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.
Alternative Medicine
One avocado or two? Study finds eating lots of the fruit has public health import
“Recent trials have focused on individuals, primarily adults, and limited to changes in cardiometabolic disease blood markers.
Health
Social media tied to higher risk of depression
On one hand, social media is a way for people to stay connected to a larger community and get information about things that interest them, Perlis noted.
Health
South Africa: New Covid-19 Variant Detected, Institute Confirms
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) has confirmed the presence of a new variant of Covid-19 in the country.
Health
Can Naturopathic and Conventional Medical Practitioners Coexist in Ghana?
In Ghana at the moment, the Nyarkotey College of Holistic Medicine is the only tertiary institution providing rigorous science-based Naturopathic training based on the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF),
Alternative Medicine
2021 Medical Herbalist Licensure Exams Climaxed At The Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital
This year group of Medical Herbalists who are primary health care providers in herbal medicine climaxed their Professional training and licensure exams at the Tetteh Quarshie Memorial Hospital Yesterday
Health
Antimicrobial resistance is threatening global health security
Irresponsible and inappropriate use of antimicrobials (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals or antiparasitics) is not justified to compensate for failure of ensuring standard infection control practices.
