POLITICS

Upper East Regional Hospital saves 27 weeks preterm baby

The staff of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga have saved a preterm baby born at 27 weeks of pregnancy. The said baby recorded a birth weight of 0.9 kilograms (Kg) instead of the normal 2.5 kg but pulled through and survived …

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Confusion hits KATH over retired CEO’s accumulated leave package

A group of aggrieved senior medical Staff at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi are considering taking legal action against the hospital’s board for authorizing payment of 8 months of accumulated (deferred) leave for the retired Chief Executive officer (CEO) Dr. Oheneba Owusu Danso including other benefits they …

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4 Things You Should Stop Doing after Age 50

The age of 50 is the age that is usually recognized as old age. This is because most people’s organs begin to weaken and their skin begins to wrinkles and look older around this period, making this a common age at which people are considered to be old. It is …

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Technical University administrators threaten strike on December 6

Technical University Senior Administrators Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) will be striking from December 6, 2022 if government does not address its condition of service concerns. In a statement, the union said the strike was a result of the government and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission’s “refusal” to address its grievances …

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256 teachers sue GES over promotional exams failure

Some 256 teachers have sued the Ghana Education Service (GES) and the Attorney General over their mass failure in the December 2021 promotional examinations. The teachers, who are on the Assistant Director Grade II position, sat for the Assistant Director Grade I promotion examination at the Ada Training College Centre. …

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Tips To Prevent Developing Liver Disease Later In Life

Liver problems can also be caused by a variety of factors that damage the liver, such as viruses, alcohol use and obesity. Over time, conditions that damage the liver can lead to scarring (cirrhosis), which can lead to liver failure, a life-threatening condition. Due to the complications that often result …

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Haruna Iddrisu describes 2023 budget as ‘Ɛka mpɛ dede’ budget

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Haruna Iddrisu, has described the 2022 Budget Statement and Economic Policy as a Ɛka mpɛ dede budget. The Akan phrase, teased from the popular ‘sika mpɛ dede’ that was used by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during his last address to the nation, literally means that ‘debt does …

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5 Common Causes Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest In Both Children And Adult

1. Coronary Artery Disease. People who have coronary artery disease, a condition in which the arteries become clogged with cholesterol and other deposits, are more likely to experience sudden cardiac arrest. This is because coronary artery disease reduces the amount of blood that can flow to the heart. 2. Ventricular Fibrillation. According to Medicalnewstoday, …

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Prof. Otchere Addai Mensah is new CEO of KATH

President Nana Akufo-Addo through the Ministry of Health has appointed Professor Otchere Addai Mensah, a Senior Lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi. A formal letter from the ministry of health …

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5 foods that can prevent erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction can cause stress, relationship strain and low self-confidence. Erectile dysfunction is a condition that can make it difficult to get or maintain an erection. It can be a sign of a physical or psychological condition. The main symptom is a man’s inability to get or keep an erection …

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KATH staff threatens to reject ‘stranger’ as next CEO

Staff of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region have served notice that they will reject any appointment of non-permanent staff of the Hospital as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This comes on the back of speculations within the premier hospital that the President in consultation with …

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Woman:Three Habits You Should Stop To Avoid Cervical Cancer

The lining cells of the cervix (the structure that separates the uterus and the vaginal canal) are the first to develop cancer. Cancer of the cervix is caused by several strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), which are spread through sexual contact. The immune system usually attempts to fight against HPV after …

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4 Foods That Could Damage Your Eyes When Taken Regularly

Incredible eyes result from a sound eating schedule, while unwanted eyes result from a sad eating routine. Anyway, the saying “great counting calories” is extremely obscure. How should we pick which food sources to avoid for eye prosperity, then, at that point? Food assortments that are horrendous for your eyes …

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Common Causes of Vaginal Infection

Yeast infections in the vagina and vulva are fungal infections that lead to irritation, discharge, and severe itching in those areas. Vaginal yeast infections, also known as vaginal candidiasis, affect as many as three-quarters of all women at some point in their lives. In many cases, women will have multiple …

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Avoid Eating Kolanuts If You Have Any Of These 3 Medical Conditions

In many African cultures, the kola nut plays an integral role in religious ceremonies. Having better breath may also be a side effect. Kola nut is a common additive to drinks in the Western Hemisphere. Because of their evidence-based capacity to increase one’s alertness and concentration, kola nuts are frequently included as an ingredient in energy drinks. The …

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8 Ways To Improve Your Liver Health

The liver is significant for the expulsion of toxins from the blood, storing vitamins, and creating hormones among other functions. Changing certain lifestyle habits can help you to improve your liver health. If you’ve been diagnosed with liver disease, your doctor may suggest some kind of lifestyle for you. According …

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