A total of 234 men died of prostate cancer in Ghana from 2013 to 2022, a report in the Journal of the West African College of Surgeons has revealed. The report said the deaths were caused by the aggressive nature of the disease and its late diagnosis. According to the …
Read More »Ashanti Region Launches 8th Covid-19 Vaccination Week Campaign.
As the world continues to battle the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate in Ghana has taken a proactive step towards protecting its population. Today, September 20th, 2023, they have officially launched the 8th Covid-19 Vaccination Week Campaign, under the theme, “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated …
Read More »Majority Leader ‘Composes’ Song For Vice President Bawumia
The political atmosphere in the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is getting tense as the party nears its presidential primaries scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2024. The contenders in the race, including Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and Assin Central Member of Parliament Kennedy Agyapong, and their backers are canvassing …
Read More »Orbis International Enhances Eye Care in Ashanti Region with Generous Equipment Donation.
In a significant effort to bolster the quality of eye care services in the Ashanti Region, Orbis International, a renowned humanitarian organization dedicated to eye health, has today, 15th September, 2023, extended its benevolent hand once more. A recent donation of vital eye care equipment to the Ashanti Regional Health …
Read More »‘Wee Toffee’ Use On The Rise Among SHS, JHS Students – Mental Health Coordinator Reveals
Bongo District Mental Health Coordinator, Prince Kofi Yeboah, has expressed worry over the rise in sales and consumption of psychoactive drugs on the various campuses of Senior High schools (SHSs) and Basic Schools in the Bongo District of the Upper East Region. He observes that young people are gradually losing …
Read More »Let’s Do Well To Protect Ourselves From HIV/AIDS – MP Hopeful Tells Constituents.
Member of Parliament hopeful for Amenfi Central in the Western Region on the ticket of the NDC has admonished constituents to do well to protect themselves from contacting HIV/AIDS. Giving statistics ,the only female politician to have won the Amenfi Central Parliamentary Primaries indicated that a whooping population of 16,574 …
Read More »Ghanaian Woman Seeks Aid After Contracting HIV From 5-year Boyfriend
In an interview with TV3, a 40-year-old Ghanaian woman has opened up about her challenging situation, grappling with a difficult decision between parting ways with her fiancé or embracing an uncertain future. The revelation came to light after she discovered that her partner had concealed his HIV-positive status throughout their …
Read More »Watch How To Use HIV Self-test Kit.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is currently on the rise in Ghana, and according to the Ghana AIDS Commission, over 100,000 persons in the country are HIV carriers but do not know. Due to the stigmatization surrounding HIV, a lot of individuals are hesitant to go to health centres to get …
Read More »A/R: Workers of Kumasi South Hospital Bound To Kick Against The Appointment Of The Retired Former KATH CEO.
In a surprising turn of events, the medical community at Kumasi South Hospital also known as Agogo Hospital in the Ashanti Region finds itself embroiled in a controversy over the appointment of Dr. Oheneba Owusu-Danso, the retired former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). …
Read More »Women Using Diapers Instead Of Pads During Menstruation – Kwesi Pratt Blasts Govt
The exorbitant cost of sanitary towels in Ghana has compelled some women to resort to alternative methods and materials for managing menstruation. From utilizing untreated fabrics and tissues to employing unconventional materials like corn husks, an increasing number of women have even turned to using diapers during their periods. Kwesi …
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