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Korle-bu Teaching Hospital Records Over 16,000 Heart Cases and 21 Deaths In 2022

The Korle-bu Teaching Hospital’s (KBTH) Cardiothoracic Centre recorded 16,946 Outpatient Department (OPD)

FDA Warns Ghanaians About Fake And Substandard Medicines

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public to be

Fish In Daily Diet Said To Reduce Disorders

Mr Samuel Atuahene Antwi, Nutritionist, Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate, Thursday recommended a

GHS, FDA Calls For Favourable Environment For Breastfeeding

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in collaboration with the Food and Drugs

ECOWAS Region Has 4.8 Million Persons Living With HIV

At the end of 2022, there are 4.8 million persons living with

Intermittent Drug Shortages Deteriorating Mental Health Patients In Nkoranza North

The intermittent shortages of drugs are worsening the mental health conditions of

Ghana Must Enforce The Law On Medicine Selling – Pharmacist

Mr. Stephen Ohene Sabi, Head of Pharmacy at the Pleasant Medical Centre

Anthrax Outbreak: Public Urged To Purchase Meat From Butcher Houses

Members of the public have been urged to purchase meat, particularly beef

TMA To Begin Prosecuting Food Vendors Without Valid Health Certificates

The Tema Metropolitan Assembly has warned that food vendors without valid health

RTSS Malaria Vaccine Said To Reduce Malaria cases And Deaths In Children Under Five 

Dr Paul Boateng, Case Management Focal Person, National Malaria Elimination Programme, says

Repeated Use Of Emergency Contraceptives Can Be Dangerous – Medical Officer   

Frequent and repeated use of emergency contraceptives may be harmful to women

Eye Health Alert: The Hidden Dangers Of Contact Lenses

Contact lenses have become increasingly popular over the years, providing a convenient

Malaria Deaths Reduce In Eastern Region

The Eastern Region recorded a total of 14 deaths from malaria in

More Than 10,000 People In Ghana Die Of HIV-Related Conditions – Commission

HIV is a major public health issue in Ghana and the leading

Ghana Patients In Danger As Nurses Head For NHS In UK – Medics

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries from poorer nations is “out

FDA Intensifies Tobacco And Substance Abuse Education In Eastern Region 

The Food and Drug Authority (FDA) has launched an intensified awareness campaign

About 2.4 Million Ghanaians Are Living With Diabetes  

Dr. Zuleila Fuseini, Physician Specialist at International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) at Tema,

Ghanaians Urged To Consume Cocoa Products In Large Quantities 

Mr Benjamin Amponsah Fordjour, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Centuries International,

90% Of Ghanaians Have Malaria Parasite – Noguchi

The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) has disclosed that 90

Ghana Needs Over $86m To Eliminate HIV By 2030

Ghana needs about $132 million to effectively fight new HIV infections to

UK Puts Ghana, 53 Others On Red List For Health Workers’ Recruitment

The United Kingdom has included Ghana, Nigeria, Angola, and Cameroon among 54

Tobacco Use Kills More Than 6,700 Ghanaians Each Year

More than 800,000 Ghanaians continue to smoke annually, while tobacco use kills

Medical Expert Warns Ghana Risks Losing Workforce To Cardiovascular Diseases

Dr. Hafez Adam Taher, the Director of External Health Operations at the

Reusable Water Bottles Contain More Bacteria Than Toilet Seats Do, Says Study

Research reveals exponential amount of germs present in reusable bottles. Making the

Ghana Records Over 3,000 Cases Of Colorectal Cancer In 2022

Ghana in 2022 recorded between 3,000 to 4,000 cases of colorectal cancer,

Most Ghanaians Have Forgotten That HIV Still Exists – Dr. Ayisi-Addo

People in Ghana appear to have forgotten that HIV exists. As a

Nkuto Reduces Stretch Marks, Fights Sunburn

Nkuto (shea butter) is from the shea tree, Butyrospermum parkii, also called

There Is Still Kwashiorkor In Tema – Metro Nutritionist

Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) popularly known as ‘Kwashiorkor’ still exists among children

Obuasi Municipal Records Zero Maternal Deaths In 2022

The Obuasi Municipality recorded no case of maternal mortality in 2022. Mrs

High Intake Of Processed Meat Could Expose Men To Prostate Cancer – Medical Officer

Research has linked high consumption of red meat and processed meat to