facilities of the likelihood...

World facing monkeypox outbreak- WHO cautions

The world is facing "formidable" challenges, including Covid, the war in Ukraine and monkeypox, the head of the World Health Organization has warned. Tedros Adhanom...

80 monkeypox cases confirmed in 12 countries

More than 80 cases of monkeypox have been confirmed in at least 12 countries. The World Health Organization has said another 50 suspected cases...

Monkeypox spreads to two more countries after cases double in UK

Monkeypox has spread to two countries as a global outbreak continues. Germany and Belgium have both confirmed they have detected cases of the smallpox-like disease. The...

Paracetamol, most abused painkiller

Clinical evidence points to the fact that an overdose of paracetamol causes severe liver and kidney damage According to some historical records, paracetamol has been...

Having sexual intercourse while standing can cause stroke – Health experts warn

JoyNews/AdomNews · Standing During Sexual Intercourse Can Lead To Stroke - Health Experts A Physiotherapist with the Korle-Bu Teaching hospital, Hussein Botchway, has cautioned men...

Ashanti Region tops hypertension case in Ghana

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate is worried over the growing prevalence of cases of hypertension recorded in the region. The region topped the Ghana...

Aphrodisiacs are solutions to sexual dysfunction – Doctor

Medical Practitioner and Global Scientist, Dr. Richard Egan, has described aphrodisiacs as chemicals that aid in sexual activities. However, he said there is very little...

Sperm colour: Here’s why your semen colour changes and what it means

Healthy semen is a cloudy white colour with a jelly consistency similar to a raw egg. Slight changes in semen colour, texture, and even...

‘Tallest man’ Awuche commends Health Minister for intervening in his health condition

The 27-year-old, Awuche whose story went viral a year ago has praised the Health Minister for intervening in his deteriorating health. The Minister, Kwaku Agyemang-Manu,...

6 effective home remedies to treat food poisoning

Food poisoning typically occurs when pathogens contaminate food or drinking water. Though uncomfortable, food poisoning is relatively common. Food poisoning is an illness you get...

Food poisoning: What to do to prevent it and how to deal with it

Food is a vital part of life not only because it provides the energy to run body functions and the building blocks to grow...

Buy herbal medicines from prescribed places to enable us go after bad nuts – FDA warns

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned consumers of herbal medicine against purchasing products from hawkers and moving vehicles.The FDA is advocating that...

North Korea announces first death from Covid-19

North Korea has confirmed its first death from Covid-19, with state media adding that tens of thousands more are experiencing fever symptoms. Six people died...

Why these 5 brutal transformations happen to pregnant women

Pregnancy can make it harder for women to recognise yourself in the mirror. Pregnancy can be brutal on women physically and even cause a heavy...

Buried penis: Does weight gain reduce the size of the penis?

The question is, can you see your penis? Recently, a survey from The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience found that the average size of...

NHIA reacts to Minority’s concerns

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), has set records straight on its operations following concerns by the Minority in Parliament that it faces imminent...

Having good sex supports the function of brain chemistry – Doctor

Sex influences brain activity in ways that may impact emotions, sensitivity to pain, and even sleep.Sexual Health Specialist, Dr. Richard Eghan said this during...

WAHO selects 5 firms to manufacture vaccines for ECOWAS countries

The West African Health Organisation (WAHO), an organ of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), is working with five potential vaccine manufacturers...

NHIS collapsing under Akufo-Addo – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has said the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) faces imminent collapse due to the delay on the part of government...

Make Lupus visible in Ghana

"If we are able to get the right diagnosis of SLE or lupus, patients can get better care,” says Dr. Ahmed Habib, Medical Superintendent...

5 things that can weaken your immune system

The immune system is the body's organs and mechanisms that protect the body against infections and toxins. The main components of the immune system are...

It’s too early to predict whether we’ll finish Agenda 111 projects or not – Health Minister

The Health Minister says it is too early to cast doubts on the timelines for the completion of government’s Agenda 111 projects. Kwaku Agyeman Manu...

DR Congo confirms third case of Ebola

Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have identified a third case of Ebola in the city of Mbandaka, the World Health...