Health
Breast Cancer: men need screening to avoid aggressive type
Dr Afua Commeh, the Programme Manager of Non-Communicable Diseases of the Ghana Health Service, has encouraged men to screen for breast cancer as they can also get the disease
Health Tips
6 reasons why slow eating is better than eating fast!
Your busy schedule may be why you prefer to eat fast. But you should slow down for better digestion, weight management, and more.
Alternative Medicine
Herbal medicine option for Mbagathi hospital patients
The journey towards embracing herbal medicine globally gained momentum in the mid-1970s when the World Health Organization started a drive to promote access
Alternative Medicine
Ghana’s Green Gold: Leveraging herbal medicine for economic growth
At the end of the day, if we are able to bring out medication from plants and package them for the international market, … Ghana will have another gold
Health
GHS investigates ‘Cholera outbreak’ after nine confirmed cases in Accra
The Ministry of Health and GHS, in collaboration with relevant partners and sectors, assured the public of their commitment to early detection
Health
Real World Evidence Can Inform Public Health Decisions On Tobacco Harm Reduction
He added that there are already mobile phone applications being used by smokers to assist in their quitting or smoking cessation journey.
Alternative Medicine
Herbal medicine key for wellness in Africa – Healthcare firm
“We believe that the future of health lies in the balance between nature and science,” Aliyu Aminat concluded. “As we grow, we are committed to maintaining
Health
Plant compound used in traditional medicine may help fight tuberculosis
From these, the researchers identified and tested a compound that effectively killed the bacteria in the pathogen’s active and inactive states
Health
MoH calls for increased education on prostate cancer
In Ghana, it is one of the top two reported cancers affecting men, particularly those aged 40 years and above.
Health
Monkeypox: GHS urges public to abstain from kissing and sex to prevent spread
Symptoms of mpox include rashes and boils on the body, and the risk of contracting the disease increases with direct physical contact,
Health
How to make mpotompoto (pottage) using sweet potato
Taste the pottage and adjust the seasoning with salt. If you want to add leafy greens like spinach, stir them in at the end and let them wilt for a few minutes
Health
Smoking ‘shisha’ equivalent to smoking 100 pack of cigarettes; flee from it — Medical Doctor
The event, organized to raise awareness about heart health, attracted participants who praised the initiative, acknowledging the importance of regular health checks
