One hundred and ten (110) Buruli ulcer and 40 yaws cases have been recorded in the Upper Manya Krobo District in the Eastern region since 2017 to 2022, according to the District Health Directorate. Buruli ulcer Lymphatic Filariases, Onchocerciasis, trachoma, Leprosi, Yaws among others are Neglected Tropical diseases (NTDs) that …

Prostate health is crucial for men’s overall well-being, and diet plays an essential role in maintaining prostate health. Here are some foods that men may need to reduce or avoid in order to promote prostate health, according to Healthline. Red Meat Consumption of red meat, particularly processed and charred meats, has …

John Abdulai Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu has revealed that Fuel Marking Margin (FMM) has been increased as at April 14, 2023. In an April 14 post on his official Facebook timeline, he wrote: “The National Petroleum Authority has just increaesd the Fuel Marking Margin by a whopping 125%. “Expect …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has cautioned the public against new mosquito specie known to be deadlier and spreads malaria faster. The new strain was confirmed in March this year after samples were gathered from Tuba and Dansoman in the Greater Accra Region, Daily Graphic reports. ‘Anopheles Stephensi,’ which was first detected …

The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has projected that the price of petrol may increase by 2 percent in the next pricing window that starts from April 16, 2023. According to COPEC, the projection is based on the increase in international benchmark pricing from $772.75 per metric tonne to $900.20 …

It’s not unusual to feel hungry even after eating a substantial meal. Because of the rigors of your profession and the late hours you might be obliged to work, your body might still be seeking something different even if you eat dinner late at night. It’s recommended not to eat …

Osagyefo Oseadeeyo Agyemang Badu II has spoken about the government’s ongoing engagements with the International Monetary Fund [IMF]. He specifically addressed the amount of money that government was seeking from the international lender describing it as a pittance. In his view, there is a link between the financial support government was seeking …

When cerebral blood flow is interrupted, it can produce a potentially fatal medical emergency known as a stroke. A stroke occurs when the brain’s blood flow is interrupted for some time, causing the death of brain cells. Most people will have some warning signs before a full-blown stroke. This is …

According to Healthline”, Nutrition is an important component of caring for your overall health. What you eat can impact the health of specific body parts, comprising the private part. Research shows that certain foods may assist maintain the health of the private part. For example, some foods can help prevent …

A video alleged to be a shot of a toilet facility of Ghana Senior High School (GHANASCO) in Tamale, the capital town of the Northern Region of Ghana, turned into a sleeping place for students, has gone viral. The said video, which has been sighted by GhanaWeb, showed student mattresses, …

  The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) has announced the appointment of seasoned entrepreneur and Strategic Advisor, Gregor Kos, as its new Head of Office. Mr. Kos is to oversee operations at GCBL headquarters in European Union. He joins the global body with a great deal of professional experience, …

Ghana has become the first country in the world to approve a new malaria vaccine – R21. The vaccine has been described by the scientists who developed it as a “world-changer” citing its effectiveness in combating the disease. According to the BBC, the Food and Drugs Authority, FDA, have assessed …

The vice president of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has given some clarification on reports that the government of the United Kingdom (UK) has barred the recruitment of health workers from Ghana and 53 other countries. According to Simons, Ghanaian health workers have not been barred from travelling to the UK as …

Clinical Nutritionist, Dr. Ben Nuako has warned that people who do not eat fruits risk early death, urging Ghanaians to make it a habit of eating fruits. According to him, his argument is based on the fact that the human system does not produce vitamin C, unlike animals which is …

2024 presidential hopeful, Kofi Koranteng has highlighted the need to absorb the new Artificial Intelligence into our curriculum as part of the teaching syllabus to catch up with global education. His comment was in response to a question as to whether he will Support the introduction of AI in education …

Professional Gamer and betting expert Enoch Hood has shared his view on introducing a 10% tax on betting winnings in the country. Taking to Twitter, Hood said some people may turn to unlicensed or offshore betting sites to avoid paying additional taxes and it can result in an increase in …

    Keith Mason, a British actor and former professional Rugby player, has launched a non-profit sportswear brand to help raise funds for a £25 million brain injury hospital for children in the United Kingdom who are not provided NHS treatment.   Funds to be generated through the sales of …

Tony O. Elumelu   The Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Heirs Holdings, the leading Pan-African investor, Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, will be traveling to Zambia at the invitation of United States Vice President, Kamala Harris.   Mr. Elumelu will join other global leaders at the inaugural …

  Africa’s Global Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has released its audited financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2022, showing impressive performance across major indices. The 2022 financials, filed by the Bank at Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGx) on Thursday, showed that gross earnings rose significantly …

The government is estimated to save almost 50 billion Ghana cedis this year from the suspension of external debt service payments and the domestic debt exchange programme, former President John Mahama has said. This windfall and a reduction of government expenditure, he noted, “could have been used to reduce the …

Ghana is yet to act in respect of a 90-day visa-free arrangement for ordinary passport holders with the Republic of South Africa (RSA), despite the challenges businesses and individuals currently have to go through to acquire a visa to travel to the Southern Africa nation. AviationGhana sources close to the …

A woman’s concerns regarding the size and shape of her breasts are quite normal. While genetics play a major role in determining breast size and form, certain lifestyle choices can hasten or hasten the onset of sagging. We’ll take a look at a few habits that, according to “Healthline,” have …

    The Global Chamber of Business Leaders (GCBL) has released its First Quarter Report for 2023, informing its  Executives and Members around the world about the progress it has made so far this year.   Signing the Report, which was released on March 29th, was the Chairman of GCBL, …

The premier hospital in the Ashanti Region and arguably the second biggest hospital in the country is officially known as the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. The name of the hospital which was built in 1954, as it suggests is in honor of Komfo Anokye, the great priest who per history …

The women empowerment program which is seek to trained them into Liquid soap, After wash soap, Body wash shower cel and Dettol. Aspiring NPP parliamentary candidate for Wassa Amenfi East Constituency Hopeful, Dr Nana Afriyie, has an upcoming empowerment programme slated to take on 6th April, 2023 at Boakyewaa Hotel …

KNUST managements has written officially to exonerate the former President of the KNUST SRC, Mr. Michael Abuah, and former Speaker of the KNUST SRC Parliamentary Council, Mr. Andrew Anokye Kyeremateng, the vice-president, Reginald Amo Yeboah, and Financial Secretary, Derek Dadzie after series of investigations over allegations of misappropriation of funds …

Majority Chief Whip Annor Dompreh has said the Minority caucus should admit that despite the challenges bedeviling the economy, government has made some gains under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The Majority’s comments follow accusations by the Minority caucus that government since 2018, has taken GHS4 billion from the …

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has granted financial clearance to the Ministry of Health (MoH) to employ some six thousand, three hundred and eighty-seven nurses (6,387) this year. The nurses comprise; Assistant Clinical and Nurse Assistant Preventive who completed in 2019 and June 2020 from various public health training institutions. …

According to healthline Erectile dysfunction is more common than you might believe, yet it can be embarrassing to bring up in a doctor’s appointment. Almost half of all men over the age of 40 experience some degree of erectile dysfunction, affecting nearly 30 million men in the United States. Although there …

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration is about to receive two giant industrial printing machines in three weeks from the World Bank under the Public Sector Reform for Results Project (PSRRP). Madam Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, said the arrival of these …