Health
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Ghana Health Service reveals fast foods increasing risks of non-communicable diseases
The Ghana Health Service has identified the consumption of fast foods as a leading factor in the spike of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in the coun…
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COVID-19: Ministry of Information explains GHC150K spent on staff
The Ministry of Information says the GHC150,000 paid to some staff of the Ministry during the COVID-19 lockdown was to motivate them. According to th…
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Ministry of Health dismiss $34.9m settlement to Service Ghana Auto Group for spare parts
The Ministry of Health has vehemently denied allegations of paying $34.9 million to Ghana Auto Group Limited for the provision of spare parts. The al…
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Daily multivitamin habit not linked to increased longevity
Long-term daily multivitamin use has been found not to improve longevity in healthy adults as suggested by a new research analysing data from over tw…
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Coping strategies for cancer patients
Knowing one’s cancer diagnosis can become a source of shock and trigger for a lot of people, who may not be expecting it. Cancer is one of the most w…
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Power restored at LEKMA hospital following MP’s prompt action
Electricity supply to the LEKMA Hospital has been restored after it was cut off on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, due to unpaid bills. The situation forced …
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Ghana health service confirms Dengue fever outbreak in eastern and central regions
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed 36 cases of Dengue fever in the Eastern and Central Regions, following testing at the Noguchi Memorial I…
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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the launch of another national vaccination exercise
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has intensified its COVID-19 vaccination campaign with the launch of a new national vaccination exercise. This five-da…
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WAEC warns BECE candidates against exam malpractice
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has issued a stern warning to BECE candidates ahead of the 2024 exams. At a press conference, John Kapi, …
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Tamale Teaching Hospital grapples with oxygen shortage due to technical issues
The Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH), a major referral hospital for five regions in northern Ghana, is experiencing a disruption in its oxygen supply d…