The government is exploring comprehensive smoke-free policies as part of a mechanism to control tobacco use in Ghana. The Acting Director of Technical Co-ordination and Special Advisor on Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs) to the Minister of Health, Dr. Baffour Awuah, announced this in Accra during a stakeholder meeting by the Food …

ACCORDING TO International Diabetes Federation (IDF), around 24 million adults between the ages of 20 and 79 are living with diabetes in the IDF Africa Region in 2021, among which 54% are undiagnosed. Moreover, IAF reported that diabetes led to 416,000 deaths in IDF Africa Region in 2021. Indeed, diabetes …

Level 400 students at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), have been migrated to a new Online Students Information system (OSIS) from Integrated Tertiary System (ITS), Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP). This was in a statement by the Management of the University, issued on September 26 from the Office of the …

A 36-year-old man who is alleged to have had sexual intercourse with his 13-year-old daughter through her anus and vagina has been remanded into police custody by the Gender-based Circuit Court in Accra. Isaac Tettey, said to be a trader, was arraigned on three provisional charges of incest, defilement, and …

Food choices can make all the difference when it comes to getting a good night’s rest. If you struggle with falling and staying asleep, or wake up feeling tired, it might be time to take inventory of what you’re eating and when. These eight diet habits can cause you to toss …

The Medical and Dental Council of Ghana has said that it will no longer recognise degree certificates issued by Medical and Dental Schools from Ukraine, as some schools have resorted to studying online. According to a citinewsroom report, the council said that the training of these students online is not …

In addition to its exquisite flavor, mango also has several positive health effects. Minerals and vitamins A and C are plentiful in this fruit. Mango leaves are used to make a delicious and nourishing tea. Treatment of diabetes and blood sugar If you suffer from diabetes, you should definitely try …

The quiz mistress of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Prof. Elsie Kaufmann, has given a breakdown of the processes that go into the setting of questions for the popular national program. According to her, the process begins with an extensive work done by a team of four consultants, …

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High Cholesterol increases the chance of developing various illnesses, including heart disease, that can cause Erectile Dysfunction 5 ways to lower cholesterol quickly to avoid erectile dysfunction High cholesterol increases the chance of heart attack. Representational Image, News18 Cholesterol develops in the liver and has many essential functions. For example, …

From oatmeal to calamine ointment, here are various traditional and medical chickenpox remedies that can be given to children. 1. Oatmeal   The first natural remedy for chickenpox is a bath with oatmeal. This food ingredient is believed to relieve the itchy symptoms that are often felt by sufferers. Moreover, this …

As punishment for destroying a neighbour’s mobile phone, a father, who identified himself to ClassFMonline.com as Bright Mawuena, forced the left hand of his own eight-year-old daughter in boiling water until her fingers got burnt and bruised. The incident took place near Iconic Montessori School at Abonya, Dodowa, in the Greater Accra …

Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum has lamented the state of affairs in the current education system where students are reluctant to ask questions of their teachers. The Minister, who doubles and Member of Parliament for Bosomtwe, believes that reluctance must be done away with if fully rounded children relevant …

    It has emerged that an Egyptian by name Kareem Zaki ismael Radwan is posing as a security threat to society, following his direct involvement in alleged criminal operations in recent times. The Egyptian, who also poses as Spanish is believed to be hiding in West African country Cote …

Slide 5 of 6: “Sudden dimness or loss of vision, particularly in one eye,” can be another symptom of a stroke, per the Barnes Jewish Hospital. “The majority of visual processing occurs in the occipital lobe, in the back of the brain. Most strokes affect one side of the brain. …

The exhumation of the body of a trainee nurse has sent shock waves through the town of Mankessim in the Central Region. One of the residents who was overwhelmed by the shock of the incident was the son of the prime suspect in the murder of Georgina Asor Botchwey, Nana …

The word ‘diet’ has a negative connotation sometimes, but the ‘banana diet’ that many nutritionists praise these days is different. It lasts only four days and you can lose up to 4 kgs. Not only that, but also eating a lot of bananas improves digestion and therefore gives shine to …

A 40-year-old man has committed suicide by drinking weedicide after his family left the home over a misunderstanding. The man identified as Sammy is said to have committed the act after his wife packed out with their children at Ayinaso in the Assin South District of the Central Region. According …

A suspected thief who allegedly attempted breaking into a phone shop at Ogome, a suburb of Somanya in the Eastern Region Tuesday dawn was nearly lynched by an angry mob. The timely intervention of the police saved his life. 41-year-old Kojo Owusu is currently on admission at the Yilo Krobo …

The Central Regional Police Command has arrested one Nana Clark Onyaa in connection with the killing of a 25-year-old trainee nurse, Georgina Asor Botchwey. According to reports, the suspect after conniving with the Pastor to kill the lady managed to bury her in a kitchen in his house at Mankesim. …

  The guava tree has nutritious leaves, fruit, and seeds. Extracts from guava leaves have been shown to help treat a number of diseases and symptoms. Examine the information carefully for the best results, figuring out where you need or want to follow up and doing so. People often think …

  The disheartening news reached Filasconews.com indicates that, Bra Daniel, a man believed to be in his 50s has committed suicide by drinking poison. The sad incident happened at Anhwere, a town in Sunyani Municipality of the Bono Region on Tuesday morning, 20th September, 2022. According to the report, the …

A 25-year-old student nurse at Cape Coast, Georgina Asor Botchwey has been killed and buried secretly allegedly by a Chief and Paster in the chief’s house at Mankessim in the Central Region. It is unclear why the Chief who is the Tufohen of Ekumfi Akwakrom and also President of the …

A thirteen-year-old girl has allegedly committed suicide by hanging over a misunderstanding over a pencil. The girl identified as Patricia is said to have committed the act after she has a misunderstanding with her kid brother. According to DailyGuidenetwork.com, the mother intervened when she heard the squabble and later took …

The key suspect in the recent killings in Wa, Kankani Adongo, reportedly suffers from cannibalistic tendencies. This assertion has been shared by security and safety analyst, Dr Adam Bonaa, who says he has gathered intelligence to the effect that the suspect ate body parts of some of his victims. “My …

A man reported to be mentally challenged has attacked two men with a machete at Anyaa NIC in the Greater Accra Region. The man identified as Mawuko, who lives in a structure in the area, is said to have constantly been threatening to kill residents in the area. According to …

It’s simple to ignore little behaviors in our lives or to put off developing healthy habits until later in life, but this is not a prudent course of action. You only have one life, and your everyday decisions—rather than your intentions—will greatly influence how it all comes out. Even if …

Three persons are in the grip of the police for their alleged involvement in the re-bagging and illicit smuggling of government-subsidized fertilisers. They were picked up during a joint Customs, COCOBOD and Police swoop at a warehouse used for the operation at Amanfrom in the Greater Accra Region. Some of …

The Cape Coast High Court has sentenced a 34-year-old man to death by hanging for committing murder. The convict, Kofi Adjei popularly known as Chilling had an altercation with the deceased who is known in Assin Fosu as Kankani. As a result, the convict stabbed the deceased with scissors which …

The Police have arrested the key suspect in the Wa murder case. According to a Police statement “Suspect Kankani Adongo, was arrested on 19th September 2022 at Bamahu, a suburb of Wa after extensive collaboration between the Police and community search parties.” He is in police custody and will be …