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Korle-Bu can’t be blamed for new dialysis fees – MP

The Chairman of the Health Committee of Parliament and Member of Parliament for Effiduase Asokore, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie has said management of the...

5 lies every girl has told her boyfriend before

Sometimes, women may resort to telling small white lies to their boyfriends in an attempt to avoid unnecessary arguments or conflicts. These lies may seem...

Dialysis crisis: 15-year-old patient who appealed for govt support passes on

A 15-year-old renal patient on dialysis at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, who appealed for support in an interview with JoyNews, has died. The mother...

Why you lose interest in people who have the most interest in you

You recently started dating your dream guy. He’s hot, and he’s got a great smile and a fantastic personality. He likes the same stuff you...

Pursue wellness rather than curing illness – Doctor

Nephrologist, Dr. Elliot Tenkorang Annor has urged Ghanaians to actively seek wellness rather than wait to be ill before visiting a health center. According to...

Teacher mortified after student secretly takes photo of her in bikini and shares it at school

After spending their weekdays caring for and educating other people's children, teachers just want time to give that same love and attention to their...

Renal dialysis must be included in NHIS benefits package – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to expand its benefits package to cover critical illnesses, including kidney...

Ghana Kidney Association to engage stakeholders to make dialysis affordable

The Ghana Kidney Association (GKA) has pledged to engage relevant stakeholders to make dialysis accessible and affordable to all and sundry. In a statement issued...

Over 90% of Ghanaian kidney failure patients not on dialysis

Over 90% of Ghanaian kidney failure patients who desperately need dialysis are being denied access to this life-saving treatment. This is according to a yet...

I broke it off with him now I miss him

So it happens. You finally do it after analysing your decision for days or weeks. You thought about all the reasons why the relationship wasn’t...

3 things you shouldn’t do for a woman you are not married to

Love is an irrational feeling. We never know what crazy things we are capable of till we fall in love.  While it’s essential to show...

3 biggest deal breakers your relationship may not recover from

You have the power to move on from a ‘love’ relationship that constantly breaks you. Everyone may have different deal breakers in their relationship,...

When women don’t wash their bras often, these 5 things happen

Most women love to re-wear their bras and wash their clothes more often than their bras. A bra or brassiere is closer to the body...

A race against time: Unveiling Ghana’s kidney crisis

In the heart of Ghana, where vibrant culture meets the undeniable pulse of life, a silent crisis has been unfolding. Behind the colourful fabrics,...

We don’t have resources to cover dialysis treatment – NHIA

Director of Corporate Affairs at the National Health Insurance Agency (NHIA), Oswald Mensah, says while the NHIA has received numerous requests to add several...

NHIS should cover dialysis cost – Oppong Nkrumah

Minister of Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, has raised concerns about the high cost of kidney dialysis in the country. Speaking in an interview on Adom TV's...

Enforce regulations on mercury use – Researcher urges govt

It has emerged that 81 tonnes (81,000 kilogrammes) of mercury is released into the local system annually, out of which 80 percent is used...

Chief builds GHȼ7m NICU complex for Eastern Regional Hospital

A multipurpose Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) complex to help save newborns and reduce maternal deaths at the Eastern Regional Hospital has been commissioned...

Dialysis crisis: 14 died at Korle Bu over supply shortage between May and September – Patients

The Renal Patients Association of Ghana, comprised of individuals with kidney conditions, has disclosed that fourteen of its members passed away between May and...

Adom TV’s Anokyewaaba Adwoa Serwaa bags ambassadorial deal with KISMA Grooming and SPA

Renowned anchor at Adom TV, Anokyewaaba Adwoa Serwaa, has taken on a new role as the Brand Ambassador for KISMA Grooming and SPA. This marks...

What nobody tells you about being a mother

Motherhood, as fulfilling as it is comes with fears we didn’t have before. While many people share the joys of motherhood, certain aspects often go...

‘Separation Marriage’: Married couple have never lived in the same home

Japanese couple Hiromi and Hidekazu Takeda have been married for many years and even have a child together, but they live an hour apart...

Man reports first date to police after she refuses to split the bill

Russian police are currently on the lookout for a young girl who reportedly stormed out of a restaurant, leaving her date to foot the...

Mahama calls on govt to remove taxes on dialysis consumables

Former President John Dramani Mahama has called on the government to scrap import charges and taxes on medication and kits for dialysis treatment in...

Agenda 111: 89 hospitals are 52% complete, over 65K person to be employed – Akufo-Addo

President Nana Akufo-Addo has reiterated the commitment of his government to completing the “Agenda 111” Hospital Project, whose sod he cut in August 2021. According...

‘Limited funds’ cause of Manhean polyclinic’s deplorable state – Tema MCE

The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) of Tema Metropolitan Assembly, Yohane Amarh Ashitey, says the limited funds available to his outfit is the reason they...

Two divorces made me terrified of marriage

Recently, I’ve been overcome with baby fever. It’s about time, I guess. I’m almost 38, so if I want to have kids, now is probably...

Why marrying before 30 is basically gambling with your future

I don't mean to shame anyone, nor do I want to blanket-judge married couples. But if you're under 30, married, and reading this while secretly thinking, "Yeah,...

New dialysis charges illegal – Health Ministry to Korle Bu

The Ministry of Health has taken a swipe at the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital for increasing dialysis fees without proper recourse to...

World Heart Day: Korle Bu records over 16,000 heart cases, 21 deaths in 2022

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital’s (KBTH) Cardiothoracic Centre recorded 16,946 outpatient department (OPD) attendances with varied heart diseases and 21 deaths from heart failure...

Men urged to prioritise prostate cancer screenings to save lives [Video]

A prominent Urologist, Dr. Awuku Asabre, has urged men in Ghana to prioritise their health by promptly screening for prostate cancer. Speaking on Adom FM’s...

5 harsh signs he’s not the man you’re meant to marry

If you're in a relationship, you're bound to have some ups and downs, like any average couple, but you can also get the feeling...

Take your leave to rest – Cardiologist urges Ghanaian workers 

The Head of Cardiology Unit of the National Cardiothoracic Centre at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Abdul-Samed Tanko, has encouraged Ghanaian workers to take...

Health Ministry summons Korle-Bu over new dialysis fee

The Health Ministry has summoned the management of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital over the increase in cost of dialysis treatment from GH¢380 to GH¢765...

Korle Bu probes leakage of proposed hike in cost of dialysis

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. Opoku Ware Ampomah, says internal investigations have been launched into how a...

3 things you should do if you plan on going through your partner’s phone

Going through your partner's phone while they are unaware is wrong, but sometimes necessary. Maintain your silence Be ready to keep quiet about the things you...

Overused cooking oil bad for your heart-Dietician

A senior dietitian at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Mrs. Efua Owusu-Ansah is warning that overused cooking oil can result in heart diseases. Speaking at the...

My ex begged me to take him back 8 years after I dumped him

An interesting thing happened to me. My phone rang, and I made the mistake of answering it despite not recognizing the phone number that...

How I rebuilt my entire life after my husband left me for my friend

A little over two years ago, I lost two people I loved: my husband, and my friend of thirteen years. I lost them to...

Oti Region vet director calls for free rabies vaccines

The Regional Veterinary Director for Oti Region, Dr. Patrick Akandi Agbodzi has pleaded with the government and development partners for assistance in making vaccines...