Health
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16 staff of KATH sanctioned for various infractions
16 staff of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have been sanctioned for various infractions as management vows to tighten rules to check indiscipline at the facility. One of the affected staff…
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Upper East Region records highest cases of elephantiasis – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported that the Upper East Region of Ghana has the highest number of cases of elephantiasis, also known as lymphatic filariasis, in the country. Approximately 2,3…
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Nurse Educators Union wants government to implement research and book allowance scheme
The Nurse Educators Group Ghana (NEGG) has called on the government to consider implementing a research and book allowance scheme for its members to enable them publish research work they have conduc…
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HIV self-testing gets highest patronage with over 70k requests
Patronage of HIV self-testing has soared, barely a month after the kit was launched, Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo, Programme Manager, National Aids Control Programme (NACP) has disclosed. Dr Ayisi Addo, in …
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Ghana to outline law to administer organ transplantation
Presidential Advisor on Health, Dr. Nsiah Asare, has said that the Ministry of Health (MoH) has commenced processes to draft a law to regulate organ transplantation. This follows calls from medical p…
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What is 4-7-8 method that will help one fall asleep in 60 seconds
Tossing and turning in bed, hoping for a restful night’s sleep, can be frustrating but a new method known as the 4-7-8 method, recommended by renowned ‘The Sleep Doctor’ Michael Breus can help you fa…
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[Powassan virus outbreak] 4 cases confirmed in Connecticut
Four cases of the Powassan virus have been confirmed in Connecticut, as announced by state health officials. As concerns about tick-borne diseases rise, here’s a comprehensive overview of the situati…
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Sanitation Ministry position guards nationwide to control indiscriminate waste discarding
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources has deployed sanitation guards, nationwide, to check and control the indiscriminate dumping of plastic waste and refuse. In the interim, the “ununiforme…
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Research proves health professionals hide breast lumps and refuse treatment options
A 2022 study has found that health professionals in Ghana are hiding large breast lumps and refusing various treatment options, especially chemotherapy and mastectomy. The study, titled “Knowledge, A…
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New study suggests how one needs to boost their heart health with weekend exercise
Great news for you if you are struggling to find time for exercise during the week as a groundbreaking study by Harvard University reveals that longer workout sessions over the weekend might be just …