Health

1,556  The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has condemned the attack on the medical superintendent of Bimbilla Hospital, threatening to withdraw services if the lives of their members cannot be guaranteed. The warning comes after the medical superintendent of Bimbilla Hospital, Adam Barhama, was chased out of his office on Friday by angry youth who demonstrated […]

1,550  Among the worst moments in a woman’s lifetime is during her monthly periods. The pain that comes with periods can be unbearable and irritating. The uterus tends to contract and the lining sheds during menstrual period. Hormones produced usually trigger the contraction of the uterine wall which in turn cause severe pain. When it […]

1,720  We all know lemons for their tangy flavor and versatility in the kitchen, but did you know that this humble fruit could have a positive impact on your sleep and overall well-being? It might sound surprising, but placing a lemon next to your bed every night could offer a range of benefits that go […]

1,439    The Member of Parliament for Akyem Swedru, Kennedy Nyarko Osei, has enrolled over 8,000 constituents in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to enable them to have access to high-quality medical care. The Young and old residents of Akim Swedru, Awisa, Aduasa, Apoli, and Akotekrom were able to register and renew their cards […]

1,571  Prostate cancer kills more than 12,000 men every year in the UK, and experts have warned that a symptom when urinating could signal the devastating disease Dribbling urine after you finish weeing is a warning sign of prostate cancer Frequent urination is considered one of the main symptoms of prostate cancer, but health experts […]

1,430Source: GNA The Municipal Nutrition Officer of Ledzokuku Municipal Health Directorate, Mawuli Fedieley, says ensuring exclusive breastfeeding is essential in fighting emerging diseases and infections. Mr Fedieley noted that it was, therefore, important to create an enabling environment for nursing mothers to fulfill the exclusive breastfeeding requirement to help the babies build their immune systems […]

1,506  In a very colorful and heartwarming ambiance, US Congresswoman , Joyce Beatty has shared a remarkable account of how Ghanaian medical professionals saved the life of the late civil rights icon, Congressman John Lewis during an unexpected medical emergency at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana. Recounting the incident, the congresswoman unveiled the […]

1,520  Parents and teachers are urged to pay more attention to children’s behavioural patterns to help identify autism spectrum disorders early enough for the needed interventions to address the situation. This appeal was made by the Director — General of the Ghana Health Service ( GHS) Dr. Patrick Kuma — Aboagye at a autism workshop […]

1,476  The Ghana Nurse-Midwife Trainees’ Association (GNMTA) has issued a call to the government, urging swift action to address the long-standing issue of allowances for trainee nurses and midwives. According to the association, the matter of allowances for nurses and midwives has remained unresolved for over a year, leading to significant hardship for the trainees […]