Lifestyle modifications such as effective stress management, reduced alcohol intake, cutting down on salt and processed foods can significantly lower the risk of early death among persons living with hypertension. Dr. Felix Awindaogo, a Cardiologist at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, said hypertension was a lifelong condition, but non-pharmacological intervention
The Human Milk Bank at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has made a passionate appeal to lactating mothers with excess breast milk to voluntarily donate and help save the lives of premature and vulnerable babies across the country. Dr. Ophelia Ganyaglo,
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed four new cases of Mpox, bringing the national tally to 1,062 as of April 11, 2026. No hospital admissions have been recorded, while the death toll remains at eight. Health authorities say surveillance is ongoing across
A new study indicates that global maternal deaths have declined over the past three decades, but progress has slowed in recent years and remains uneven across countries. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 research, published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health, estimates that 240,000 women died from maternal
A medical expert has cautioned that while misuse of herbal medicines can contribute to kidney damage, they are not the leading cause of kidney disease. Dr Prince Mawutor, a researcher at the Centre for Plant Medicine Research, told the Ghana News Agency that the
Health experts have raised alarm over the growing burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in Ghana, revealing that about 13 per cent of the adult population, an estimated four million, are living with the condition, many without knowing. Dr Mensah Amoah, a Physician Specialist and Nephrology Fellow, in an interview
The Minister of Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that Mpox is no longer classified as a public health emergency of international concern. He explained that coordinated multisectoral measures, sustained vaccinations, and intensified public sensitisation had significantly reduced infections nationwide. Currently, only one person is
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women globally, and the number of cases worldwide is estimated to reach over 3.5 million by 2050, new research has found. In high-income countries, decades of investment in screening, early detection and treatment drove a
Many people believe peanut is not as nutritionally valuable as true nuts such as almonds, walnuts or cashews. But actually, peanuts have many of the same health benefits as the more expensive nuts and should not be overlooked as a nutritious food. Peanuts
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has urged the public to learn the signs and symptoms of cancer to support early detection and treatment. Cancer refers to a group of more than 100 diseases marked by uncontrolled cell growth resulting from genetic mutations, which