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GSS raises concern over locations of Agenda 111 hospitals

The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has expressed reservations about the government's Agenda 111 initiative, citing concerns about the locations and accessibility of healthcare facilities...

50.2 % of Ghanaian women aged 15 to 49 are either overweight or obese – Report

The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey report has revealed that the number of women who are overweight is more than twice that of...

Fertility rate declines to 3.9 children in 2022 – GSS

A study report published by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed a decline in the fertility rate from 6.4 children per woman in 1988...

Vaccine shortage: Govt must not fail to honor financing obligation under Gavi vaccine initiative

Ghana’s vaccination and immunization against the six childhood killer diseases could face a major setback this year if the government fails to meet its...

Univ of Ghana Medical Centre conducts first ever Nanox Arc X-ray Tomography scan

The University of Ghana Medical Centre has successfully performed its first human scan using the Nanox Arc Xray Tomography Scan machine, making it the...

Govt has credited ₵4 million debt payment to our account – Korle Bu CEO

Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah says government has disbursed money meant to settle the hospital’s GH¢4...

12 tiny signs you’re suffering from extreme burnout

Are you experiencing signs of burnout, or just feel like you're not doing as well as you should? The world has been a heavy and...

The common way husbands coerce wives into sex, without even realizing it

I have a client whose marriage is struggling. Her husband works too hard, has attention issues and doesn’t prioritize her. For years, she has...

National malaria elimination plan launched

A Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan has been launched in Accra, aimed at achieving zero malaria incidence across the country by 2028. The document was launched...

Catherine, Princess of Wales, in hospital after abdominal surgery

The Princess of Wales is to stay in hospital for up to two weeks after undergoing abdominal surgery. Kensington Palace said the procedure was planned...

Gomoa Dominase residents demand dismissal of Potsin Polyclinic staff over alleged medical negligence

Some residents of Dominase in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region took to the streets to demonstrate over what they say is...

12 tiny signs you’re suffering from extreme burnout

Are you experiencing signs of burnout, or just feel like you're not doing as well as you should? The world has been a heavy and...

5 uncomfortable signs the man you love doesn’t love you back

Whether you are the friend trying to help another friend discover here she stands in her relationship or you're the one searching for answers in...

The common way husbands coerce wives into sex, without even realizing it

I have a client whose marriage is struggling. Her husband works too hard, has attention issues and doesn’t prioritize her. For years, she has been...

Why are you single? Some millennials give answers

Discussions surrounding relationships persist as an enduring topic on social media, capturing the diverse narratives of individuals embarking on the journey of love. Amid the...

Framework on organ transplant, donation in the offing

A comprehensive framework to regulate organ transplant and donation in the country is currently undergoing the necessary processes for passage into law. It is a...

10 tiny signs your partner is a major guilt-tripper

Guilt-tripping in relationships is quite common. In certain cultures and religious settings, it's used to get people to behave a certain way. Trying to make...

The 5 stages of love, and why your relationship may not make it past stage 3

Here's to ditching the rose-coloured glasses for a grounded and more realistic look at the evolution of love. Love—a word easily tossed around like football...

Five things you can do to feel happy right now

Nothing sparks joy more than credit alerts, but in the absence of credit alerts, what can you do to spark joy? Things can be really...

10 common habits ruining your teeth health

Habits such as nail biting and thumb sucking can significantly compromise your overall dental health. Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being, yet...

Popular relationship coach remarries first husband after two other marriages end in divorce

Relationship coach, Amara Nwosu remarries her first husband after two other failed marriages. Amara Nwosu had married U.S based Nigerian businessman, Francis Van Lare a.k.a...

A random midnight call exposed my boyfriend’s lies

I used to think my worst fear was getting dumped until the day a woman I barely knew called me to reveal who my...

Why I’ll never get married even though I’ve found my life partner

One time in the car coming back from yet another wedding, my partner, Keith and I started talking about what our own would be...

Exclusive breastfeeding helps to flatten tummy – Health official

The Eastern Regional Deputy Director of Public Health of the Ghana Health Service, Dr John Otoo, has emphasised the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding for...

Cape Verde breaks free from malaria

World Health Organization (WHO) has declared sub-Saharan African nation, Cape Verde malaria-free for the first time in 50 years. The Organization says it has not...

When he makes you tiptoe around a mansion

I promised myself never to go on a date that I have met online, especially on Facebook. If I get to that point, I...

The changing face of Ghana’s tea landscape as ‘Koko’, other substitutes become expensive

Ghanaians are renowned for our love of eggs, often finding creative ways to incorporate them into our meals. Fufu and eggs have gradually become...

Beginning the year right series: Steps for a healthy lifestyle in 2024

A doctor at the Royal Natural Clinic, Dr. Clement Dapaalong, has urged Ghanaians to prioritize their health in 2024. In an interview on Asempa FM...

Expectant mothers facing complications over poor, bumpy Oforikrom roads

Pregnant women face delicate health risks worsened by plying deplorable roads in the Oforikrom municipality of the Ashanti Region. The bumpy, dusty and pothole-induced...

Zambia’s cholera outbreak: President urges people to move from towns to villages

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has urged people to relocate from towns to villages following the deaths of about 300 people in a cholera outbreak. Poor...

Three MTF Students Steal the Spotlight at Graduation Ceremony

Of the 20 graduates that celebrated their graduation ceremony from the MultiChoice Talent Factory, West Africa Academy, four students stood out for their brilliance...

9 tiny habits that will make you more ambitious than 98% of people

Read this if you want to stay energized over the long term. When you ask most people who accomplished incredible things what made the...

How I healed my broken heart in 20 minutes, no chocolate required

I got dumped in the most epic way. He called on a Tuesday at 3 PM to say he'd met someone he was...

How to heal your weary, broken heart

One of the hardest things you will ever experience in life is a broken heart. You start a new relationship with so much hope...

Michelle Obama on realities of 31-year marriage to Barack: ‘We’ve made a lot of mistakes’

Michelle Obama got real about the challenges of her marriage to former U.S. President Barack Obama with podcaster Jay Shetty. In an hourlong video posted to YouTube...

Over half a million Ghanaians are divorced, 400k separated – 2021 PHC

An analysis of data derived from Ghana's 2021 Population and Housing Census (PHC) indicates that a significant 553,065 individuals have undergone divorce, while another...

When you become his permanent side chick

Bella was the kind of girl who got the guy. She didn’t have to try so hard to get people to like her since...

How to find your perfect soulmate in 2024

As the clock ticks towards midnight and the year comes to an end, the feeling of renewal and the promise of what's to come...

4 things you shouldn’t do when your ex moves on

Breaking up is never easy, and discovering that your ex has moved on can be an emotionally challenging experience. While it's natural to feel a...

4 relationship mistakes you shouldn’t repeat in 2024

Committing mistakes and repeating them one after the other can threaten the relationship, let go of them in the previous year and start with...