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Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital’s medical lab needs a facelift – Concerned…

Some concerned relatives of patients who visit the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital for healthcare say laboratories that run medical tests at the facility need...

Manhyia Hospital: Management appeals to govt to expand congested maternity ward

The Manhyia Government Hospital in the Ashanti Region has urged the government to promptly refurbish the maternity ward. According to the hospital's management, the...

Ignore nursing recruitment notice – Ministry of Health urges public

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has cautioned the general public to ignore a viral notice on the alleged recruitment of nurses. The Ministry has...

Bawumia to launch Ghana Card number at birth on Thursday 

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, will on Thursday March 14, 2024 launch the Ghana card number at birth initiative. The policy, which would be launched...

Asenso-Boakye donates GH¢100k to support ‘Heal Komfo Anokye Project’

The Member of Parliament for Bantama, Francis Asenso-Boakye on Monday, March 11, 2024, donated an amount of GH¢100,000 towards the “Heal Komfo Anokye” initiative. The...

7 things you should never say to a pregnant woman

Pregnancy, with all its glow and glory, is also a minefield of sensitive topics and well-intentioned but often misplaced comments. Things you should never say...

Danger looms as lack of space compromises quality health care at KATH

Lack of adequate space is compromising the quality of healthcare at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. According to the facility, data...

6 toxic dating habits that keep amazing women single

Many single women want to find love and have a strong desire to share their lives with someone. You may wonder why you keep...

5 small ways men wish they could be loved every single day

So, you have found your guy and are now wondering about all the small ways men wish they could be loved so you can...

5 steps to actually moving on after your soul-crushing breakup

Moving on after a breakup is one of the most emotionally challenging things anyone can go through. It’s easy for people to say, “You’re better...

End Point Homeopathic Clinic denies involvement in promoting slimming products

Dr. Adu Boateng, licensed homeopath and CEO of End Point Homeopathic Clinic, has denied any involvement with a circulating deep fake video and fake...

60% Ga Mashie residents have hypertension, diabetes

A study on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) conducted at Ga Mashie in Accra has revealed that six out of 10 residents in that area had...

KATH makes breakthrough in stroke treatment

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi has launched thrombolysis service, a medical procedure that restores paralysed stroke patients to normalcy.The introduction of...

Outgoing deputy Health Minister commissions 3 CHPS compound in Oti

The outgoing deputy Minister of Health, Mahama Asei Seini has handed over three completed and fully equipped Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds...

Teenage pregnancy: 15% of Ghana’s female adolescents aged 15-19 have ever been pregnant

About 15.2% of female adolescents in Ghana aged 15-19 have ever been pregnant, underscoring the prevalence of teenage motherhood. The prevalence within the age range...

Okoe-Boye pushes for removal of taxes on dialysis consumables

Health Minister designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye is advocating for the elimination of taxes on dialysis consumables to alleviate the financial burden on renal patients. This...

Okoe-Boye justifies demolition of La General Hospital; says it was a death-trap

The Minister-designate for the Ministry of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has defended the government’s decision to demolish the La General Hospital. He branded it a...

Here are 5 amazing health benefits of tiger nuts you didn’t know about

Let's talk tiger nuts, although they're not nuts at all! These wonderful nuts have been hiding under the radar, but it's time they take...

I was raped in high school by someone I trusted

Nine years ago, my life changed. I became a part of the statistic that one in nine girls is raped or sexually assaulted before they turn...

How long it scientifically takes to get over a broken heart, according to research

It happens to all of us. A relationship ends in heartbreak and the world stops and kicks us off. Or so it feels. The...

If you keep up these 21 habits, you’ll never be stressed

All self-care practices are not created equally. Some self-care practices (deep breathing, reading, nutritionally dense meals) you can indulge to your heart’s content, whereas...

10 small signs you’re not taking good care of yourself

Taking care of yourself is one of the best things you can do for your health and happiness. And, I’m not just talking physically....

MTN Ghana Foundation to expand Accident and Emergency block at Ho Teaching Hospital

As part of its efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure in Ghana, Selorm Adadevoh, the CEO of MTN Ghana, has unveiled plans of the MTN...

La General hospital was a death trap – Dr Okoe-Boye

Health Minister-designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, has reiterated a justification for the demolition of the La General Hospital. Appearing before Parliament's Appointment Committee for vetting on...

Covid-19 affected language development, anxiety disorders in children – Mental health expert 

Mental health conditions such as anxiety and mood-related disorders increased dramatically during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to an Adolescent Psychiatrist of the...

#GhanaAt67: John Dumelo’s inspiring message on Independence Day

Ghanaian actor and entrepreneur John Dumelo shared an inspiring message on Ghana's 67th Independence Day, emphasizing the importance of agriculture and collective unity in...

Pharmacy Council to go after illegal service providers

The Pharmacy Council says it will adopt stringent mechanisms to deal with illegal pharmacy service providers and practitioners to help uphold the acceptable pharmaceutical...

3 important steps to help you thrive in your 20s

Your 20s are an exciting, transformative time in your life. In this decade, you have plenty of opportunities to explore your newfound independence, take...

If I still fight with you, it means I still care

How do you keep a relationship going? It’s the million-dollar question we all ask ourselves. Is it communication? Trust? Timing? Or a combination of...

Every woman is a strong woman

Have you ever been called a “strong woman” before? Do you admire “strong women” in your life? Or have you referred to someone else...

German patient vaccinated against Covid 217 times

A 62-year-old man from Germany has, against medical advice, been vaccinated 217 times against Covid, doctors report. The bizarre case is documented in The Lancet...

Tema Metro recorded 783 new HIV infections in 2023

The Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate (TMHD) recorded 783 new Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections in 2023, an increase from the 603 recorded in 2022....

5 signs she’s about to leave you

In the world of relationships, not everything is always as clear as we'd like it to be. Sometimes, the signs that trouble is on...

Hornier than usual? What you need to know about your libido

Hornier than usual? How fun! Yes, that says FUN not “concerning.” “It’s completely normal for your libido to fluctuate and for there to be...

Volta GMA recognizes excellence: Dr Momodu Cham, Hilarious Abiwu, and others honoured

In a celebration of innovation and outstanding contributions to the medical field, the Volta Regional Branch of the Ghana Medical Association at its Annual...

Parental leave will address gender gap – Sosu

A National Democratic Congress Member of Parliament for Madina, Francis-Xavier Sosu, says parental leave, ranging from seven days to four weeks for fathers to...

Patients share wards with corpses at Sissala East Municipal Hospital

The Sissala East Municipal Director of Health Services in the Upper West region, Clifford Veng, has expressed worry over the lack of a mortuary...

Farida writes: Navigating the depths of PTSD: A personal journey towards healing

Reflecting on my journey through Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), I've come to recognize the profound impact that lighthearted memes and casual jokes about mental...

Bonwire Kente weavers call for establishment of local thread factory for sustainability

Weavers of traditional Kente cloth at Bonwire in the Ashanti region are prevailing on the government to provide them with a dedicated working space and...

CHAG calls for scaling up, adoption, nationalization, of SafeCare quality improvement programme in Ghana

The Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) is calling for the institutionalization and nationalization of the SafeCare quality improvement programme in Ghana’s health delivery...