Professor Sampson Antwi, a Nephrologist at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), has advised the public to be more mindful of the foods they purchase and consume from street vendors, warning that some may pose significant health risks. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA) in Kumasi, he cautioned against excessive sodium intake, […]

We argue that it’s imperative that public health policies should be directed towards giving health and nutrition information about fast food

Dr Prince Mawutor, a researcher at the Centre for Plant Medicine Research, has warned that illegal mining and toxic chemicals are threatening medicinal plants and public health.   He said the destruction of forests and contamination of soil and water bodies are reducing the availability, quality and safety of medicinal plants used in healthcare. Dr […]

This is the first time we have been able to link pesticide exposure, on a national scale, to biological changes suggesting an increased risk of cancer,”

“At the very least, check for the FDA registration number and other essential details to authenticate the product,” he advised.

Rina Swart, Makoma Bopape and Tamryn Frank advocate that countries in sub-Saharan Africa should regulate the food industry better

The Authority also urged consumers to report any suspicious food handling or preservation practices to the FDA for investigation and possible sanctions

With the right regulations and commitment, industrial hemp can transform our agricultural sector and improve healthcare outcomes,”