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West Africa Pharma and Healthcare Expo 2024 opened in Accra
Mr Harrison Abutiate, CEO of Ghana National Chamber of Pharmacy, said the Expo would champion pharmaceutical excellence in Ghana and beyond.
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Misuse, abuse of energy drinks could contribute to surge in kidney health problems – Apaak
He emphasized the crucial role of early detection and lifestyle interventions in mitigating the prevalence of kidney diseases, promising to prioritize community education
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Africa: Namibia Reaches Key Milestone in Eliminating Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B
The triple Elimination Initiative promotes an end to vertical transmission of HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B virus, all of which are prevalent in low- and middle-income countrie
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What your feet can tell you about your health
The scope is much wider than just these conditions. Diabetes, kidney failure and even thyroid disorders can affect the feet. They are, therefore, important indicator
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220 doctors to be recruited this month – Director-General of Ghana Health Service
Acknowledging the Ghana Health Service’s e-learning platform for continuous professional development, Dr. Okoe-Boye commended efforts to make learning
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How to make pineapple essence (flavour) at home
This homemade essence captures the fresh, vibrant flavor of pineapple and can be a delightful addition to various culinary creations.
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Gum arabic from Africa’s acacia trees in the Sahel is used in hundreds of products: what’s worth knowing
In pharmaceuticals, it is used to encapsulate pills, make solutions and bind tablets.
In textiles it is used to fix colours in printing and dyeing.
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Eating some chocolate really might be good for you – here’s what the research says
The culprit is often dark chocolate, which can provoke symptoms of agitation, rigid muscles and even seizures. In certain cases, if ingested in high
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Frequent teen vaping might boost risk of toxic lead and uranium exposure
“These findings call for further research, vaping regulation, and targeted public health interventions to mitigate the potential harms of e-cigarette use, p
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GHS warns public against misuse of naphthalene balls, it causes newborn jaundice
Although camphor had many benefits, Dr. Awekeya advised citizens to be very careful when using the chemical, or better still, avoid it where possible
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Sugar in baby food: why Nestlé needs to be held to account in Africa
We need to make sure that consumers are aware of what’s in their food by having large front-of-package warning labels. Take yogurt: many people assume it is healthy
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The consumption of certain food additive emulsifiers could be associated with the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
As with all food additives, the safety of emulsifiers had been previously evaluated by food safety and health agencies based on the scientific evidence
