AFRICA

Don’t replace condoms with emergency pills

The Programme Manager of the National STIs and HIV/AIDs Control Programme (NACP), Dr. Stephen Ayisi-Addo has advised the youth to desist from replacing the use of condoms with emergency contraceptives. According to him it was important the youth used contraception correctly, consistently and continuously if they want to be protected …

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Putin calls on Ukraine to agree to ceasefire and negotiations

Ukraine’s government needs to agree to a ceasefire and return to the negotiating table, says Russian President Vladimir Putin. “We are ready for this,” Putin said as he declared the parts of Ukraine occupied by Moscow’s forces to be part of Russia. Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhya and Kherson regions are to …

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Lakeside Village, Metro TV, Net Village Host Walk Of Life

    Net 36 Vista’s Real Estate Brands Lakeside Village, Metro TV, Net Village Host Walk Of Lifehave partnered Accra-based Metro TV for the maiden edition of ‘Walk of Life’ dated for October 1st, 2022 The exercise, according to the organizers is a monthly health walk aimed at promoting a …

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My husband has PhD in coup d’etats – Sierra Leone First Lady

Sierra Leone’s First Lady, Fatima Bio, has controversially stated that her husband holds a PhD degree in staging coups. Her comment was to buttress the point that nobody can overthrow Julius Maada Bio, who will be seeking a second and final term in office during upcoming general elections. According to …

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Reason Why A Woman May Urinate During Intercourse

If you believe Healthline, “urinating during intercourse is a fairly prevalent health condition that affects many people (mainly women) during intercourse,” Urination while a hard-on is largely a problem for women because men’s bodies have a built-in mechanism to avoid itThe question of why people pee while sexually active has been …

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Several Ugandan troops killed in chopper crash in Eastern Congo

More than a dozen Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldiers have reportedly perished in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after a helicopter crashed on them, multiple sources told this publication last night. The Mi-17 helicopter, which is mainly used for transportation, medical evacuation and VIP travel, had just delivered …

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UTAG strike looms

There are reports of growing agitation among University teachers following the high cost of living and what some describe as worsening conditions of service There is however uncertainty if the agitation is related to any possible breaches of pledges made after the nationwide action by all 15 public Universities in …

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Korle Bu records 45 new COVID cases among Staff and patients

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has recorded an increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases from 3 to 45 from the week ending 11th September, 2022 to the week ending 23rd September 2022. In response to this alarming trend of sample positivity rate among staff and patients in the Hospital, a mop-up …

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A Bowl Of Oatmeal A Day, Keeps Diabetes Away

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 …

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8 eating habits that can interfere with sleep

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 …

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ECOWAS sanctions Guinea, condemns Mali over Ivorian troops

The Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, has announced more sanctions on Guinea’s military government after it failed to establish a new schedule for a transition to democracy. In an extraordinary summit held on Thursday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, leaders …

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Man stabs wife to death

A woman was stabbed to death in her home on Thursday in Gogrial West County of Warrap State, and police believe her husband was the murderer. Adhar Angok, a local police officer, told Radio Tamazuj that the man identified as Mayen stabbed his wife Abuk Madut to death at Awan …

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Health Benefits Of Consuming Mango Leaves Tea

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 …

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Kenya open to buying fuel from Russia – President Ruto

Kenyan president, William Ruto, has disclosed that the East African country is open to buying fuel from Russia. He told the BBC in an interview that Kenya will consider the option of turning to Moscow for fuel needs in order to drive down prices of the commodity at home. “I …

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