Health
Ghana’s batmen hunting for pandemic clues
Bats are essential to the world’s ecosystems, but they are known carriers of several viruses. Humans are increasingly encroaching upon their habitats, adding to the risk of new pandemics, so scientists are studying bats for any clues about how to
Food Safety: Assembly destroys ‘tuozaafi’ flour dried on pavement
The Environmental Health Officers of the Ayawaso East Municipal Assembly (AEMA) have destroyed over 200 kilogrammes of contaminated maize flour meant for the preparation of local dish, ‘tuozaafi’ for safety.The flour was mixed with sand and properly di…
‘Embrace science, not mallams’ – Former Asante Kotoko coach Aboubakar Ouattara urges Ghanaian clubs
Former Asante Kotoko coach Aboubakar Ouattara emphasizes the importance of embracing the scientific aspects of football rather than relying on spiritual assistance from “mallams”, advising Ghanaian clubs to prioritize technical and financial investment…
A Clean Hospital is patient safety Requirement-Pharmacist
The Chief Pharmacist of the Accra branch of Cocoa Clinic, Dr. Edward Amporful says a clean hospital is a prerequisite for the safety of patients who visit the facility for various purposes.Dr. Amporful made the remark when staff of
Group pays medical bills of nursing mothers at Obuasi Government Hospital
Poatnation, a popular social group in Obuasi, has donated assorted baby care products to the maternity ward of the Obuasi Government Hospital.The group also paid for the medical bills of some mothers amounting to GHC 10,000.00.The items donated includ…
Pregnant women must do their best to reduce stress – Medical Officer
Pregnant women have been advised to do their best to reduce such stress, as failure to do so could lead to higher blood pressure.High blood pressure, in turn, could endanger their lives and that of their babies.Stress is one
OmniBSIC Bank promotes healthy living with successful second quarter Health Walk
OmniBSIC Bank, a leading financial institution in Ghana, successfully organized its second quarterly health walk in the heart of Accra. The objective of the event was to raise awareness about the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle among the …
Tooth loss is not a sign of ageing – Dental Surgery Technician
Tooth loss is not a sign of ageing but rather a sign of poor oral hygiene, Ms Augustina Worlasi Seadzi, a Dental Surgery Technician at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) in Tema, has stated.She explained that not taking good care