Health
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Research shows oral sex is the leading cause of throat cancer
In a concerning revelation, recent research by Hisham Mehanna, Professor at the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of Birmingham, has identified oral sex as the leading cause of thr…
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We remain on high alert for CSM cases in northern Ghana,says GHS
With the dry weather setting in from January, residents in northern Ghana are at heightened risk of seasonal Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) outbreaks. Dr. Franklyn Asiedu-Bekoe, Director of Public He…
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Ashanti region reports first Cholera cases in three districts
The Ashanti Region has reported its first five confirmed cholera cases across three districts. Sekyere South District has the highest number, with three cases, while Kumasi and Bekwai each recorded o…
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Cholera Outbreak: 35 dead, more than 4,000 suspected cases reported
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported 35 deaths and 4,155 suspected cholera cases across five regions since the outbreak began in October 2024. The Western Region has been the hardest hit, reco…
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Telecel Ghana Foundation’s healthfest provides care to over 400 Techiman residents
Telecel Ghana Foundation advanced its mission to improve health and well-being through its flagship Healthfest initiative, hosting a successful health screening event in Techiman on December 19. The …
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Study proves US obesity rates fall for the 1st time in over a decade
In a groundbreaking recent study, researchers found that the obesity rate among adults in the United States has observed a declined for the first time in over a decade. The study, which was recently …
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Cholera outbreak in Western region claims 14 lives
The Western Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Yaw Ofori Yeboah, has confirmed 14 fatalities from the ongoing cholera outbreak, with Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis and Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipa…
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UK and US commit $2.9 million to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system
The United Kingdom and United States have announced a joint contribution of nearly $3 million (GHS 44 million) to support Ghana’s efforts to enhance financial management within its health sector. A M…
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Undiagnosed disease in Congo puts children and malnourished at risk, WHO warns
A mysterious disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading primarily among children and malnourished individuals, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. Between October 24 and Dec…
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GAC reports 50 new HIV infections daily in Ghana
The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has reported that 50 people are infected with HIV each day, while 34 individuals die from AIDS-related causes daily. Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, Director-General of the GAC…