Health
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Cholera outbreak in southern Niger has killed 12 people
A cholera outbreak in southern Niger has killed 12 people and infected 201 others across three regions, with heavy rains helping to further spread the disease, the country’s health minister said on M…
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Breastfeeding mothers urged to stick to the six months exclusive initiative
The New Juaben Municipal Nutritionist, Mr Paul, has encouraged mothers to adhere to the six months exclusive breastfeeding initiative to enhance the health of their babies. He stated that the Eastern…
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FDA approves COVID19 testing device at the KIA
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), has confirmed that the COVID19 testing device at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) is of high standard and asking Ghanaians to disregard persons who are quest…
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Avian Influenza sweeps across 12 regions in Ghana
Ghana Veterinary Service Department raises concerns over high rise in Avian Influenza disease in some regions of Ghana. About twelve regions have been listed over possible outbreak of bird flu diseas…
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Govt vouchsafes payments of allowance for 4,563 Diploma Nurses and Midwives
The Ministry of Finance has vouchsafe approval for the payment of rotation allowance for 4,563 Diploma Nurses and Midwives who have completed their licencual exams and have started their one-year man…
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5 healthy tips to help your dreadlocks grow faster
Growing healthy dreadlocks takes time and patience. And while there are plenty of dubious ‘hair growth solutions’ out there, we prefer to stick to more natural methods – ones that are well-tested and…
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About 12% of Ghanaians living with HIV/AIDS are between 15 and 24 years
Ghana AIDS Commission has alleged that about 12% of Ghanaian living with HIV/AIDS in Ghana are between the ages of 15 and 24, as at the end of 2020. About 347,000 known HIV/AIDS cases fall within the…
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Health Minister says Ghana has terminated ‘overpriced’ Sputnik V vaccine deal
Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, Health Minister, has said the ‘overpriced’ Sputnik V vaccine contract with middle-man, Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum, has been terminated. Under the Sputnik V vaccine contract, …
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Outbreak of human coronavirus and swine flue recorded at Akuse Methodist SHS
There is an outbreak of a human coronavirus (hCoVs) and Swine flu (H1N1) at Akuse Methodist Senior High Technical School in Lower Manya Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region. Starr News has gather…
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Sputnik-V not on WHO approved list – Former Dep. Health Minister
Former Deputy Health Minister, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye has set the records straight on approved COVID-19 vaccines for Ghana. In March this year, Ghana received six hundred thousand AstraZeneca vaccines…