NUTRITION AND HYPERTENSION
It has long been established that the excessive intake of salt, especially ones that contain sodium has a massive effect on the negative towards hypertension.
School nutrition and health intervention begins in Eastern Region
The four-star diet as recommended by UNICEF for children include staples like cereals, starchy roots and tubers, legumes, fruits and vegetable
Pharmacist expresses concern over HIV figures in Ellembelle
By GNA A Pharmacist at Anglogold Ashanti, Mr Clement Clinton Blay says statistics available at the Ghana AIDS Commission paint an alarming picture of HIV infections in the Ellembelle District. According to him, analysis by the GAC identified the Ellembelle District with the highest HIV prevalence for adults between ages of 15 and 49 with […]
We need Regulations to control trans-fatty acids in Ghana – Lecturer
By GNA Dr Phyllis Addo, a Lecturer at the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) says trans-fatty acids (TFAs) in imported and locally produced foods could be a problem in Ghana if regulations are not put in place to control it. She said the Ghanaian markets have been flooded with imported processed foods that […]
Kenya: Health Ministry Embarks on Malaria Eradication in Four Low Risk Counties
The Ministry of Health has said it is working towards having in place robust structures by 2023 with close collaboration with county governments