Health
Africa: A New Report Shows Alarming Growth of the Diabetes Pandemic
The Atlas projects that 783 million adults will be living with diabetes by 2045. That’s an estimated 46% increase,
Health
Study finds daytime meals may reduce health risks linked to night shift work
A small clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that eating during the nighttime—like many shift workers do—can increase glucose levels
Health
Massage therapy as wellness entertainment
“Massage therapists can enhance the power of their messages on the body of the client by ensuring that their touches are concise, concrete, courteous, timely, and correct,” he said
Alternative Medicine
Centre for Plant Medicine Research launches two new products, celebrate 45th anniversary
The Executive Director for the center Dr Kofi Babi Borimah, in delivering his address elaborated the benefits of herbal medicine in the country and how the research centre is ready to put in much effort for any medicine to be properly researched to make sure it is wholesome.
Covid News
Covid-19: Omicron variant increases to 34 cases – Noguchi
This was after recording 34 cases of omicron variant in sequenced samples that were taken from 120 returning travelers collected between November 21 and November 25, 2021.
Alternative Medicine
Kenya: Condoms Shortage at the Center of HIV Prevention Crisis
Last year, about 20 million condoms were distributed to Kenyans for free under a programme funded by the Global Fund and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Covid News
Ghana records two cases of new Omicron Coronavirus variant
“There is the emergence of the new variant and I must say, through the robust testing at Kotoka International Airport, Ghana has detected the Omicron variant
Health
No vaccination, no hospital entry by 31st Dec. 2021 – GHS to Health workers
According to the Ministry of Health’s website, 21% of the population has received at least a dose of the vaccine, and 7% are fully vaccinated.
Health
FDA strategises on tobacco control enforcement in Eastern Region
He said a road map for a task force to implement the Tobacco Control Regulations had been launched in various regions to start the campaign.
Health
Prioritizing adolescent girls’ well-being contributes to sustainable development – UNICEF report
Some of the highlights within the report include, one in 10 adolescent girls had sex before the age of 15, compared to one in 14 adolescent boys
Covid News
WHO flags Omicron risk, travel curbs tighten, Biden urges vaccination
Further research was needed to understand Omicron’s potential to escape protection against immunity induced by vaccines and previous infections, the WHO said.
Alternative Medicine
Desist From Buying Herbal Medicines In Buses- Woman Cautions
Woman warns the general public against careless patronage of herbal medicine in buses and other vehicles. She explained, there is a great danger in buying herbal medicines from people who sell in buses.
