Health

Depression: A Silent Struggle – Depression is a widespread and debilitating mental illness that can affect anyone, regardless of their social status, financial situation, or life circumstances. While heartbreak is often a temporary state of sadness and despair, depression can persist for extended periods, significantly impacting an individual’s daily life …

Deputy Director General Of Ghana Health Service Visits Sankore Health Centre – The Deputy Director General of Ghana Health Service, Dr Anthony Adofo Ofosu, MBChB , MPH, FGPS, Msc (Epid) DTMH visited Sankore Health Center in the Asunafo South District in Ahafo Region. As he tours the region to monitor …

6 Fruits That Will Give You Harder Erections – Here are some fruits that can help you stay erect and support a medically sound erectile dysfunction treatment. 1. Watermelon Packed with citrulline, this juicy fruit helps increase blood flow, giving you harder, longer-lasting erections. 2. Peaches These sweet, juicy fruits …

NHIS Introduces “Sunshine Policy” – The Chief Executive Officer of National Health Insurance Authority, Dr. Okoe Boye, has revealed that the Authority has introduce a new policy dubbed “Sunshine” He explained that, “Sunshine” seeks to throw more light on the dealings of the NHIS in terms of payment to health …

Safer Sex Mistakes That Can Lead To Sexually Transmitted Infections – When it comes to the basics of sex education, often the only things people learn about are the importance of wearing condoms and STI transmission — in short, they’re taught how to prevent worst-case scenarios, rather than educated in …

Can Sex Lower Your Prostate Cancer Risk? – The secret to keeping your prostate healthy might be spelled out with three letters: S-E-X. Research suggests that more frequent ejaculation — whether during sex or masturbation — could lower your risk of prostate cancer. Is more sex good for your prostate? …

Ghana Health Service Issues Rabies Alert – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a health alert following a confirmed rabies outbreak in the Ashanti Region. As of Monday, September 12, 2022, the region had recorded a total of four confirmed cases and one probable case. The cases were reported …

Silent Killer On The Prowl: 35% Adults Hypertensive – Data available to the Ministry of Health indicates that approximately 35 percent of the adult population of the country are hypertensive, the disease described as a silent killer if not controlled, with many more affected people unaware of their condition or …

3000 Nurses, Midwives Leave Ghana For Greener Pastures – About 3,000 nurses and midwives have left the country this year alone to seek greener pastures abroad, according to the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA). The association says if working conditions are not improved, the numbers could further go …