By Jowit Saluseki A female breast cancer survival has urged both men and women to regularly go for cancer screening. The cancer survivor also appealed to Government to ensure that cancer drugs are in constant supply in the health facilities. Breast cancer patient Nyemba Mwalukanga of Lusaka urged both men and women to take advantage […]
ANALYSIS By Sheetal Soni The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently called on countries to stop any research that might lead to the birth of genetically edited human beings. The call was made with the release of the recommendations on human genome editing. Human genome editing has great potential. It can improve human health and medicine by making […]
Flavonoid-rich foods, including berries, apples, pears and wine, appear to have a positive effect on blood pressure levels, an association that is partially explained by characteristics of the gut microbiome, according to new research published today in Hypertension, an American Heart Association journal. “Our gut microbiome plays a key role in metabolizing flavonoids to enhance their […]
INTRODUCTION President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo recently performed a symbolic ceremony at Trede in the Atwima-Kwanwoma District, for the official commencement of the ‘Agenda 111’, which has the objective of increasing access to healthcare delivery across the country. The underlying factor, he said, was to build and equip as many hospitals as possible to advance […]
Adolescent girls in sub-Saharan Africa are vulnerable to early unintended pregnancy, HIV, child marriage, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, and related mortality and disabilities. This is particularly the case for those from the poorest homes. Three-quarters of new HIV infections among 15-19 year-olds are in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnancy-related complications and AIDS are the leading causes of death among adolescents […]
