Health

The Oti Regional Health Director, Dr. Osei Kuffour Afreh, has voiced serious concerns regarding the safety of health workers in Nkwanta South, as escalating violence continues to threaten the region. Dr. Kuffour warned that if attacks on…
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Michael Amankwa, CEO of Knoxxi Limited, recently shared an inspiring personal journey on LinkedIn, detailing the transformative effects of physical activity on his overall health and well-being. By meticulously analysing his personal…
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The National Lottery Authority (NLA) has a new acting director-general following the appointment of Mohammed Abdul-Salam. Effective January 15, 2025, Abdul-Salam takes on the role with a mandate to steer the Authority’s operations and…
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President John Dramani Mahama has revoked the appointment of Edward Nana Yaw Koranteng as Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Income and Investment Fund (MIIF), effective immediately. In a letter dated January 13, 2025, and signed by…
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Oral sex has now been identified as the leading cause of throat cancer, overtaking smoking, alcohol consumption, and poor diet, according to medical experts. The rise of oropharyngeal cancer, which affects the tonsils and the back of the…
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A mysterious disease affecting fish in the Ellembelle District’s Kamgbunli community is causing severe disruption to local fishing activities, with fishermen raising alarm over its potential impact on their livelihoods. Fishing…
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A cholera outbreak that struck Ghana in October 2024 has claimed 40 lives, with 398 additional cases reported across five regions, according to data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS). Dr. Dennis Laryea, Head of Disease Surveillance at…
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Dr. Margaret Harris, spokesperson for the World Health Organisation (WHO), has reassured the public that the recent surge in respiratory viruses in China is typical for the winter season, and no emergency declarations have been made. In…
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China is currently facing a surge in cases of a new strain of infectious respiratory virus, human metapneumovirus (HMPV), triggering widespread public concern. This winter, HMPV infections have spiked across northern Chinese provinces,…
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Minister for Information and Spokesperson for the Government Transition Team, Fatimatu Abubakar, has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's administration for making significant strides in Ghana’s health sector. Speaking on…
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