E-cigarettes should be available on prescription, according to Public Health England (PHE). The agency wants them to be prescribed on the NHS within the next few years because of how successful they have been in helping people give up smoking. An independent review of the latest evidence, published by PHE, suggests at least 20,000 people … Read more
Nutrition is one crucial entity that you should always consider in a bid to up your performance as a player and with the Ghana Premier League starting this weekend players should take this aspect seriously. The mastery of nutrition, therefore, remains the number one ingredient for healthy and sustainable gameplay. The game of football involves … Read more
The Ministry of Health has received financial clearance to recruit 4,000 private medical practitioners to work in public health facilities in the country. Public Relations Officer of the Ministry, Robert Cudjoe, who revealed this to TV3’s Daniel Opoku on Monday, said “…the possibility that these people will be engaged in the next few months I … Read more
The nationwide intermittent shortages of mental health drugs is retarding the recovery process of patients in the Brong-Ahafo Region, investigation by the Ghana News Agency (GNA) has revealed. The shortages of psychiatric medication also worsens the health condition of patients and their rehabilitation. The common illnesses recorded among the patients are psychotic and depressive disorders, … Read more
At least two patients on admission at the 37 Military Hospital in Accra say their mobile phones have been stolen from their bedside while they were asleep. The patients say they were shocked to discover that their phones had been stolen from them within their wards. According to them, the authorities of the hospital are … Read more
It occurs as a result of damage to the peripheral nerves and often causes numbness, weakness, and pain in the hands and feet. 1 traumatic injuries 2 infections 3 Diabetes mellitus 4 exposure to toxins and chemicals 5 certain medications 6 Alcoholism 7 vitamin deficiencies 8 Autoimmune diseases 9 smoking 1 loss of coordination 2 … Read more
A number of media houses and product owners, who are alleged to have flouted the country’s law on public health through the advertisement of drugs they claim to cure or prevent some manageable diseases, are to be prosecuted. The Public Health Act 851(5) prohibits advertisement of drugs for the treatment, prevention and cure for HIV/AIDs, … Read more
Founder of Perez Chapel International, Bishop Charles Agyin-Asare has organized a free medical screening and party for some less-privileged in society as part of activities marking the celebration of his 35th anniversary in ministry. The event which took place on Saturday January, 27 at the Black Star Square in Accra, saw thousands of people turn … Read more
A 37 year old herbalist, Mallam Abdul Razak Mohamed, resident at Suhum in the Eastern Region, claims to have found cure for HIV and AIDS to end the pain and suffering of people infected with it. Mallam Mohamed, who walked into the Eastern Region office of the Technical Support Unit (TSU) of the Ghana AID … Read more
The Union for International Cancer Control, a body spearheading the fight against cancer, has selected Kumasi to be part of the ‘City Cancer Challenge [cican]2025’’ project. This recognition makes Kumasi the first African city and fourth in the world to become part of the project, which aims at increasing access to quality cancer treatment. At … Read more
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has left Ghana for the United Kingdom on the advice of his doctors, a statement from the Presidency says. Dr Bawumia left Ghana on Friday in the company of his wife, Samira. The Vice President was taken ill on Friday. Sign up for GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of … Read more
Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has been flown to the United Kingdom after series of tests by his doctors. The vice president was takenn ill on Friday. A statement from the presidency said his doctors referred him to specialists in the UK “for further observation”. Sign up for GhanaStar.com to receive daily email alerts of … Read more
Ghanaian-German Hollywood actor Boris Ofuatey Kodjoe and his wife, Nicole, have paid a courtesy visit to FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital, to acquaint themselves with the facility as well as spend time with children undergoing complex spine treatments at the facility. The couple, who were moved by the vision of the Founder, CEO and President, Prof. Oheneba … Read more
The Management of Mathias Catholic Hospital have poured out their heartfelt gratitude to the Member of Parliament for Pru East for making the Christmas season a memorable one to them. Dr. Kwabena Donkor spent the Christmas Day at the hospital in Yeji in the Brong Ahafo region. Whilst there, the MP for Pru East spent … Read more
When it comes to a perfect skin nutrition, Ghanaian dishes are enough to make up a menu that will give you that flawless glowing skin you so much desire! The saying that “you are what you eat” has proven itself to be a fact over time both through study and real life experiences. A lot … Read more
Swine Flu Vaccines – Vaccines for the H1N1 flu have arrived the country says the Ministry of Health. The Public Relations Officer officer at the ministry who interacted with Citi News said that a meeting will be held later on Thursday, to determine distribution arrangements of the vaccines. Swine Flu: Swine Flu: Everything You Should Know About … Read more
Rwanda Bans Shisha – The government of Rwanda has banned smoking of water-pipe tobacco, popularly known as shisha. In a public notice dated, 14/12/2017, the government also censored advertisements, as well as merchandising of the substance. See Also: 10 Countries Where Use Of Marijuana Is Legal This makes Rwanda the second country in Africa to ban shisha … Read more
Swine Flu – Drugs will be administered to carriers, as well as those quarantined for the endemic swine flu disease. Ghana Education Service (GES) issued a statement after a meeting with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) that a drug for the treatment of the disease will be making their way … Read more
KATH Mother and Baby Unit – The documentary by JoyNews’ SSeth Kwame Boateng highlighting the defects and deteriorating nature of the old facility that led to high rates of maternal and child mortality at the hospital; has seen to the setting up of a complete and gigantic maternity unit at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). … Read more
At least one student of the Bawku Senior High Technical School has been confirmed dead following what is believe to be an outbreak of meningitis in the school. Five more students have been admitted at the Bawku Presbyterian Hospital on Wednesday. Doctors at the hospital confirmed to TV3’s Upper East regional correspondent, Rabiu Tanko Mohammed, … Read more