One day you’re in active treatment for breast cancer, and the next you’re not. You might feel an immediate sense of relief and gratitude that you’re still here and the worst may be over. At the same time, side effects from treatment are still with you. Healing takes time. And …
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: KATH raises red flags over high prevalence of breast cancer in Ashanti region
The Breast Care Center at the Okonfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Kumasi Metropolis of the Ashanti, has raised the red flags over the high prevalence of breast cancer in the region According to the center, breast cancers are on the astronomical rise in the Ashanti Region affecting hundreds of …
Read More »HONORING OUR RIVERS
By Kwesi Yankah Ghana is a nation of dreamers no doubt, but our collective imagination occasionally slips and betrays a nation without dreams. I refer to slippages in the naming of important entities in our motherland. We have been occasionally absent-minded in the naming processes, omitting great people …
Read More »E-Levy: GH¢328.80 million collected as of September – GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA)has announced that since it commenced the implementation of the Electronic Transfer Levy, the revenue generated as of September 2022 amounted to GH¢328.80M. The GRA explained that it is worth mentioning that, month-on-month basis they continue to see a 20% improvement in the collection of the …
Read More »Two things that could make a difference in Ghana’s economic situation before end of 2022
Ghana’s economic situation is expected to see marginal improvements in the coming days as the country continues to discuss financial assistance with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). An economist, Dr. Patrick Asuming, has stated that before the end of the year, there are two things that can make a difference …
Read More »Reclaim galamsey lands for coconut production
Chairman of the African Coconut Group, David Korboe, has urged government to reclaim galamsey lands for coconut production. According to him, coconut from Ghana is in high demand globally, therefore the need to reclaim adequate lands to meeting growing demands is crucial. Mr. Korboe made the call at the second …
Read More »GETFund clarifies number of E-blocks completed
Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has clarified the number of E-blocks (Community Day high school projects) it has completed as of December 2016. It follows what the Fund says is ‘political media debate’ on the projects particularly being fueled by the National Communications Officer of the opposition National Democratic Congress …
Read More »Vaccines HIV positive people can benefit from
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) currently has no vaccine for prevention or treatment. According to Healthline, research and testing on experimental vaccines are ongoing, but none are close to being approved for general use. This means that no one knows when the vaccine will be available to the general public. That is …
Read More »Foods that adults should eat regularly to prevent stroke
Adults can eat certain foods to prevent stroke due to their high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. These nutrients work to dissolve cholesterol and fat deposits that can clog brain blood vessels, get rid of harmful free radicals in your blood, and increase blood flow to the brain and …
Read More »SHOOTING TO KILL, NOT A WISE DECISION TO STOP GALAMSEY ACTIVITIES
By Nans Kweku Ofori Atta Is it appropriate and wise enough to suggest to government to declare a state of emergency to the military with a specific directive to shoot any person at any illegal mining (galamsey) site? Is that the right way to go as a nation? What …
Read More »Coachella files copyright infringement lawsuit against Afrochella
GOLDENVOICE, THE CONCERT giant behind Coachella, has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against the organizers of Afrochella, a Ghanaian music festival specializing in Afrobeats music. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday at a California district court and obtained by Rolling Stone, comes three years after AEG (which owns Goldenvoice) issued a warning …
Read More »Policy Rate hike will further exacerbate inflation – AGI
The Association of Ghana Industries AGI says the recent increase in policy rate by the Bank of Ghana will further exacerbate the country’s inflation contrary to what the central bank envisaged. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana on Thursday October 5, 2022 announced increased in the Policy Rate …
Read More »Why You Should Not Sleep On Your Stomach
Day in and day out as people work for several hours performing tasks, eventually, as time goes on they are bound to experience fatigue. And after a hard day’s work, having to sleep and rest is essential to recover one’s energy. Normally though, people do not bother themselves with the …
Read More »Symptoms of blood clot formation in the body that should never be ignored
It has happened to all of us at one time or another to get a cut on the skin. When this happens, blood clotting saves the day. Clots quickly stop the bleeding and when their job is done, they usually dissolve. Sometimes, however, things can go wrong.According to mayo clinic, when a …
Read More »Leveraging Ideas For Strategic Advantage In Event Management In Ghana – The Case of Luxlife Experience Limited
The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines an event as “something that happens, or a planned occasion or activity such as a social gathering”. Getz (2008:6) described an event as “An opportunity for leisure, social or cultural experience outside the normal range of choices, beyond everyday experience. Furthermore, Getz classified events …
Read More »Big Brother Naija: September Recap, Grand Finale and Twitter Statistics #BigBrotherNaija records over 19million Tweets by fans
Reality entertainment is never far from the hearts of people. This year, fans of Africa’s biggest reality show took to Twitter to engage in conversations like never before. Support from the fans who campaigned for their favourite housemates in the 7th season of Big Brother Naija lit up …
Read More »Here’s why you shouldn’t drink water immediately after eating
But according to experts and nutritionists, it’s not a great idea to sip water while eating or immediately before or after meals. The problem is that when you drink water too soon before or after a meal, it dilutes your essential gastric juices, causing difficulty in digestion and an upsurge …
Read More »How To Prevent Infection In Women’s Private Areas After Intimacy
According to “Healthline”, Almost half of all women will experience at least one urinary tract infection (UTI) at some point in their lives, and many of us experience many more. A urinary tract infection occurs when bacteria create an infection by passing via the urethra and entering the urinary tract (UTI). …
Read More »Cocoa price goes up by 21%; now GH¢800 per bag
Government has pegged the producer price for cocoa at GH¢800 per bag of 64kg. The new price takes effect from Friday, October 14, 2022, for the 2022-2023 crop season. This depicts a 21 percent increase from GH¢10,560 per tonne to GH¢12,800 per tonne. Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Owusu …
Read More »Suck a breast this October even if you haven’t done some before – Health expert to men
As the world marks this year’s annual campaign to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, health expert and CEO of Chartma Herbal Health Centre, Charity Twumasi Ankrah, has encouraged men to suck breasts. In an interview with Accra-based Joy Prime, she underscored the importance of health advisory she …
Read More »Foods That Are Good For Women After Their Menstrual Period
The female reproductive system’s uterus and ovaries are built in a way that makes conception possible, and this design is changed naturally during the course of the menstrual cycle. The ovarian cycle controls oestrogen and progesterone levels, as well as egg production and release. Every woman, but especially those between …
Read More »Suck a breast within October – Health expert advises men
Health expert and CEO of Chartma Herbal Health Centre has urged men to suck a breast within October as part of breast cancer awareness month. Charity Twumasi Ankrah in an interview with KMJ on Prime Morning Tuesday explained that breast-sucking is a major way to help curb breast cancer in …
Read More »CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK: AIRTELTIGO CELEBRATES CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES
AirtelTigo is dedicating this week to its customers as part of the Global Customer Service Week celebration from Monday 3rd – Friday 7th October 2022. The celebration is AirtelTigo’s way of expressing its commitment to providing excellent telecommunication services to its customers and celebrating the people who make customer …
Read More »Soak Ginger In Coconut Water For 2 Days To Treat These Diseases
If not, keep reading because I’m about to show you how to use coconut oil with garlic to heal a variety of diseases. First, gather 10 ginger roots and a small bit of coconut water. Third, shake briskly to remove phytochemicals that help treat a variety of ailments. Finally, you …
Read More »Urinating More Than 4 Times Every Day Is A Sign Of These 5 Diseases
Some people must visit the bathroom quite frequently throughout the day. Even if it occurs rather frequently, it is still possible that it is a sign of one of many different diseases. Even if you start to feel better, you must continue to schedule appointments with your primary care doctor. …
Read More »Moody’s downgrades Ghana’s rating from Caa1 to Caa2
Rating agency, Moody’s has downgraded Ghana’s long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings from Caa1 to Caa2 and placed the ratings on review for downgrade. Moody’s, in February this year, downgraded Ghana from B3 to Caa1. The agency contends that the further downgrade stems from the government’s decision to seek …
Read More »Here Are Body Signs You Will Notice When Your Liver is Gradually Failing
The liver is one of the most essential organs in the human body and requires adequate attention always because any harm, might lead to the death of the victim. However, it is essential to know the signs of liver failure, so you can save yourself from bigger harm. As sourced …
Read More »Ghana Cedi falls 40% to dollar
For nine months this year, the cedi has lost 40.05% in value to the US dollar, according to data from Bloomberg. This makes the cedi the second-worst performing currency in the world. The cedi is ranked as the worst among the 30 top-performing currencies on the African continent. In July, …
Read More »GOVERNMENT SHOULD PAY ATTENTION TO THE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK SYSTEM (ECG)
By: Nana Kwaku Ofori Atta (CEO of AVCONTECH SECURITY MASTERS). I am calling on Government to take the ongoing crisis involving ECG where citizens are unable to purchase hydroelectric power with their prepaid cards. Many citizens have been in total darkness for days, not to talk of the …
Read More »Cedi ranked second worst-performing currency in the world – Bloomberg report
The Ghana Cedi has been ranked as the second worst-performing currency in the world after Sri Lanka’s Rupee, a Bloomberg report has said. The international news portal said the Cedi lost its value by 40.05 percent to the United States dollar in the first nine months of 2022 – making …
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