Health

Pull out (Withdrawal)? Here’s how to do it correctly

The pull-out method, also known as the withdrawal method, is a way to prevent pregnancy. Although not reliable, it’s a better option than taking no...

Dear men, here’s why you should trim your genitals rather than shaving

A wrong method of hair management can introduce infections to the penis and scrotum. Proper hygiene is important in maintaining genital health, and this includes...

Japan finds black particles in Moderna vaccine

Japan has put a batch of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine on hold after a foreign substance was found in a vial. A pharmacist saw several black...

Akufo-Addo fulfills pledge to fund surgery of conjoined twins

President Nana Akufo-Addo has fulfilled his pledge to fund the surgery to separate the twins conjoined at the head. This follows a campaign by JoyNews, led...

What you need to know going for your 2nd dose of AstraZeneca

Ghana today, August 31, 2021, resumed the vaccination of its population with AstraZeneca vaccines, which were first shipped into the country under the COVAX...

Nigeria: 5 die, 150 in hospital due to outbreak of diarrhoea, vomiting

The Chairman of Gwoza Local Government Area in Borno, Prof Ibrahim Bukar, has announced that about 35 people have died with 150 others hospitalised following...

Germany to give Ghana 1.5 million AstraZeneca vaccines

The government will receive 1.5 million vaccines out of the 70 million doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines granted to Africa by the German...

Ashanti Region receives 70,300 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

The Ashanti Region will be administering 70,300 doses of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine effective September 1, 2021. The region has a backlog of about 1,000...

Here are ways to naturally enlarge the male organ

Many men are insecure about the size of their penis but fear not, there are ways you can enlarge your penis, naturally. Not all men...

7 surprising health benefits of walking after dinner

Walking after dinner increases the time gap between bedtime and dinner, which is extremely essential. We all are extremely busy in our daily lives and...

Check out where to get 2nd dose of AstraZeneca vaccine from Aug 31 to Sept. 4

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) will from Tuesday, August 31, begin the administration of the second dose of AstraZeneca vaccines to persons 18 years...

COVID-19: Ghana’s death toll hits over 1,000

Ghana's confirmed COVID-19 deaths have passed one thousand, with active cases in all 16 regions. Data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) COVID-19 update page...

COVID-19: Ghana to produce vaccines in 2 years

The Committee set up by President Nana Akufo-Addo to look into the possibility of Ghana producing her own COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccines has...

GHS to begin administering AstraZeneca vaccine from Tuesday

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to administer AstraZeneca Vaccines from Tuesday, August 31. This was revealed by the Programme Manager, Expanded Programme on...

7 common things that shouldn’t be found in your bedroom

Do not turn your bedroom into a place where other activities are carried out which is quite unhealthy. Due to the ever-busy schedule of humans,...

Latest photos of veteran actor ‘Kohwe’ fill Ghanaians’ eyes with tears

Some Ghanaians have been drowned in tears over the latest photos of veteran Ghanaian actor and comedian, Kofi Laing, aka Kohwe. The actor has been spotted...

Western-North newest Region to catch bird flu

A case of bird flu outbreak has been detected in the Western North Region, making it the newest Region to be affected by the...

2 great reasons never to steam your v*gina

Steaming the vagina actually does a lot more harm than good! Check out two reasons why... It's not uncommon to see ladies 'steam the vagina'...

Man sustains burns after applying own pimple cream on sale [Photos]

A young man has sustained burns on his face after applying pimple cream he was selling at Gomoa Budumburam in the Central Region. Information gathered...

Doctors warn against #cratechallenge taking over social media

The #milkcratechallenge is taking social media by storm. Videos of people hitting the pavement or grass after falling from stacked milk crates as they try...

Drinking red wine can help lower blood pressure, study says

Three glasses of red wine a week can help lower blood pressure, a study has found. A higher intake of foods rich in flavonoids –...

Africans lack basic means to prevent Covid-19 transmission – Study

Millions of Africans are at risk of contracting Covid-19 due to a lack of the most basic public health tools to protect themselves, including...

Here are easy ways to lighten your v*gina skin after shaving

Grooming is an essential part of most of our beauty regimes. Of all the parts of our body, looking after our private areas always falls...

Here’s how to re-balance your v*gina’s pH levels

Medically, pH is a measurement of how acidic or alkaline (basic) a substance is. The scale runs from 0 to 14. A pH of...

3 quick ways to get rid of armpit lumps

Armpit lumps/bumps appear as a result of 'incorrect shaving' or reaction to some tools but these home remedies work best to tackle them fast Lumps/bumps...

Mum and newborn released from hospital detention after Corruption Watch exposé

A Corruption Watch (CW) investigation has led to the release of a new mum and her newborn baby from hospital detention and a refund...

Everybody should know how to make this concoction rice

The great thing about this dish is that the main ingredients are rice, palm oil and salt. Every other thing is optional. Ingredients: 2 cups of parboiled...

Struggling to put on weight? Here are 5 ways you can add weight naturally

If you want to gain weight, it’s very important to do it right. Here are five ways you can add weight naturally and most...

Covid-19 deaths: 6 bodies buried at Awodome cemetery

Environmental Health Officials in the Greater Accra Region have buried six Covid-19 infected bodies at the Awodome cemetery. Although the officials planned for eight bodies,...

Nursing trainees chase govt for allowance

Student nurses at the Bolgatanga Nursing Training College (BNTC) in the Upper East Region, say their allowances are in four months’ arrears. The students acknowledged...

COVID-19: AstraZeneca 2nd jab begins next week

The administration of the second shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to the about 400,000 people awaiting their second jab will start by Friday,...

S3x after birth: Here’s why it doesn’t feel the same and what to do about it

Women tend to assume that after their bodies have bounced back from childbirth, their sex lives should do the same. Unfortunately, this doesn't happen. A...

Simulation exercise ahead of surgery for conjoined twins [Photos]

Ahead of surgery to be performed on the conjoined twins connected at the head, a team of nurses have embarked on simulation exercise at...

Hunters catch grasscutters at abandoned Fomena Hospital project site [Audio]

JoyNews/AdomNews · Hunters catch nine grasscutters in abandoned Fomena hospital project Hunters at Fomena in the Adansi North District in the Ashanti Region have reportedly...

Ghana Health Service to begin mass drug administration for onchocerciasis

The Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Programme of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) will from Monday, August 23 begin a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) for...

Agenda 111 project – Dr Nsiah-Asare reveals source of funding

JoyNews/AdomNews · Government to fund Agenda 111 project - Dr Nsiah-Asare Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr Anthony Nsiah-Asare, has said that the Agenda 111 hospitals...

Losing hair? Eat these 6 foods to prevent hair fall

Every one of us has had nightmares of hair fall but we often tend to forget that hair fall or hair growth is strongly...

English language speakers have a higher tendency of spreading Covid-19 – Study

The spread of Covid-19 has largely been associated with coughing and sneezing. Consequently, many studies into the oral spread of Covid-19 have resulted in...

Ridge Hospital clears air on funds for separation of Siamese twins

The Medical Director of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), Dr Emmanuel Srofenyo, has cleared the air on funds for the separation of...

Covid-19: Ghana takes delivery of more AstraZeneca vaccines

The Government of Ghana has taken delivery of extra 249,600 doses of the AstraZeneca covid-19 vaccines through the COVAX facility. The double-schedule vaccines were donated...