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Lack of infrastructure affecting healthcare delivery at Kpatia health centre

Lack of infrastructure space is significantly impacting healthcare delivery at Kpatia Healthcare centre in the Garu District of the Upper East Region. The people...

Ho Medical Waste treatment plant to safeguard public health

The Deputy Minister of Health, Mahama Asei Seini, has indicated that the Ho medical waste treatment facility will solve public health concerns in the...

3 unbelievable reasons mosquitoes are more attracted to you than others

Mosquitoes are an annoying menace. Everything, from their bites to the humming sound they make in your ear, rudely waking you up from your perfect...

If you have high cholesterol, limit these 7 foods

Nick West, MD, cardiologist, chief medical officer, and divisional vice president of global medical affairs at Abbott's Vascular Business says that "although the amount of...

Our problems began after the kenkey incident

I lost my biological mother when I was four years old so my godmother took me in. She has been an amazing mother to...

Do you know that cornflakes were originally invented to cure masturbation?

A lot of people love cornflakes and it's one of the most popular cereal people take for breakfast, dinner or in between meals. Cornflakes might...

Your whole relationship can be understood through the lens of the first moment you met

Many people act like it is a surprise that their partner turned out to hate sex or be emotionally avoidant or anything else, but...

Here is how to start a conversation with a girl you like

You’ll need to do a lot more to get her conversing with you normally. Whatever will happen between the both of you is heavily dependent...

Don’t work with assumptions when dating, ask all the tough questions – Psychologist

Counseling psychologist, Naa Okailey, has advised people in romantic relationships to always have the hard conversations no matter how difficult they seem. According to her,...

No medicine, cream or oil can grow the manhood – Doctor tells men

Popular Nigerian doctor and Twitter influencer, Dr Olufunmilayo, has dismissed claims that some medicines, oil, or cream can make the penis grow bigger. According to...

Semen swallowing improves women’s mood and boosts pregnancy health

Many people have asked whether swallowing semen or rubbing it on your body has any health benefits. Others are also concerned about the health...

What it means if you suddenly dislike your spouse

Kim has been married to Jeremy for more than 20 years. She can’t imagine living her life without him. He’s been with her through...

He left me 2 weeks after our wedding – Woman seeks divorce after 5 years

It is every woman’s dream to marry and live happily ever after with her husband and children. Although marriage is prone to ups and downs,...

COVID-19: GHS to commence 7th national vaccination exercise on July 19

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that it will begin it’s 7th National COVID-19 Vaccination Days (NaCVAD-7) from July 19 to Sunday, July...

Why sex is important in a marriage

Every orgasm is known to release oxytocin, which is also known as the love hormone. The hormone is known to help improve heart health,...

Dr John Boakye: Why men stay in bad relationships

Many men are in bad relationships. First, their greatest emotional needs – respect, sex, attractive wife and domestic care (taking care of the home...

6 reasons why your nipples hurt

Nipples are very sensitive to both stimulation and irritation. When they hurt, it might get too uncomfortable to even put on a bra. And while...

How long it takes you to fall asleep can tell you a lot about your health

Sleep latency is the amount of time it takes you to fall asleep. "It measures the period between the moment a person lies down...

Second Deputy Speaker launches reorganisation of TB Caucus in Parliament

The Second Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, on Friday, July 14 launched the reorganisation of Parliamentary TB Caucus, as part of efforts...

Patients stranded at Amasaman Hospital over Physician Assistants’ strike

Scores of patients have been left stranded at the Amasaman Hospital following the sit-down strike action of Physician Assistants in the country. The health...

Check out 8 things to never store on your smartphone

Back in the days of yore, leaving your house meant you needed to carry your wallet, which almost invariably contained your cash, a form...

Sex toy injuries on the rise among wealthy women

A medical practitioner has revealed that an increasing number of wealthy women who engage in lesbian sex are visiting hospitals due to unusual discharge...

5 things you can do with chocolate apart from eating it

Chocolate gotten from cocoa is an all-time favourite snack and flavour. There is so many chocolate-flavoured meal and drinks - because everyone loves chocolate, but...

Your health is at risk when gas stoves are turned on, study says

Turning on gas stoves puts your health at danger, according to a study. Gas stoves release higher levels of cancer-causing chemical benzene than secondhand...

Adom FM/TV’s Anokyewaaba highly commended for sanitary project initiative

In a show of appreciation, the Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Upper Denkyira East has praised Anokyewaaba Adwoa Serwaa, a prominent anchor on Adom...

Ghana to officially launch HIV Self-Testing device

Preparations are currently underway for the official launch of the HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) device in Ghana. The launch, which will take place at the Omanye...

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital performs first kidney transplant

A team of health professionals at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) has performed kidney transplants on two patients, the first of such operation...

Okyenhene calls for action on medical brain drain

Okyenhene Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori-Panin has expressed concern over the rate of medical brain drain in Ghana. Speaking at the 2023 Retreat for the Medical Superintendent...

Wild reactions as lady reveals her dad disvirgined her at age 10, continued afterwards

A young Nigerian lady has sparked conversations on social media after revealing that she was disvirgined by her father at the age of 10...

Parental irresponsibility, broken homes causing a surge in streetism at Asafo in Kumasi

They roam the streets in the day, make a living at lorry terminals and pass the night under bridges and open spaces. At Asafo, one...

I’m grieving for my mother but she isn’t dead yet

Everybody tells me I should write my mother’s obituary now, while she’s still alive because it will be more difficult after she’s gone. So, I...

Why I cheated on the love of my life

“Wow,” he said, looking out of his car window and staring deep into my hazel eyes. “You truly are the woman of my dreams.” I smiled...

Authorities warn against importation of unhygienically packaged, unregistered baby diapers

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division, and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) have jointly expressed concern over a...

Taking injection at pharmacies illegal in Ghana

Pharmacy Council Ghana is warning the public to desist from taking injections at pharmacies. According to the Director at the Pharmacy Council in the Ashanti...

Ghana on high alert over bird flu outbreak in Togo

Ghana is on high alert following the outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1), popularly called bird flu, in Lomé, Togo. The outbreak was announced...

24% of women in relationships can’t say no to sex – UNFPA reveals

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has revealed that about 24 per cent of females in relationships are unable to deny their partner sex. The...

600 pupils diagnosed with eye-related disease

Over 600 pupils in the Upper West Region have been diagnosed with sight-related complications. This was discovered after an eye-screening exercise by the Wa West...

Check out some areas in Ghana with cancer-causing gas

Many places in the country have a high concentration of radon gas, a naturally occurring gas whose long exposure to humans can cause lung...

Nigeria: Ekiti State bans proposed 72-hour kissing marathon for Guinness World Records

The Ekiti State in Nigeria has banned a proposed 72-hour kissing marathon aimed at breaking the current Guinness World Record. This comes after a Nigerian...

St Joseph Catholic hospital gets oxygen facility

As part of efforts to improve quality healthcare delivery, St.Joseph Catholic Hospital in the Nkwanta South Municipality of the Oti Region has been provided...