Category: Heath
Proven Health Benefits of Eating Eggs
Whole eggs are nutritionally rich, supplying almost every nutrient needed. They have one of the lowest energy-to-nutrient density ratios of any food [...]
Dr Bawumia advocates local capacity building in health sector
The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has stressed the need to build local capacity in the health sector.
That, he said, was because the countr [...]
MOH to open 2023/2024 nursing online admission portal
The Ministry of Health has released instructions for prospective applicants seeking admission into health training institutions for the 2024/2025 aca [...]
FDA advises market women to sell only iodized salt
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has engaged market women in Agblobloshie in a grand durbar/open forum to appeal to them to ensure that only iodize [...]
Gh¢180M disbursed to healthcare providers nationwide – NHIA
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢180 million to various categories of healthcare providers across the country.
The [...]
Research shows non-communicable disease is at the rise in West Africa
Research conducted by West African health institutions has revealed a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertensio [...]
5 harmful effects of thumb-sucking you probably didn’t know about
Thumb sucking: a seemingly innocent habit that's as common as it is comforting.
Yet, beneath its serene surface, this reflexive act carries potent [...]
Glaucoma: Symptoms, causes, treatments and prevention
Glaucoma is like that sneaky villain in horror movies – it creeps up on you silently and before you know it, bam! It's got your eyesight in its grip. [...]
KATH Doctors lament 500% increase in stroke cases annually
Professor Stephen Sarfo, a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, has revealed a notable rise in stroke cases at the facility.
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What is Demyelination?: Causes, symptoms and treatments
Demyelination – a term that might sound like scientific jargon but has real-world implications for many.
Understanding its symptoms, causes, and a [...]