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Mentally ill man constantly chases nurses with cutlass, facility risk shut down

Nurses at Aburi–Ketase CHPs compound are threatening to shut down their facility indefinitely following constant threats by a mentally deranged young man wielding a cutlass. The mentally ill man alleged to be a relative of the chief of the community has been marauding and made several attempts to harm nurses …

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Masturbation reduces sperm volume, not quality – Dr. Richard Eghan

In Ghana, masturbation is a very sensitive topic as it is woven into cultural, spiritual, or religious beliefs. Meanwhile, according to a publication by Healthline, an estimated 27 to 40 percent of women and 41 to 65 percent of men reported masturbating within the past few months. However, Chief Executive …

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Revna Biosciences receives historic FDA approval for NeuMoDx™ 96 from QIAGEN, the first in Sub-Saharan Africa

Dr Derrick Akpalu,   Ghana-based precision medicine company Revna Biosciences (RevnaBio) has received historic approval from the Food and Drugs Authority of Ghana (FDA) to use the NeuMoDx™ 96 diagnostics platform supplied by the global biotech company QIAGEN.   The registration comes in addition to FDA permissions for RevnaBio to …

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Zipline and Cowtribe Join Forces to Support Veterinary Service Department in Combating Anthrax Outbreak in Northern Ghana

    Zipline, the global leader in aerial logistics, and Cowtribe, a pioneer in technology, have announced their strategic collaboration to assist the Veterinary Service Department (VSD) of Ghana in responding to the recent anthrax outbreak.   In the wake of the anthrax upsurge in the Upper East and Northern …

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Public urged to be observant of food they consume

Emmanuel Yawlui, the Hohoe Municipal Environmental Health Officer, has advised the public to be cautious of where they buy food and what they eat. Yawlui, who spoke in an interview with the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the environment in which cook foods were sold must be very clean and …

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Hepatitis B: Traditional herbal medicines are not an alternative for a cure

Being diagnosed with Hepatitis B is like a death sentence, says Anthony Holmes, a 30-year-old businessman. Anthony had to leave his business when he fell seriously ill and was diagnosed initially with an autoimmune disease. A few months passed and Anthony still did not feel well. One day, he decided …

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V/R: Two girls’ dormitories, kitchen of KETABUSCO hit by floods

The headmistress of the Keta Business College (KETABUSCO), Matilda Dzotefe, has appealed to government to do a proper assessment of the school and put in place measures to avoid future incidents of flooding. The appeal by the headmistress comes on the back of the recent floods that have hit the …

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Vegetables that are good for people with heart problems

Disease prevention and cardiovascular health are two difficulties that affect a sizable percentage of the world’s population, and both can be helped by eating more vegetables. It has been reported that certain vegetables can help in the fight against heart disease, and I will inform you about these veggies according …

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How to take care of the vagina

The female organ is a remarkable part of the female reproductive system, designed to be self-cleansing and self-regulating. However, like any other part of the body, it requires some care to maintain optimal health. Understanding how to take care of the female organ can help promote a balanced and comfortable …

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List Of Deadly Diseases Around The World

The term “deadly diseases” typically refers to illnesses or conditions that have the potential to cause severe harm or death. These diseases often have high mortality rates or can lead to serious complications if left untreated or if treatment is unsuccessful. According to medicalnewstoday, we discovered some of those diseases …

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