Health
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Ghana Physician aide vows strike over proposed legislation
Members of the Ghana Physician Assistants Association have threatened to embark on a series of industrial actions to register their displeasure towards a proposed legislation that they fear will dise…
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These research findings should concern those who stay up late
Researchers in a new study have sounded an alarm for those who stay and wake up late and warned that such bad sleeping habits could cause serious health issues and shorten the lives of those who don’…
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Study shows widely authorized medicines for back pain may not benefit people
A new study published this week has revealed that the widely prescribed medicines for back pain may not benefit people as “it has no efficacy in reducing pain”. Opioids are largely prescribed by prof…
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Ghana Health Service to start 7th national COVID-19 vaccination exercise on July 19
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that it will begin it’s 7th National COVID-19 Vaccination Days (NaCVAD-7) from tomorrow, July 19 to Sunday, July 23 aiming to immunize about one million p…
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Research shows babies born during COVID suffer from poorer communication skills
A study conducted has revealed that babies born during the Corona Virus pandemic (COVID-19) lock down period have poorer communication skills because of limited social interactions. The studies carri…
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Ghana to launch newest HIV self-testing program
Ghana is set to launch a new HIV self-testing (HIVST) program at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly on July 19, 2023. The program on the theme “Test Yourself: Know Your Status” is coordinated by the Nat…
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Food and Drugs Authority suspends water-producing firm, Samdoe ENT
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has suspended the activities of Samdoe Enterprise, a water-producing company located at Community 18, Spintex Road. Mrs Delese Mimi Darko, Chief Executive Officer (…
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Anthrax outbreak in Upper East contained, restriction on ruminants and others lifted
The ban on the movement of ruminants and donkeys, slaughtering, sale, and consumption of meat and meat products in the Upper East Region, has been lifted effective Tuesday, July 11, 2023. This was co…
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How best smartwatches can aid us medically
While smartwatches have many uses and are considered a helpful tool by fitness enthusiasts, a recent study has revealed that these modern tech-watches may have an additional unintended benefit. Recen…
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All you need to know about weight loss injections
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has said it is reviewing some weight-loss injections after receiving information that the jabs were linked to suicidal thoughts and self-harm among users, BBC repo…