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Ex-WHO adviser urges African nations to develop policy for traditional medicine
She noted that the integration requires collaboration between traditional medicine practitioners and biomedical practitioner
Health
Longer walks linked to lower risk of chronic low back pain
Low back pain affects people of all ages and accounts for 7.7% of all years lived with disability worldwide, ranking among the most costly
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Maiden Ghana Herbal Conference slated for November 2025
The conference seeks to harness the power of indigenous knowledge and biodiversity, drive economic opportunity, and improve healthcare
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Reclaiming Ghana’s Healthcare Sovereignty: A Call for Indigenous Medical Innovation
Traditional Ghanaian medicine is not a relic of the past—it is a foundation for the future. Scientists and healthcare practitioners must collaborate
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“No life should be lost in this country because of a lack of blood” — Health Minister
“No life should be lost in this country because of a lack of blood,” the Minister stressed, as he urged citizens aged 17 to 60 to make regular blood
Health
Daylight can boost the immune system’s ability to fight infections
“In earlier studies, we had observed that immune responses peaked in the morning, during the fish’s early active phase,” says lead researcher
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Nigeria: The quiet revival of traditional medicine
In an age dominated by innovation and rapid-fire biotech breakthroughs—where medicines are engineered in glass-walled laboratories
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Why These 5 Drinks Beat Iron Supplements for Boosting Haemoglobin
Who knew fighting anaemia could be this delicious? Instead of forcing down bland supplements, try these tasty, natural drink
Health
Cooking doesn’t kill aflatoxins – Expert warns of hidden danger in everyday foods
He also urged families and food vendors to be more cautious: avoid buying grains or nuts that appear mouldy or stale, and farmers
Health
Garlic & Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know From an Expert
“Garlic is a great healer, but moderation is key if you’re taking prescription blood thinners,” he said. His suggestion? Before
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Dietician warns against roadside fried foods
Mrs. Owusu Ansah explained that while oil is essential in moderation, prolonged use and overheating can release harmful compounds that pose serious health risks.
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Wild chimpanzees filmed using forest ‘first aid’
There are some surprisingly human-like hygiene habits: One note describes a chimpanzee using leaves to wipe itself after defecating.
