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Africa’s Healers Are Not Primitive—Our Thinking Is
African traditional medicine can be categorised as ‘mind and body medicine’, it’s a holistic discipline that encompasses folk medicine and African spirituality
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Ghanaians are eating more fast food ‑ here’s why
We argue that it’s imperative that public health policies should be directed towards giving health and nutrition information about fast food
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Ghana records about 28,000 new cancer cases annually – Expert
Globally, infectious diseases are expected to decline by about 6% in the coming years, while non-communicable diseases
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What are the benefits of consuming papaya? When and how much should you consume?
People with latex allergy should also be cautious, as papaya may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals. Avoid unripe papaya
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WHO praises Ghana’s Free Primary Health Care programme
“I congratulate the President of Ghana and the Minister of Health on the launch of the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) initiative,” he wrote.
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Ghana: Illegal Street Drug Hawking Spreads- Despite Public Health Warnings
THERE is a worrying new normal unfolding on the streets of Accra and other parts of the country and it should concern us all. The
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Illegal mining threatens medicinal plants – Expert warns
Dr Prince Mawutor, a researcher at the Centre for Plant Medicine Research, has warned that illegal mining and toxic chemicals are threatening medicinal plants and
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Over 900 attend launch of landmark book on African traditional medicine for professionals
“The Ministry continues to support initiatives that promote evidence-based traditional medicine and professional development within the sector,” she said.
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Herbalist advocates establishment of plant medicine research departments
He called for effective collaboration among stakeholders in the sector for the establishment of those research departments
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Third-trimester sex supports maternal wellness – Expert reveals
If you have certain conditions like recurring miscarriages, you should not do any form of exercise unless your doctor advises you,” she warned.
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Traditional medicine can cure HIV/AIDS, stroke, snake bite, others – Pa Onibonokuta
There are dosages or some forms of measurements for indigenous herbal drugs. However, it depends on the nature of the diseases
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Mahama: Over 50% of Africans depend on herbal medicine
Even today, more than 50% of our population relies on herbs and natural forest resources for medicine,” he stated.