Medical

Ms Vera Boakye, the Nutritionist at the Tema General Hospital, says practicing personal hygiene as a lactating mother is essential in keeping the baby happy and healthy. 'It is important to also use disposable nursing pads to soak breastmilk dripplin...

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. It said NCDs such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke and kidney disorders were becoming a major bur...

The Council of Bono and Ahafo Association of North America (COBAANA) has announced the construction of US$450,000 dialysis centre in Sunyani, beginning with a fund-raising rally to mobilise the required resources for the project. The COBAANA comprise...

The Council of Bono and Ahafo Association of North America (COBAANA) has announced the construction of US$450,000 dialysis centre in Sunyani, beginning with a fund-raising rally to mobilise the required resources for the project. The COBAANA comprise...

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the country. It said NCDs such as diabetes, hypertension, stroke and kidney disorders were becoming a major bur...

Ghana has made tremendous progress in reducing neonatal mortality rates from 29 deaths per 1,000 Live Births (LB) in 2014, to 17 per 1,000 LB in 2023. This shows commitment towards improving newborn health using a separate national health strategy. ...

Ms. Emelia Ofori Agyemang, Midwife and Facility Head of the Bediako Community Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound, has advised women to undergo routine gynaecological examinations for early detection of fibroids. Ms Agyemang said such routin...

In the observation of World Lung Cancer Day, AstraZeneca has committed to improve lung cancer outcomes in Africa by offering screening for early detection. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide, with an estimated 2 milli...