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Hwentia, potential source of antimalarial drugs – Professor Nyarko-Boampong

A popular Ghanaian spice used in local drinks, soup and porridges, Hwentia, also known as Grains of Selim, has been pinned to have anti-fever and anti-malarial properties. Researchers from the…

Troy May 23, 2022

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What is Monkeypox? Get the facts right

Monkeypox is caused by monkeypox virus, a member of the Orthopoxvirus genus in the family Poxviridae. Monkeypox is a viral zoonotic disease that occurs primarily in tropical rainforest areas of…

Troy May 19, 2022

Health

Prevention and Causes of Kidney stone

Kidneys stones(nephrolithiasis) is Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and acid salts that stick together in concentrated urine. They can be painful when passing through the urinary tract, but…

Felix Owusu May 12, 2022

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Pharmacist warns women of the risks of vagina wash

The use of vaginal wash and feminine hygiene products can lead to bacterial infections and subsequently increase the risk of cervical cancer, Mr Stephen Turreh, a Pharmacist at the Ashaiman…

Felix Owusu May 10, 2022

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Why you should never spend over 10 minutes in the toilet- Nigerian doctor drops ‘facts’

A Nigerian doctor has taken to social media to reveal why it’s not advisable to spend over ten minutes in the loo. Identified as Dr. Olufunmilayo, the medical practitioner said…

Troy April 8, 2022

Foreign Health News

Create breastfeeding areas at workplaces – UNICEF Ghana

UNICEF Ghana has called on corporate organisations and employers to establish breastfeeding areas at workplaces and further make arrangements for regular breaks to enable breastfeeding employees who decide to bring…

Troy April 7, 2022

Health News

Ghana launches “March to Kigali” campaign tomorrow

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the country are joining forces with other international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and advocacy networks to launch the “March to Kigali” campaign in Ghana tomorrow, Thursday,…

Troy April 7, 2022