Health

Over 3000 nurses have “fled” Ghana since 2020 for better opportunities GHS reports – The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has disclosed that a staggering 3,688 health personnel, including professional and critical caregivers, have departed the country in search of better prospects since 2020. Citing poor working conditions as a primary …

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 …