Investigations by GhanaWeb have revealed that death cases at the Tamale Teaching Hospital are rising due to the absence of oxygen at the hospital. Checks at the teaching hospital indicate that at least five patients who needed oxygen support may have died between Saturday, February 18, and Sunday, February 19, alone. The …
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Police arrest two suspects with locally made guns and charms
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two suspects, Daniel Ojoh, 20, and 27-year-old Kudus Ahmed, with two locally made guns and charms. Spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who made this known in a statement on Wednesday, February22, said the suspects were arrested …
Read More »Couple confronted while having intercourse on packed public beach
A couple have angered beachgoers after they were seen publicly having sex in the sand. A bizarre video shows the frisky couple frolicking on Henley Beach in Adelaide, Australia. They were eventually confronted by a local who was upset at their risque display taking place near children. When approached by …
Read More »The Early Signs Of Heart Disease In Women You Shouldn’t Ignore
Heart disease in women, comes with a few healthy signs, which shouldn’t be ignored when noticed, to avoid suffering other health issues that might be associated with the heart disease. Below are some early signs of heart disease in women, as sourced from Healthline. 1. Chest pain, is one of the …
Read More »For women: 5 signs your vagina is unhealthy, remedies
The vagina is the most hidden and inadequately ventilated area of a woman’s body. It is most likely prone to problems. Everyone’s vagina is different from the others in terms of its size, shape, type, and amount of discharge that it releases. But you should take care of your vagina …
Read More »Oxygen shortage hits Tamale Teaching Hospital
Management of the Tamale Teaching hospital has said it is taking steps to address challenges with the shortage of oxygen supply currently being experienced at the hospital. In a statement signed by its Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Atiku Adam, it said the development is a temporary glitch and the …
Read More »Pantang Hospital owes GH¢2.8 million
Pantang Hospital has become indebted to its suppliers that provide essential goods such as food and chemicals for the daily running of the health facility to the tune of GH¢2.8 million. It has compelled some of the hospital’s most reliable and loyal suppliers to cease their services since last year …
Read More »Why Snoring May Be Harmful To Your Health And How To Prevent It
Healthline reports that snoring is a common problem that can affect either gender when you’re sleeping. If you snore loudly and sporadically throughout the night, it’s best to contact a doctor. Whenever the tissue in your airways gets in the path of airflow, you snore. Because air isn’t able to …
Read More »3 dead, 600 injured in new earthquake in Turkey
Three people have died after a 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, weeks after a deadly quake devastated the region. More than 680 people have been injured in Turkey and Syria. Turkey’s disaster and emergency agency Afad said the tremor occurred at 20:04 local time (17:04 GMT), followed by …
Read More »High intake of processed meat could expose men to prostate cancer — Medical Officer
Research has linked high consumption of red meat and processed meat to increased risk of prostate cancer and prostate cancer mortality, Dr. Mrs. Anita Owusu-Afriyie, a Medical Officer, Oncology Unit, International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), has stated. Dr. Mrs. Owusu-Afriyie has, therefore, cautioned people, especially men, to avoid eating too much …
Read More »Former President Mugabe’s son arrested – report
A son of Zimbabwe’s former President Robert Mugabe is being held by police in the capital, Harare, on allegations of being involved in the destruction of cars during a party over the weekend, the government-owned Herald newspaper reports. Robert Mugabe Junior is likely to be charged with malicious damage to …
Read More »Man, girlfriend and her son stoned to death over missing 8-year-old girl
A man, his girlfriend and her son were stoned to death after the body of an eight-year-old missing girl, Nomsa Sambo, was found inside a pit toilet in South Africa. Police spokesperson, Brig Selvy Mohlala, said the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Senotlelo …
Read More »Nigeria extends use of old Naira notes amid cash crisis
President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the country’s central bank to release the old 200 naira banknotes back into circulation and run concurrently with the new ones until April 10, 2023. However, he said that the old 500 and 1,000 naira banknotes are no longer valid and must be taken to …
Read More »Three police officers killed as hoodlums attack police station
Three police officers have been confirmed dead after hoodlums attacked the Anambra State Police Command in Ogidi, Idemili North Local Government Area, in the early hours of Saturday, February 18. According to residents of the area, the hoodlums, who came in large numbers, stormed the police station, began shooting …
Read More »Reasons Why Adults in Their 50s Should Eat More Of White Meat Than Fish
As people age, they begin to realize the importance of maintaining a healthy diet. As we age, our bodies begin to undergo several changes that affect our overall health and wellbeing. This is why many people in their 50s are advised to take better care of themselves and their health. …
Read More »How To Identify Quality Palm Oil To Avoid Buying Fake
The fruit of the African oil palm is used to make palm oil. It has been an important type of oil for thousands of years, but in the last few decades, it has become one of the oils that is made in the most large quantities on a global scale. This is …
Read More »6 simple tips to keep your bladder healthy
Here’s how to keep your bladder healthy and maintain your urinary system. When it comes to your body, your urinary tract plays an important part! It helps to filter waste and extra fluid from the bloodstream and pushes it out of the system. Having a healthy bladder helps to keep …
Read More »The Difference Between A Person In Coma And A Dead Person
According to healthline Used to Depict a Coma Patient As a matter of fact, there are two medical terms that are frequently misused. Because some individuals don’t understand what a coma is and don’t know how to tell if someone has died or is just unconscious, we’ll examine the differences …
Read More »Differences Between HIV-1 And HIV-2 Everyone Needs To Know
Even though important new discoveries have been made about the scary Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), many people still don’t know much about it. Because of this, it still spreads quickly in our society. Most of the time, we hear the term HIV, but there are actually two kinds of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. Even …
Read More »Level 200 KNUST student dies after falling from 4th floor of his hostel
A level 200 student of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has reportedly died after falling from the 4th floor of his hostel, on Friday, February 17, 2023. According to a media outlet of the university, Voice of KNUST, the student fell as he was trying to …
Read More »‘My child with grade 35 didn’t get a school but her friend with 39 got her first choice’ – Mother fumes
An aggrieved mother, whose daughter could not get placement into any of the Senior High Schools (SHS) she chose, has lashed out at the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Ministry of Education. Speaking to UTV at one of the centres set up by the GES to resolve issues of …
Read More »How sleeping on the left side can affect your Heart
It is commonly recommended that people who experience acid reflux or heartburn sleep on their left side, as this is the posture thought to be least likely to trigger these symptoms. Due to gravity, keeping the stomach below the oesophagus while sleeping on the left side can assist to ease …
Read More »VIDEO: 17 year old ‘Miracle girl’ rescued alive from rubble 10 days after Turkey earthquake
A 17-year-old girl now known as the ?miracle girl? was pulled alive from the rubble 248 hours (10 days) after a fatal earthquake that ripped through Turkey, as rescue efforts continue in the country. More than 42,000 people have died across Turkey and neighboring Syria following the powerful 7.8 magnitude …
Read More »Pastor dies attempting to recreate Jesus’ 40 days fast
A pastor in Mozambique has died after attempting to fast for 40 days like Jesus Christ. Francisco Barajah, who founded the Santa Trindade Evangelical Church in the central province of Manica, was unable to stand, bathe, or walk by the end of his ordeal, Noticias Online reports. He passed away at a hospital in …
Read More »Bad Effects of Marijuana On The Body
Marijuana is a plant that many people use for recreation. According to some, it helps them feel happy or at ease. You may not be aware, though, that marijuana can harm your health as well. What are Bad Effects of Marijuana On The Body? According to Healthline, an online health information provider, marijuana can …
Read More »Living with HIV: Here Are the Foods You Should Stay Away From
HIV is a condition that affects the body’s immune system, making it vulnerable to infections. Its symptoms can range from fatigue and a sore throat to a red, itchy rash. While HIV infection progresses through three stages, many individuals are unaware they have the virus until the later stages when severe symptoms …
Read More »SAD VIDEO: At least 73 migrants ‘presumed dead’ after boat sinks off Libya coast
At least 73 migrants are reported missing and presumed dead after an inflatable rubber boat sunk off the coast of Libya, the UN’s International Organization for Migration said. The boat, crammed with around 80 migrants, reportedly departed from the village of Qasr al-Akhyar, 80 kilometers (50 miles) east of …
Read More »2023 School Placement: 372,780 candidates placed; 165, 619 to do self-placement
Out of the 547, 329 candidates who sat for the 2022 Basic Education Certificate Examinations (BECE), a total of 538,399 qualified for this year’s Computerised School Selection Placement (CSSPS) in Senior High and Technical and Vocational Schools. A total of 372,780 students, representing 69.24 per cent of the qualified students …
Read More »PHOTOS: Students of Yilo Krobo SHS sleep outside due to lack dormitories
Students of Yilo Krobo Senior High School in the Eastern Region sleep outside due to lack of dormitories. The situation is very worrying and calls for immediate action. The current Wooden structure in the school, housing the students was constructed in 1972. It supposed to accommodates 70 students but …
Read More »Know your risk for heart diseases
Age. Growing older increases the risk of damaged and narrowed arteries and weakened or thickened heart muscle. Sex. Men are generally at greater risk of heart disease. The risk for women increases after menopause. A family history of heart disease increases the risk of coronary artery disease, especially if a parent developed …
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