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Donor-Funded ARVs Cleared From Port, Head to Health Facilities Nationwide Ghana’s stock of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) has finally cleared port. The medicines are now at the Central Medical Stores, being readied for distribution to the regions. From there, they’ll move…
Police seize 500 cartons of Tramadol at Widana, Burkinabe arrested The Upper East Regional Police Command has seized about 500 cartons of assorted brands of Tramadol in an intelligence-led operation at Widana, with one Burkinabe national arrested. The operation was…
Police arrest woman over alleged sale of unapproved fruit-ripening chemicals at Madina Market The Madina-La Nkwantanang Municipal Assembly taskforce, in collaboration with the Madina Police and the Environmental Health Unit, has arrested a woman suspected of selling unapproved chemicals allegedly…
Food hygiene is an essential part of protecting your health. From washing your hands and keeping kitchen surfaces clean to storing food correctly and cooking it thoroughly, simple everyday habits can significantly reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Food is…
Tamale’s Aisha Hospital delivers first IVF baby, commissions dialysis unit Aisha Hospital in Tamale has successfully delivered its first In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) baby and commissioned a new dialysis unit, marking a major milestone in specialist healthcare delivery in Northern…
Low HIV Testing Among Men Skews Full Picture – GAC The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC), Dr Kharmacelle Akanbong, has called for increased HIV testing among men, warning that persistently low testing rates are making it difficult to…
FDA Warns Public Against Buying Flood-Damaged Food The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has warned the public against buying or consuming food and beverage products that may have been affected by floodwater. The Authority cautioned consumers to be particularly careful…
NACOC Charges 5 Over 320kg Meth Shipment to Australia The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arraigned five Ghanaians before the Accra High Court over the alleged exportation of 320 kilogrammes of methamphetamine concealed in a consignment of coconut charcoal from…
Jomoro Assembly Launches Free Primary Healthcare Programme The Jomoro Municipal Assembly in the Western Region has launched a Free Primary Healthcare programme aimed at improving access to quality and affordable healthcare for residents across the municipality. The initiative was launched…
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has become the country's deadliest on record, killing at least 2,325 people as health authorities confront rapid transmission and the absence of a licensed vaccine specifically for Bundibugyo virus.
Ashanti Region records Ghana’s highest maternal deaths The Ashanti Region recorded Ghana’s highest share of maternal deaths in 2025, with health authorities calling for stronger interventions to prevent women from dying during pregnancy and childbirth. Data from the Ashanti Regional…
NACOC Arrests 10 KTU Students Over Alleged Trafficking of Cannabis-Infused Products The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested ten students of Koforidua Technical University (KTU) for allegedly producing, distributing and selling cannabis-infused drinks and ice creams during the Students’ Representative…
Fitness Influencer Clavicular Reveals He Started Taking Testosterone at 14, Calls Natural Training “a Waste” Fitness influencer Clavicular, known for his controversial “looksmaxxing” content, has revealed that he began using testosterone and performance-enhancing drugs at just 14 years old, arguing…
Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the body’s immune system overreacts to an infection and begins damaging its own tissues and organs. Without prompt treatment, sepsis can rapidly progress to septic shock, multiple organ failure and death.…
A wide view of the Weija Children's Hospital, a 120-bed specialist paediatric facility in Greater Accra that has become the focus of renewed public attention following an EOCO investigation and continued delays in opening.
Indigestion is one of the most common digestive complaints, affecting millions of people worldwide each year. While it is usually not a serious condition, persistent or recurring indigestion can sometimes signal an underlying health problem that requires medical attention. Known…
Bloating is something almost everyone experiences at some point. Whether it happens after a large meal, during periods of stress or for no obvious reason, a bloated stomach can leave you feeling uncomfortable, full and even in pain. In most…
The WHO has launched the first clinical trial of Ebola treatments in DR Congo after the outbreak claimed 447 lives. Scientists hope the study will improve survival rates.
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