Health

Health Minister speaks on Covid-19 deaths

JoyNews/AdomNews · The country needs fixing, but government needs time - Health Minister Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, has revealed that Ghana’s Covid-19 death toll as...

Dumelo donates medical supplies to Polyclinic in Guan District [Photos]

Actor cum politician, John Dumelo, has extended his act of benevolence to the Likpe Bakua Polyclinic in the Guan District of the Volta Region. Mr...

No vaginal discharge: Here’s why your vagina is itchy without discharge

An itchy vagina is not just annoying, it’s also embarrassing. Sometimes, when we feel the vaginal discharge dripping onto the underwear, we know the itch...

Assin Fosu: HIV cases hit 15,000 mark as attention shifts to COVID-19

The Assin Fosu Municipal Health Directorate data shows 15,233 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases with over 9,000 active clients on the Antiretroviral Therapy (ARVT). The...

Do it yourself: 3 smoothies that sweeten the vagina

Ladies, vaginal care is vital to enjoying sex with your partner. Spicing up your sex life is a journey with many rewards, especially during oral...

Covid-19: Ghana’s death toll now 1,404

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has indicated that a total of 1,404 deaths have been recorded since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic in...

These 6 surprising things lower your libido

Everyone wants to have a good sex life and it is their right to feel that way. Unless you practice something that bans the activity...

Unsafe levels of Camphor in street vended fufu and fried rice – KNUST findings

Camphor is used in our homes to ward off insects and keep homes fresh. But do you know that at certain levels of exposure to...

Family chases hospital over ‘missing’ corpse

A family is outraged over the fact that their relative who was at the mortuary of Holy Family Hospital at Nkawkaw is missing from...

These are side effects of eating too many carrots

Carrots are crunchy vegetables that offer various benefits but has side effects that you're probably unaware of. Carrots have a very high nutritional profile, and...

US donates 560,000 vaccines to Ghana

The United States has shipped more than 560,000 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to the West African nation of Ghana, the White House told...

Three home remedies for tooth decay and cavities

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

No mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in Ghana – Govt clarifies

Government says there is no official mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in Ghana. According to the government, although its position with regards to COVID-19 vaccination is...

Harmattan: Here’s how to bath during this season

It's only normal to be lazy to take a bath when there is a steady drop in temperature. Irrespective of the season, bathing is an...

COVID-19: Ghana records 115 cases

Ghana has recorded 115 more cases of the novel COVID -19, shooting up the country’s case count to 156,920 as at last Wednesday. According to...

KATH doctors suspend intended strike action

Members of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association (KADA) have suspended their intended strike action over non-payment of car maintenance allowance and 13th Month Salary...

Ghanaian doctor helps woman to deliver on flight [Photo+Video]

A Ghanaian United States based doctor has earned the admiration of many after he delivered a baby on a United Airlines flight. The doctor,...

KATH doctors to lay down tools

Members of the Komfo Anokye Doctors Association (KADA) have threatened to lay down their tools on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, over their 13th-month unpaid...

How to care for your skin during Harmattan

The harmattan season which occurs between late November until February or early March is characterised by dry and dusty wind. It generally affects our skin...

Patrons and sponsors ask for more as hundreds turn up for Luv/Nhyira FM Fitness Walk [Photos]

This year’s edition of the Luv/Nhyira FM Fitness Walk in Kumasi attracted hundreds of participants, including many people from the corporate world. It is arguably...

Toilet rolls are harmful to your anus- Doctor warns

Nigerian medical personnel, Dr Olufunmilayo, has warned against the use of toilet rolls to cleanup whenever one passes excreta. In a thread shared on his...

COVID-19: UK to start giving Pfizer Covid pill to vulnerable people

The U.K. will start giving Pfizer Inc.’s Covid-19 pill to the most vulnerable people next month, rolling out a treatment that could potentially save...

Wearing G-Strings could be problematic- gynaecologist

A gynecologist, Dr Kennedy Tettey Coffie Brightson, says women could get vaginal infections through the wearing of wrong underpants.According to him, wearing a 'G-string'...

NDAG warns public against fake diabetes medications

The National Diabetes Association-Ghana (NDAG) has raised the alarm over the sale of some diabetes medications online, putting the lives of patients at risk. According...

I am working on a new bill on disability – Sam George

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ningo-Prampram constituency, Samuel Nartey George, has said a new bill on disability is underway to support people with disability...

2 quack doctors arrested

The police, in collaboration with the Medical and Dental Council (MDC), have arrested a 29-year-old man, alleged to be a quack doctor. The suspect...

Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives embark on medical outreaches [Photos]

The Union of Professional Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UPNMG) as part of preparations for their Mega National launch, has organised medical outreaches in some...

Czech singer dies after catching Covid intentionally

A folk singer from the Czech Republic has died after deliberately catching Covid, her son has told the BBC. Hana Horka, 57, was unvaccinated and...

Covid-19: Ghana records 3 more deaths

Ghana has lost three more lives in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Ghana Health Service (GHS). In its latest update, the...

Covid-19: Watch out for 2 most reported symptoms in Omicron patients

Amid rising Omicron cases, health officials have warned against dismissing the new variant as mild. While most patients testing positive for the SARs-COV-2 virus are...

Foods that weaken your Immune system

Your diet has a huge part to play in your overall body function. While a wholesome diet strengthens your immune system, bad foods can weaken...

Simple home remedies that can help whiten your teeth

Every year, many people spend a lot of money on teeth whitening. Everyone wants that radiant smile, and many people try all means to get...

Health Ministry justifies fumigation fee on cement raw material

The Ministry of Health has justified the collection of a fumigation fee on cement raw materials at the country’s Ports of entry. The Chamber of...

What does sperm feel like inside you?

Sperm inside you and the journey getting there is exciting and on a completely different page from foreplay, penetration, and other sexual activities. This is...

Watery sperm? Here are three things that cause this menace

Naturally, semen is a thick, whitish liquid. The male reproductive cell, popularly known as “sperm” is a liquid component present in a man’s body. Though...

COVID-19 booster vaccination starts today

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) will begin the administration of booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines from today Thursday January 20, 2022. The move forms part...

COVID-19: 3 more deaths recorded by GHS

In 24 hours, three more lives have been lost in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the recent data released by the...

COVID-19: MPs, Parliamentary officials to take booster shots before resuming sitting

Members of Parliament and Officers of the Parliamentary Service will in the coming days participate in a Covid-19 booster vaccination exercise. In a letter to...

COVID-19: Pregnant women can now be vaccinated – GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says based on local and international evidence; it is now safe for Covid-19 vaccines to be administered to pregnant...

Five reasons why sleeping naked must be a routine

Sleeping naked has been proven to be essential to maintaining good health. You could be missing out on some serious benefits from sleeping the old...