Health
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Revealing what one needs to know about colorectal cancer
Introduction to colorectal cancer: Colorectal cancer is a result of abnormal cell growth in the colon and rectum and is quite a significant global health concern. This cancer is ranks as the third mo…
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Kuma-Aboagye claims child mortality reduces nationwide to 32%
The Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has reported a notable decrease in the mortality rate among children to approximately 32% nationwide in 2024. Dr. Abo…
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The ideal time to exercise to get best results; Morning or Evening
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia revealed a surprising health benefit from working out in the evening after 6pm than breaking a sweat in the morning. The …
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Foods that looks healthy but must be eluded from children
Processed food options like store-bought fruit juices and flavoured yoghurts are often touted as healthy products for children but in reality they may pose the most dangerto your child. They may seem…
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Ghana Health Service director calls for urgent employment of nurses in the Bono Region
The Bono Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service, Dr Kofi Amo-Kodieh, has called on the government and stakeholders to urgently post unemployed nurses to fill the gap in a bid to address the sh…
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Ministry of Health assures that they’re working to ensure employment of jobless nurses
The Ministry of Health has outlined measures taken so far to facilitate the recruitment of health personnel and ensure the payment of unpaid allowances. This follows a joint demonstration by the rota…
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CSO says cases of TB, malaria and HIV/AIDS on the rise due to locked up medical supplies
The Executive Director of the Africa Center for Health Policy Research and Analysis, Dr. Thomas Anaba, has disclosed that the locked-up medical supplies donated by the Global Fund have led to a surge…
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Health issues emerge as Global Fund suspends shipments to Ghana
Ghana faces a potential health crisis after the Global Fund suspended shipments of essential medical supplies due to delays in clearing previous donations stuck at Tema Port. This includes vital anti…
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Unemployed nurses and midwives protest over prolonged postings in Kumasi
A group of unemployed graduate nurses and midwives from the Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, took to the streets on Monday to demand postings and protest against the government’s delay in granting f…
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The importance of watermelon seeds; help achieve health goals or are they just for spitting
The next time you are devouring a juicy watermelon to quench your thirst on a sunny day, do not spit out or throw away the seeds because that might keep you from getting a major nutrient boost. It’s …