For many years, traditional medicine has received limited consideration from medical experts demanding more scientific evidence. However, a growing number of African countries are demonstrating a renewed interest in this ancient art of healing. Traditional medicine backed with scientific methods, tools, and guidelines can make a significant contribution to better access to medicines and achieving […]
In the small town of Kpando Gadza in the Volta region of Ghana, Miss Lawrencia Aggrey-Bluwey was born some 30 years ago to two Civil Servants; Dr. Francis Aggrey-Bluwey of blessed memory and Supt. Cecilia Aggrey-Bluwey. Miss Bluwey had a fairly normal childhood but discovered very early in life that she excelled at other intellectual […]
Raphael Nyarkotey Obu and Lawrencia Aggrey–Bluwey Background: The embryonic field of complementary alternative medicine in Ghana is gradually taking shape. Alternative medicine in Ghana is an important system of medical practice with the legislation currently pending promulgation.Background: The embryonic field of complementary alternative medicine in Ghana is gradually taking shape. Alternative medicine in Ghana is […]
A team of scientists, including those from the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa, have developed a new diagnostic methodology enabling a non-invasive, fast, and highly accurate way of detecting tuberculosis (TB). The new diagnostic pathway called A-Patch includes nanosensors, which detect TB compounds emitted from the skin. “This fulfils the World Health […]
According to the Ghana Aids Commission, a large increase in new HIV infections among young people is due to a drop in HIV understanding. Dr. Fred Nana Poku, Director of Technical Service, said the commission plans to conduct organized campaigns by reengaging the various media companies. The figures have been attributed to a lack of […]
