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Embrace traditional food as means to preserve our culture, heritage – Ghanaians urged

Ghanaians have been encouraged to help preserve the country’s cultural heritage in a

Over 4000 breast cancer cases recorded in Ghana every year

Over 4,000 breast cancer cases are recorded in Ghana every year. Limited

Nutritionist Warns Against Feeding Babies Processed Foods

Mr Samuel Atuahene Antwi, the Nutritionist, Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate, has cautioned

Exclusive Breastfeeding Helps To Flatten Tummy – Health Official

Dr John Otoo, the Eastern Regional Deputy Director of Public Health of

Christmas: Food Safety Can Ensure A Wonderful Festive/Holiday Season – FDA

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has urged the public to prioritize

Over 327 People Test Positive For HIV In Asuogyaman

About 327 people, including 22 pregnant women have tested HIV positive in

We Are Ready To Eliminate Stigma, Protect The Nation From HIV New Infections – NAP + Ghana 

Ms Elsie Ayeh, President of Persons Living with HIV in Ghana (NAP

Tobacco, Alcohol Are Promoters Of Breast Cancer – Specialist 

Madam Wonder Andrea Yayra Amenuvor, Oncology Nurse Specialist and a Certified Breast

Only 48 Per cent Of Ghanaians Consistently Wash Hands With Soap – Dr. Freda Prempeh

Only 48 per cent of Ghanaians consistently wash their hands with soap,

Women Cautioned Not To Keep Mobile Phone By Their Breasts

A public health nurse at the St Joseph Orthopaedic Hospital, Patricia Sagoe,

Be Guided, Sucking of Breast Does Not Prevent Breast Cancer – Midwife

The public has been advised against misconstruing sucking of breast to the

Self-Examination Helps To Fight Breast Cancer – UGMC Midwife

Madam Ema Akua Amoah, a midwife from the University of Ghana Medical

Breast Cancer Awareness: CCTH Targets 10,000 Women For Screening

The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) has targeted to screen 10,000 women

Obese Persons Said To Have Higher Risk Of Cardiovascular Complications  

Dr Marc Kwame Dzradosi, Head of Pharmaceutical Services at the International Maritime

Korle-bu Teaching Hospital Records Over 16,000 Heart Cases and 21 Deaths In 2022

The Korle-bu Teaching Hospital’s (KBTH) Cardiothoracic Centre recorded 16,946 Outpatient Department (OPD)

FDA Warns Ghanaians About Fake And Substandard Medicines

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public to be

Fish In Daily Diet Said To Reduce Disorders

Mr Samuel Atuahene Antwi, Nutritionist, Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate, Thursday recommended a

GHS, FDA Calls For Favourable Environment For Breastfeeding

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in collaboration with the Food and Drugs

ECOWAS Region Has 4.8 Million Persons Living With HIV

At the end of 2022, there are 4.8 million persons living with

Intermittent Drug Shortages Deteriorating Mental Health Patients In Nkoranza North

The intermittent shortages of drugs are worsening the mental health conditions of

Ghana Must Enforce The Law On Medicine Selling – Pharmacist

Mr. Stephen Ohene Sabi, Head of Pharmacy at the Pleasant Medical Centre

Anthrax Outbreak: Public Urged To Purchase Meat From Butcher Houses

Members of the public have been urged to purchase meat, particularly beef

TMA To Begin Prosecuting Food Vendors Without Valid Health Certificates

The Tema Metropolitan Assembly has warned that food vendors without valid health

RTSS Malaria Vaccine Said To Reduce Malaria cases And Deaths In Children Under Five 

Dr Paul Boateng, Case Management Focal Person, National Malaria Elimination Programme, says

Repeated Use Of Emergency Contraceptives Can Be Dangerous – Medical Officer   

Frequent and repeated use of emergency contraceptives may be harmful to women

Eye Health Alert: The Hidden Dangers Of Contact Lenses

Contact lenses have become increasingly popular over the years, providing a convenient

Malaria Deaths Reduce In Eastern Region

The Eastern Region recorded a total of 14 deaths from malaria in

More Than 10,000 People In Ghana Die Of HIV-Related Conditions – Commission

HIV is a major public health issue in Ghana and the leading

Ghana Patients In Danger As Nurses Head For NHS In UK – Medics

The recruitment of nurses by high-income countries from poorer nations is “out

FDA Intensifies Tobacco And Substance Abuse Education In Eastern Region 

The Food and Drug Authority (FDA) has launched an intensified awareness campaign