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Research reveals that 50% of Ghanaians are obese or overweight
The first ever most comprehensive survey on obesity and other lifestyle behaviours in the country shows that majority of Ghanaians are overweight or obese.
Preliminary findings of…
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1 doctor to 6,500 people: GMA wants medical school in each region
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has advocated the decentralisation of post-graduate medical education as a long-term measure to resolving poor and inequitable distribution of…
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Detoxification of the body regularly has several benefits
Detoxification or ‘detox’ are short-term interventions designed to eliminate toxins from the body, promote health and assist with weight loss.
Over time, the body gets run down from…
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332,000 Ghanaians have severe visual impairment
95% need glasses but don’t have access
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Economic crisis: Medicine suppliers return to cash and carry
Some pharmaceutical groups in Ghana have called on authorities of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Private Health Insurance companies to give all accredited pharma…
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Only use antibiotics prescribed by a certified health professional
The word antimicrobial was derived from the Greek words anti (against), mikros (little), and bios (life) and refers to all agents that act against microbial organisms.
It is an agent…
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Breast cancer is not a death sentence when detected early
Stories paint gloomy pictures of breast cancer all the time.
The month of October which has been set aside for breast cancer awareness is a reminder of sad experiences some family…
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How some health professionals are killing patients in Ghana
It is trite knowledge that diseases and sicknesses are consequentially an integral part of our daily lives.
No matter how well we take good care of ourselves, we can never escape the…
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Causes of recurrent and frequent pregnancy losses
Pregnancy and childbirth are a gift from God and even when pregnancy is unplanned, they are often wanted.
Frequent and recurrent pregnancy losses have broken homes.
In-laws are at…
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Dr Bawumia: Agenda 111 to bridge 60yr gap in access to health
Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia says Agenda 111, is the result of government’s determination to close the gaping lack of access to healthcare facilities, especially in remote areas…
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