Health
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NHIA paid about GH¢471m to health facilities in 42 days
In a spate of 42 days (24th May – 7th July 2023), the NHIA has paid its credentialed healthcare providers over GH¢471 Million Cedis to cover claims submitted for periods up to January 2023. For the f…
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Ghanaians warned to only purchase meat from butcher houses over fears of Anthrax outbreak
Members of the public have been urged to purchase meat, particularly beef and chevon, from butcher houses for guaranteed safety from anthrax disease. Mr Iliasu Ibrahim, Secretary of the Nyohini Butch…
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AIDS Commission says MPs must ensure anti-LGBTQ+ bill addresses spread of HIV
The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, is anticipating that the anti-LGBTQ+ bill, if passed will help to address the spread of HIV. He raised concerns about homosex…
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Ghanaians urged not to patronise unregistered and unlabelled baby diapers
The Ghana Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division, and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) are cautioning the public against the patronage of unregistered a…
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[Ashanti Region] About 300 nurses abandon Ghana Health Service for greener pastures in 2023 1st quarter
Over 300 health workers have left the Ghana Health Service in the Ashanti Region to pursue better opportunities abroad. Authorities warn that this trend, observed in the first quarter of 2023, is neg…
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Food and Drugs Authority instruct public to return substandard FanYogo
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) is calling on the public to immediately return some batches of substandard products of Fan Milk PLC, the company that produces FanYogo. This follows the recall of s…
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Ghana Veterinary Service assures anthrax outbreak disease under control now
Over 150,000 livestock have been vaccinated in the Upper East Region following the outbreak of anthrax in the region. The outbreak of the disease necessitated a ban on the movement of ruminants such …
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Fruits and vegetables that can improve your sexual health(Natural aphrodisiac)
99.9% of youth indulge in sexual activities, and by doing so they tend to use artificial products which helps them boost their libido and heighten their sexual desires, but at the end of all these, t…
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Food and Drugs Authority tells food vendors to adhere to safety standards
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a stern warning to food vendors and sellers of medicinal products, emphasizing the need to strictly adhere to approved food safety standards. Failure to …
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All one needs to know about leaky gut syndrome
You are a potential patient with leaky gut syndrome if you experience regular diarrhoea or constipation, skin issues, or headaches. Leaky gut syndrome and other gut-related topics are frequently disc…