Africa’s Avoidable Deaths
A couple of weeks ago, Kervin Kofi Moses, a 15-year old student of Ghana's Achimota School, died at the 37 Military Hospital after falling ill at school. His distraught mother called for the school...
Tag: Health_Medical_Pharma
Nigerian Appointed UN Deputy Secretary-General
The incoming Secretary-General of the UN, Mr. Antonio Guterres, has appointed Ms. Amina J. Mohammed of Nigeria as his deputy. She will hold the second highest position in the Organization from 1st...
Max International Donates To Children’s Ward of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Global nutraceutical leader Max International Ghana has presented a cheque for GH¢15,000 to the Paediatric Department of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The donation is expected to help treat...
First Sky Group Donates GHc2.6m To Korle Bu Renal Unit
First Sky group donates GHc 2.6m to Korle Bu renal unit to take care of the medical bills of patients at the unit… The Chief Executive Officer of the First Sky group of companies, Eric Kutortse,...
Babies Made From Three People Approved In UK
Babies made from two women and one man have been approved by the UK’s fertility regulator. The historic and controversial move is to prevent children being born with deadly genetic diseases....
Malaria Control Improves For Vulnerable In Africa
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Malaria Report 2016 reveals that children and pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa have greater access to effective malaria control. The report indicates...
First Sky Group Donates GHc 2.6m To Korle Bu Renal Unit
The Chief Executive Officer of the First Sky group of companies, Eric Kutortse, has donated over GHc 2.6 million to the renal unit of the Korle Bu teaching hospital to offset the burden of unpaid...
India Doctor To Operate On ‘500kg’ Egyptian Woman
An Egyptian woman, believed to be the world’s heaviest woman at 500kg (1,102lb), will soon be flown to India for weight reduction surgery. Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty, 36, will be flown on a chartered...
Nyaho Medical Centre Organises Health Bazaar
As part of efforts to promote health and wellbeing ahead of the Christmas Season, Nyaho Medical Centre, a leading health facility in the country, has held a Health Bazaar. The Bazaar, which was held...
‘Exercise Boosts Men’s Sperm Count’
Doing at least half an hour of exercise three times a week may boost men’s sperm count, say scientists. Men who took up running and stuck with it had more “healthy swimmers”, according to the...
Reduce Alcohol Intake; We Need You Alive – MP To NPP Supporters
Manu supporters have been involved in risky activities in their jubilant mood New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for New Juaben South Constituency in the Eastern region, Dr. Mark Asibey...
Gov’t Under Pressure To Recruit More Biomedical Scientists
The Ghana Association of Biomedical Laboratory Scientists (GABMLS) has called on government to “as a matter of urgency” grant clearance for the recruitment of licenced medical laboratory...
Becca Dances To A Peaceful Election
Be happy!!! Ghana is so much fun!!! I'm in love with Ghana!!! Such a patient and tolerant nation. I'm absolutely proud to be Ghanaian #BeccaHearts???? #BeccaHearts???? #beccahearts4peace #beshiwo...
Four Feared Dead, 20 Others Seriously Injured In Suhum
About 20 persons injured received treatment at the Hospital Four persons are feared dead after a Kia truck ran over them Friday night in Suhum-Okorase in the Eastern Region while they jubilating at...
Listen: Dr Amir – Samankwue Ft Harrysong X Timaya Lyrics and Download
Listen to the lyrics of Dr Amir – Samankwue ft Harrysong x Timayaand download the mp3 track for the newly released track titled: Dr Amir – Samankwue ft Harrysong x Timaya. Five Star Music...
Wasting Insane Youths In The Streets
In this report, Odimegwu Onwumere writes that a compassionate Nigerian rescued an insane young lady from the Abuja streets recently and admitted her to a hospital; while the Nigerian winks that many...
205 Constituency Results
Collated provisional results from 205 constituencies out of 275 Collated provisional results from 205 constituencies out of 275: Nana Akufo-Addo (NPP) – 53.32% John Dramani Mahama (NDC) – 44.76...
Chinese Nursing Home Pays Relatives To Visit
It costs up to $5,300 per year for an individual to stay at the non-profit facility. A nursing home in China has experienced an influx of visitors after offering vouchers to relatives that visit...
Kenya Court Halts HIV Data Collection
Patricia Asero Ochieng, who is HIV positive, says the ruling will protect those with the virus from stigmatisation A Kenyan high court has ruled that a government directive to collect data on...
Government’s Role In Cancer Multiplication
Odimegwu Onwumere writes that the inability of the government to refurbish medical centres with modern radiotherapy machines has led to many cancer patients squirm their teeth in anguish while others...