Lack of Public Education, Screening Hesitancy Contribute to Rise in Non-Communicable Diseases, says Dr. Ofosu
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Eastern Regional Director of Health Services, Dr. Winfred Ofosu has mentioned that Non-Communicable Diseases, NCDs such as cancers, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and chronic lung illnesses are currently on the rise claiming many lives in the region. Dr. Ofosu noted that low public education on such NCDs and public hesitancy to […]
No Lassa Fever in Ghana- Ghana Health Service
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) last month declared Ghana free of the Lassa fever outbreak recorded in the country. The Director of Public Health at the GHS, Dr Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe told the GNA that the disease had been contained as no new cases had been reported over the past 28 days. The GHS data has […]
Donald Trump under arrest at New York Court
Donald Trump is the first former US President to be arrested on criminal charges. He is being arraigned at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse on criminal charges said to be related to hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016. He left his home at Trump Tower shortly after 13.00 local time […]
Mohammed Kudus: Ghana’s football prodigy named in 2023 Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list
By Seli Baisie Ghana’s football prodigy Mohammed Kudus has been named in Forbes Africa’s 2023 30 Under 30 list. Kudus has been an undeniable force to be reckoned with for both his club and his country in the current football season. His remarkable performances on the pitch have earned him praise from fans and experts […]
NASA names first woman and black man on Moon mission
The US space agency Nasa has named the four astronauts who will take humanity back to the Moon, after a 50-year gap. Christina Koch will become the first woman astronaut ever assigned to a lunar mission, while Victor Glover will be the first black astronaut on one. They will join Reid Wiseman and Jeremy Hansen […]
We Shall Fix the Economy- NPP National Chairman Assures Ghanaians
By Emmanuel Oti Acheampong The National Chairman for the New Patriotic Party, NPP, Mr. Stephen Ayesu Ntim has promised party faithfuls and the entire Ghanaian populace that, the current government under the leadership of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, shall in due course fix the economy and put it back on its glorious path as they […]
Control your cravings for food – IMaH Dietician advises Pregnant women
Ms Ama Hienne Amoako, a Dietician at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), has revealed that cravings during pregnancy can be managed without causing harm to the pregnant mother or the baby. She said while proper nutrition was essential during pregnancy, uncontrolled cravings could result in strange combinations that could harm both the pregnant woman and […]
Finland joins NATO as Russia’s war rages in Ukraine
Finland has joined NATO in a historic shift triggered by the war in Ukraine, prompting anger in Russia where officials have cast the move as a threat. The Finnish flag was raised at the Brussels headquarters of the world’s largest military alliance on Tuesday afternoon, almost a year after Helsinki officially applied to join. Finnish […]
Students of Mataheko D A Basic School appeal to gov’t to scrap taxes on sanitary pads
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Some students of Mataheko D A Basic School in the Ningo-Prampram District of the Greater Accra, have appealed to the government to scrap taxes on sanitary products and pads to enable girls to have easy access to them. According to them the difficulties in going through the natural process for young adolescent […]
Late Major Mahama trial continues April 17
By Beatrice Oppon One of the accused persons being tried for the alleged murder of Major Maxwell Mahama has denied involvement in his lynching by some residents of Denkyira Obuasi in the Central Region in May 2017. The accused Charles Kwaning also known as Akwasi Buah said he tried to stop the mob from assaulting […]
