When the Diabetes Youth Care, a non-governmental organisation which caters for children with diabetes, visited little Pamela Wayor at Osu, in the Greater Accra region, she met us wearing a broad infectious smile. The Diabetes Youth Care had read a feature I wrote about the plight of the 13 year old girl and with the … Read more
This article has been necessitated by my longtime observation that the Ghanaian media treat health in a restricted, straightjacket manner. The WHO defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. This will inform even a lay person that health is a multifaceted, … Read more
“God knows I have done my best for Kimbly; but I can no longer continue thinking about his death. I have to move on now and find ways of pushing my two other siblings.” These were words from 16-year old Vanessa Kyei, Kimbly’s elder sister when I visited the family home at Pig Farm in … Read more
“God knows I have done my best for Kimbly; but I can no longer continue thinking about his death. I have to move on now and find ways of pushing my two other siblings.” These were words from 16-year old Vanessa Kyei, Kimbly’s elder sister when I visited the family home at Pig Farm in … Read more
The ‘think health, think the MD’ posturing of the Ghana media is a monster This article has been necessitated by my longtime observation that the Ghanaian media treat health in a restricted, straightjacket manner. The WHO defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease … Read more
The sale of coconut has taken centre stage in Kumasi, following a revelation that it can cure erectile dysfunction among men. As a result, thousands of people are patronising coconut juice on a daily basis, hoping that their erectile problems would be solved, The Chronicle has gathered. This paper has gathered that the tropical fruit juice, … Read more
Ghanaians have been advised to put premium on food safety; going the extra mile to make sure that the food they eat is free from any bacterial infection. Mr. David Asah-Kissiedu, Deputy Chief Dietician, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), expressed deep worry about the situation where many tended to overlook proper hygiene at the various … Read more
Ghanaians have been advised to put premium on food safety by going the extra mile to make sure that the food they eat is free from any bacterial infection. Mr. David Asah-Kissiedu, Deputy Chief Dietician, Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), expressed deep worry about the situation where many overlook proper hygiene at the various stages … Read more
Dr Ebenezer Badoe, a Neuro-Peadiatrician at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has reiterated the need to implement a multidisciplinary working method in managing cerebral palsy patients. He explained that cerebral palsy patients may have different issues that will require the various professionals to handle and thus promote better understanding of the condition among health workers. Cerebral … Read more
In this report, Odimegwu Onwumerewrites that some households can no longer take absolute care of their children living with cerebral palsy or stigmas associated with the condition Air Vice-Marshall Femi Gbadebo (Rtd) has a 20-year-old son who is suffering from cerebral palsy (CP). “Having managed my son’s condition for quite some time and travelled extensively … Read more
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of a Ghanaian woman came to a tragic close after police revealed she jumped in front of an oncoming train at the Whitehall Street station in Manhattan. Linda Afriyie, 54, was struck and killed by a southbound R train as it entered the Whitehall Street station Monday at 9:03 a.m., … Read more