Health & Fitness
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Diabetes Association of Ghana calls for establishment of Diabetes Council
The National Diabetes Association of Ghana, an umbrella body of the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), is calling on the government…
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One person dies from diabetes and its complications every six seconds –IDF
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) says one person dies from diabetes and its complications every six seconds. Again one in…
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Dr. Susu Kwawukume urges Ghanaians to incorporate swimming as a regular activity to improve their cardiovascular system
Medical experts recommend adults get 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week. Swimming is…
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Greater majority of Ghanaians have reduced hand hygiene practices after the COVID era – CONIWAS
The Coalition of NGOs in Water and Sanitation (CONIWAS), has revealed that a greater majority of Ghanaians have reduced hand…
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Korle Bu to secure a legal framework to formalize transplantation services – Board Chair
The Board Chairman of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr. David Nkansah-Dwamena, says the hospital is working around the clock to…
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Dr. Asamoah-Baah wins WHO’s Public Health Champion award
A Ghanaian public health professional who joined the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 1998 and served global public health for…
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Waste incineration causes more harm than good – Experts
Some stakeholders in the waste management sector have expressed environmental concerns about the use of waste incinerators as an alternative for…
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Over 2.3M Ghanaians living with various mental health conditions – WHO
Ghana is said to have over 2.3 million people living with various mental health conditions, yet mental health care remains…
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Coalition of Hygiene Students demands two-year allowance
A student group calling itself the ‘Coalition of the School of Hygiene Students’ across the country is demanding their allowances…
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Insufficient dialysis treatment facilities in Ghana call for serious attention – Dr. Acquaah-Arhin
The Medical Coordinator of Family Health Hospital (FHH), Dr. Rebecca Acquaah-Arhin, has expressed concern about insufficient dialysis treatment facilities in Ghana. According…
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