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Mosquitoes in hospitals a cause for concern – Malaria Elimination Programme

The Case Management Focal Person of the National Malaria Elimination Programme, Dr. Paul Boateng has expressed concern over the presence of mosquitoes in hospital...

‘My fiancé dropped a bombshell weeks before our wedding – now I’m thinking of cancelling’

A bride is torn whether to go ahead with her wedding or not after her fiancé revealed a shocking bombshell weeks before they are due to...

Is masturbation on the rise?

Masturbating is sexual self-pleasing that involves some form of physical stimulation of the genitals. It usually involves fondling, caressing and stroking of the genitals which...

The lies that led to broken trust after 4 years of friendship

I have often thought about suicide. How people decide to finally end their life, especially by jumping off a building. The courage it takes...

People with these 5 tiny personality traits most likely to stay married forever

Most of us want to know what is it that makes a marriage last — that elusive answer to the difference between getting married...

The single most powerful morning habit that will make a huge difference in your life

The first part of your day can have a huge impact on your mood and outlook. It’s important to feel like you’ve started the...

4 reasons your girlfriend doesn’t want to cuddle with you

Talking about cuddling: It’s cozy, it’s intimate, and let's be honest, it feels pretty great. But what if your girlfriend isn't into it? Before you...

These are 4 things that usually happen when you forgive a cheater

So, your partner cheated, and you've decided to forgive them. It's a tough call, a path filled with uncertainty and complex emotions. Forgiving a cheater...

60 minutes exercise daily can reduce risk of overweight, obesity in children

Dr Seyram Kaali, A Clinical Research Fellow at the Kintampo Health Research Centre, says children must be involved in a physical activity for at...

NHIS chases health facilities over illegal charges

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) has threatened to suspend some accredited health facilities charging illegal fees. The NHIS in a statement said they have...

Many women opting for C-section worrying — GHS

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has described as quite high the number of women opting for caesarean sections (CS) in the country as against...

Health workers demand 8 month pension arrears  

The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and the Health Services Workers Union have petitioned the National Pension Regulatory Authority to release their...

‘I wore white to my sister’s wedding – now she’s refusing to speak to me’

A woman has revealed how wearing white on her sister’s wedding day has caused a family feud between the two. After sharing her sartorial sorrow, she...

‘Sick Hospitals’: The only working defibrillator at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital is faulty

Finding a working defibrillator at the Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital in the Western Region is akin to the 9th wonder of the world. It is...

‘My sister-in-law demanded her child be baptised during our wedding’

A woman has told social media users how her husband's sister has not forgiven her for two years because she refused to allow her...

Remove cattle within seven days – Wenchi Traditional Council issues ultimatum to herdsmen

The Wenchi Traditional Council in the Bono region has issued a seven-day ultimatum to herdsmen in its jurisdiction, demanding the immediate removal of their...

Here are 3 signs your 4-year relationship won’t lead to marriage

Deciding when to get married can be a delicate balance. Rushing into it isn't advisable, yet waiting too long might indicate underlying issues in the...

Namibia’s President Hage Geingob going to US for cancer treatment

Namibia's President Hage Geingob, 82, is flying to the US to receive "specialised" medical treatment for cancer, his office has said. It comes less than...

Korle-Bu to hold mass burial for all unclaimed, unidentified bodies

The authorities of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital have announced their intention to conduct a mass burial for all unknown, unclaimed, and unidentified bodies....

How Maurice Ampaw found love again in Ashanti Region

Legal practitioner Maurice Ampaw has revealed how he met his second wife after the passing of his first wife in the Ashanti Region. Speaking in...

Processed foods, sugary foods, alcohol major causes of dietary obesity – Dietician

Registered dietician, Emmanuella Yayra Saku, says the intake of processed foods, sugary drinks, large portions and alcoholic beverages are the major reasons for dietary...

Doctor lists 5 reasons why people get obese

Specialist in Clinical Biochemistry, Dr. Yaw Osafo, has named some five causatives of obesity in people. Speaking on the Joy Super Morning Show, he stated...

I sent a risky text to the family WhatsApp group by mistake

I wasn’t a fan of the family WhatsApp group. I had been added several times but I managed to exit without anyone noticing. When...

How to manage anxiety and depression during pregnancy

If you're facing these challenges, know you're not alone and there are ways to help yourself. Pregnancy can be a time of joy, but for...

You can get any girl’s number with these 7 tips

This guide is all about real conversations, no tricks. Let's have a real chat about something that might have you breaking a sweat –...

Father struggles to pay hospital bill of deceased daughter

The father of a three-month-old baby, Nsoroma, who needed help for the removal of a lump on her back which she was born with,...

The singlehood series: My best friend’s boyfriend accused me of flirting with him after I rejected him

Darlene and I had been friends since high school. She was like a sister to me since we had gone through so much. We...

The tiny emotional quality all the best wives have

"Don't do everything for him, you'll regret it later." This was the sage marriage advice I received from my mother-in-law quite a few years ago....

Loved him so much that I stayed when I should have left so I ended up in…

Nobody likes being taken for granted, especially by people they love. Usually, most people walk away when they feel like someone isn’t valuing them....

Prof. Frimpong-Boateng reacts to multiple deaths from heart diseases prediction

Ghanaian physician and cardiothoracic surgeon, Professor Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng has rejected reports viral claims of predicting the possibility of several people dying from heart diseases. The former Minister...

Hope for Ghanaians with life-threatening non-typhoidal diseases as KNUST scientists begin clinical trial of vaccine

Ghanaians battling with life-threatening Non-Typhoidal diseases can rest easier as scientists from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) have commenced a...

This is why you lost him

There's a reason you lost him. If the train doesn't stop, it is not your train. You might think he was in your life to...

How to come to terms with the shame of getting older as a woman & find the beauty and joy

With over a dozen anti-aging creams and serums on my bathroom shelf, I’ve been marching in unison with a societal obsession to halt the aging...

Obesity saga: Only 10% of Ghanaians exercise and eat healthily-research

The recent Ghana Statistical Service survey which suggests 50 percent of Ghanaians are overweight or obese have taken many by surprise. But what could be...

The court won’t enforce a contract that promotes sexual immorality – Amorkor Armah

Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) Law School, Gertrude Amorkor Armah, says the court will not lend its power to enforce...

Half Ghanaian women overweight

Half of females in Ghana, aged between 20 and 49, are either obese or overweight, the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report...

Eugene Arhin registers over 3,000 people on NHIS at Awutu Senya West

Over 3,000 rsidents at Awutu Ayensuako, Adawukwa, Mayenda in the Awutu Senya West District have heaved a sign of relief after the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate, Eugene Arhin, paid for the renewal and registration on the National Health insurance Scheme (NHIS).

He appeared as her knight in shining armour but the truth of what really happened was more sinister 

Every time I go on a date, I always find myself thinking about Jeanette and how she met her ex-husband, Patrick. During their early...

Eliminating malaria requires high political will – Dr Kuma-Aboagye

Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye has emphasized that eliminating malaria requires high political will and commitment. He pointed out that, other...

Ladies, ignore these 4 questions if you’re looking for a serious relationship

Looking for the perfect partner for a serious, long-term relationship that might lead to marriage can be pretty tough. It's important to be careful and...