The Chief Executive Officer for the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye has said critical issues that clients complained about with the Scheme are currently being resolved. Speaking on GHOne TV health show, Dr. Okoe-Boye said a valid NHIS card now covers complex diseases and surgeries in hospitals across Ghana. …
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Eyes on the ground: 9 illegal miners arrested on River Offin [PHOTOS]
The District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Amansie South District Assembly, Clement Opoku Gyamfi, has confirmed that 9 suspected small-scale illegal miners have been arrested on River Offin. This is after a video sighted by GhanaWeb showed a group of uniformed men arresting the nine suspects and also burning down their equipment. …
Read More »Three persons arrested over murder of Fulani herdsman
The Upper West Regional Police Command has arrested three persons in connection with the murder of a Fulani herdsman. The suspects, John Dakurah, Numbuzie Chawinaa and Tankpare Sylvester are being held for the murder of the deceased Demo Jeti, who was reportedly killed in a bush at Kuntaali village. A …
Read More »65-year-old man, two women, others arrested at Wee base in Ashanti Region
A 67-YEAR-old man has been arrested at a known narcotic base also known as ‘Wee Base’ during an unannounced police operation to prevent the use and sale of narcotic drugs in the Ashanti Region. Nat Amoakohene, the old man, was arrested alongside four other suspects, including two females during the …
Read More »2 Types Of Meat That Can Make You Look Older Than Your Real Age
They are some types of meat you eat on a daily basis which can trigger your aging process and make you look older than your real age which many people do not know about. According to an article written by webMD, I will list some types of meat that you …
Read More »Low sperm count: 5 ways men damage their sperms without knowing
Low sperm count among men is gradually becoming a norm across the world. Health professionals have described it as an underlying problem which could be attributed to a hormonal imbalance, an inherited chromosomal abnormality and dilated testicular veins. These conditions often block the passage of sperm which may cause early …
Read More »New Way To Restore Eyesight, Cure Glaucoma, others Without Surgery Or Eye Drops
Dear friend, If you are looking for an alternative solution that will help improve your eyesight, treat glaucoma, cataract, myopia and also dump glasses, then this will be the most important message you will read this year. The reason I said so is because I’m about to reveal to you how to totally …
Read More »Five Advantages Of Consuming Honey At Night Before Going To Bed
Honey is sometimes referred to as a superfood by nutritionists because of the favourable nutrient profile that it offers; hence, honey is usually regarded as being one of the healthiest foods that can be found anywhere in the world. Fructose, glucose, sucrose, and maltose are examples of sweeteners that originate …
Read More »For women: 4 problems your v*gina is likely to experience when hitting menopause
Menopause is inevitable in every woman’s life. It is common to experience issues during menopause. During menopause, levels of estrogen, an important hormone in women, naturally go down. From your first periods to your last, your vaginal health goes through lots of ups and downs. In fact, vaginal issues during …
Read More »2022 WASSCE: WAEC warns school authorities against alleged syndicate cheating
The West African Examinations Council(WAEC) has warned school heads and other stakeholders against a report of syndicate cheating among other malpractices in the ongoing 2022 WASSCE. WAEC in a statement dated September 2, 2022, signed and issued by the Head of Public Affairs, Mrs Agnes Teye-Cudjoe said WAEC will not …
Read More »This week on #TwitterGhana: Twitter Circle Rolls Out, Becca graduates as Overall Best Student and more
Get the latest news in music, movies, sports, entertainment and more on Twitter. Here is a recap of some of the trending stories during this week on #TwitterGhana Twitter Circle comes to #TwitterGhana – You can now Tweet to your squad People on #TwitterGhana can now target their …
Read More »Here are the 13 unaccredited PhD courses offered at University of Ghana
The 2021 Auditor-General’s report has revealed that some public universities offered a number of unaccredited courses for the year under review. At the University of Ghana, Legon, some 13 Doctor of Philosophy Degrees out of 67 currently offered by the institution are not accredited. The audit report identified this out …
Read More »Good news for KNUST students
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) students will soon be able to access Wi-Fi connectivity outside the University’s campus. It is part of the University’s strategic plan to provide adequate connectivity for students and staff. According to the Director of the University Information Technology Services (UITS), Emmanuel Nii …
Read More »VIDEO: Abandoned La General Hospital site turned into okro farm
The site designated for the construction of the La General Hospital has reportedly been turned into an okro farm.This came to light when Minority members of the Parliamentary Health Committee paid a working visit to the site to access the progress of work on Wednesday. For close to two years, …
Read More »Zipline and Jumia join forces to pioneer drone delivery of thousands of products to homes across Africa
World’s leading clean, eco-friendly, automated, on-demand and instant logistics service will serve Jumia’s consumers upon launch Jumia (NYSE: JMIA), the leading e-commerce platform in Africa, and Zipline, the world’s largest instant delivery service, announced today a collaboration to deploy automated, on-demand delivery for e-commerce in Africa. Pilot program …
Read More »Teacher killed by his nephew Assin Dosii
A 47-year-old teacher of Assin Dosii D/A Basic School in the Assin South of the Central Region, John Obeng has been allegedly killed by his nephew, Benedict Yaw Bimpong. He’s said to have been murdered by the suspect in his room in an attempt to steal from him. In the …
Read More »3 Causes Of Erectile Dysfunction
Male organ rise dysfunction occurs when a man’s private organ cannot rise or its rise cannot be maintained during intercourse. According to MedicineNet, some of the reasons for male organ rise dysfunction are: 1. Diabetes mellitus Male organ rise dysfunction seems to develop 10 to 15 years earlier in men with diabetes than …
Read More »Brothers butcher farmer over goat
Two brothers have reportedly inflicted cutlass wounds on a farmer at Atta Ne Atta in the Asante Akyem South Municipality of the Ashanti Region. According to a report by Oyerepafmonline.com, Ibrahim Indago was attacked by the brothers who barged into his room and attacked him with a machete. The brothers …
Read More »65-year-old widow accused of witchcraft prays for death due to difficulties
A 65-year-old widow who resides at Dome in the Greater Accra Region, Mary Acquah prays she dies, as she is unable to bear the difficulties she is facing in life. The mother of two said her efforts to make life easy for herself and her children have proved futile. She …
Read More »3 Ideal Patterns Of Eating Your Food
The way you arrange the carbs, protein, vitamins, and fat on your plate of food and how you eat them can determine your health. According to Healthline, there’s a pattern in which we should eat our food to get its maximum benefit. The pattern in which we eat our food helps …
Read More »Six arrested over Tamale NDC office attack
Some six persons, who allegedly led the destruction at the Northern Regional office of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Tamale, have been detained after reporting themselves to the regional police. They are currently in custody assisting with investigations and expected to be put before court on Tuesday. They reported themselves in …
Read More »Man pounds mother, sisters to death with a pestle
An illegal gold miner, Anthony Yendor, is in the custody of the Jirapa Police for allegedly killing his mother and two sisters. According to a graphic.com.gh report, the suspect pounded his 60-year-old mother, Bozomo Yendor and his sisters, Rebecca Yendor, 22, and Cynthia Dabuo, 45, to death with a pounding …
Read More »Man with 2 wives shot dead by armed men in Amenfi East
A 52-year-old gold buyer, Issah Imoro, has been shot dead by a gang of armed men alleged to be armed robbers at Wassa Saaman, a community near Wassa Akropong in the Amenfi East Municipality of the Western Region. Information indicates that the deceased was attacked by the armed robbers after …
Read More »For women: Here’s why your menstrual cycle keeps getting shorter
Menstruation is a natural part of a woman’s monthly cycle. At least it should last between four to eight days. The number of days spent menstruating can vary widely from person to person. Most people bleed for two to seven days. Tracking your menstrual cycles can help you understand what’s …
Read More »Unilever introduces new package for Pepsodent Cavity Fighter Toothpaste
Unilever Ghana has today unveiled a new look for its Pepsodent Cavity Fighter toothpaste. The new look reflects the brand promise of unleashing the power of healthy smiles and assurance of Pepsodent to give 10x stronger teeth. The formulation of the Pepsodent Cavity Fighter remains the same, but now …
Read More »4 Common Habits That Can Cause Your Blood Pressure To Rise In The Morning
A condition known as morning hypertension occurs when the blood pressure becomes abnormally high in the mornings. Although it’s normal for the human blood to increase in the morning, however, this tends to reduce as the day goes. This article will show you four common habits that can cause your …
Read More »Man in police grips for allegedly smuggling fertilizers
A male adult whose identity is being withheld is in the custody of the Ashanti Regional Police, in connection with suspected smuggled quantities of fertilizer meant for farmers. This was revealed to GBC News in Kumasi by a source at the office. The source noted that about 500 bags of …
Read More »Types Of Fish That Are Good For Old People
Meat is very important in this part of the world. Most older people would rather eat meat than fish. Consuming meat, especially red meat on a frequent basis, has been linked to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. Thus, as you get older, you should cut …
Read More »“Sleeping with women who wear waist beads prevent HIV” – Kumasi residents
Earlier this week, it came to bare that a total of 23,495 people in Ghana tested positive for HIV in the first half of this year (January to June). This was disclosed by the Programme Manager of the National STIs and HIV/AIDS Control Programme, Dr Stephen Ayisi Addo. But despite …
Read More »5 Diseases That Now Have Cures
Some years ago, certain diseases killed several people due to a lack of drugs to treat them. Fortunately, we live in a generation where technology has advanced. We now have drugs to cure these diseases that once killed some people. According to Healthline, these diseases were once deadly and could not …
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