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 …
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No Ghanaian student has ever asked me a question in class – Education Minister laments ‘timid’ system
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 …
Read More »Warning Signs You’re About to Have a “Massive Stroke”
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. …
Read More »I ate only bananas for 4 days, this is the result on my body
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 …
Read More »Nkrumah’s CPP has been the only thinking government – Osei Kofi Acquah
The Convention People’s Party (CPP) has taken a swipe at both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), describing them as lacking focus and an unthinking government anytime they have the opportunity to lead this country. The CPP’s National Youth Organizer Comrade Osei Kofi Acquah, speaking …
Read More »If you are suffering from these illnesses, eat Guava seeds
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 …
Read More »8 habits that are slowly killing you
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 …
Read More »How NDC appointees bought 361 state cars valued at $110 million for $3 million
The Bono Regional Chairman of the ruling New Patriotic Party, Kwame Baffoe alias Abronye DC has shared details of how some state-owned cars were bought cheaply by members of the erstwhile National Democratic Congress government on their way out of power. According to the document sighted by GhanaWeb, 361 cars valued at $110 were …
Read More »Unemployed nurse assistants demand immediate posting
The Coalition of Unemployed Nurse Assistant Clinical and Preventive Graduates has demanded that the government employs them immediately. The group indicated that the government has failed to post them in spite of several promises since 2019 when they completed their education. The president of the group, Apandago Charles, said that …
Read More »Free SHS should be reviewed – Boakye Agyarko
Former Minister for Energy, Boakye Agyarko, has added his voice to calls for the review of the Free SHS policy. According to him, he is of the view that parents should be allowed to take some of the cost of their ward’s education, especially in regards to uniforms and books, …
Read More »‘Government working to give him an office’ – NPP Comms. Dir. ‘vindicates’ Mahama
Richard Ahiagbah, Director of Communications of the New Patriotic Party, NPP, has disclosed that government is putting in place efforts to get an office for former president John Dramani Mahama. His comments on Accra-based Citi FM, came hours after he had affirmed on Metro TV that he had documents to …
Read More »Bawumia breaks silence on presidential ambition
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has opened up on whether or not he intends to succeed President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and to lead the New Patriotic Party, NPP, into the 2024 polls. In an interview with Kenyan private TV channel, KTN News, Bawumia said he was committed to supporting the president …
Read More »NDC to hold National Congress Dec 17
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has set Saturday 17th December 2022 for the party’s national delegates’ congress. Addressing a press conference in Accra, General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah said nominations will be opened on the 20th and 21st of October for the national elections. “Since we …
Read More »4 Common Causes Of Stretch Marks You Should Take Note Of
Many people, both young and elderly, struggle with the unsightly appearance of stretch marks on their bodies without understanding the underlying causes of this condition. Based on information from a webMD article, I’ll explain what causes stretch marks and how to avoid them. Too much of the hormone cortisone is …
Read More »3 Ways To Know If You Have Gonorrhea
According to a webMD article, many people are unaware that there are easy ways to tell if you have gonorrhea. Here I’ll go over a few of the ways you can check for gonorrhea on your own. One of the easiest ways to tell whether you have gonorrhea is if …
Read More »2 Types Of Meat That Can Make You Look Older Than Your Age
There are some types of meat that you eat on a daily basis that can speed the aging process and make you look older than your true age, which many people are unaware of. Here are several types of meat that, according to a webMD article, might accelerate the aging …
Read More »Mahama ex-gratia brouhaha: Sammy Gyamfi sets the records straight
National Communication Officer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Sammy Gyamfi, has said there is an attempt by government to mislead Ghanaians about the emoluments and privileges of former President John Dramani Mahama. According to him, this is shameful because John Mahama was very clear about the specific bills and expenditure …
Read More »3 Foods you should consider to eat in the morning
Breakfast which is normally eaten in the morning is considered by experts to be important. This is because it prepares the body for the day’s activities and also enrich the body. However, there are some foods experts revealed to be good for breakfast which this article will reveal to you. …
Read More »6 Causes of Enlarged Heart and symptoms that you will notice
Enlarged heart is a condition that occurs when your heart becomes bigger than its normal size. The medical term for this is Cardiomegaly. Enlarged heart increases your risk of having heart failure or stroke A verified health site, Clevelandclinic shared the different that causes enlarged heart.Below are the causes 1. Hypertension could cause …
Read More »Using eye drops without prescription is dangerous – Optometrist
The Ghana Optometric Association (GOA) has advised the public to avoid using eye-related medications without a prescription by a specialist as it has the potential to damage their eyes. Dr. Alfred Gardemor, the GOA Public Relations Officer, said most people who purchased over-the-counter eye drops without seeing a specialist tended …
Read More »5 natural ways to treat snoring
Snoring is a common sleep phenomenon. But while some may think that it means that someone is sleeping soundly and sweetly, it’s actually the opposite. Snoring can be a health warning. Snoring happens when one’s upper respiratory tract is obstructed and must breathe hard during sleep. It’s the sound of …
Read More »VIDEO: Why porridge served in ‘rubber’ is poisonous?
Medical Dietician, Dr. Ibrahim Osman, has warned that it is poisonous to drink porridge popularly known as “koko” from rubber. According to the medical practitioner, serving the hot beverage in a rubber [polythene bag] is harmful to the human system. The rubber contains chemicals that can cause cancer or asthma …
Read More »Eating fufu after 4pm is dangerous – Dietician
A Medical Practitioner who specializes as a dietician, Dr Ibrahim Osman, says it is dangerous to eat fufu after 4pm. According to Dr Osman, fufu takes a long time to digest and therefore needs to be consumed earlier before bedtime. Speaking to Daakyehene Ofosu Agyeman on TV XYZ a programme …
Read More »Deepak Ahuja will Join Zipline as its Chief Business and Financial Officer
Former CFO of Tesla and Verily will be part of Zipline’s Leadership Team as the Company Continues Global Expansion of Instant Delivery and Logistics Service Zipline, the global leader in instant delivery, today announced that a world-class leader will join the company’s leadership team to usher in its next …
Read More »Controversial new education curriculum circulates on social media
A new education reform outline by the Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service and National Council for Curriculum Assessment has emerged on social media. Per the document, all students in JHS 1 – SHS 1 shall run a Common Core Programme (CCP), which comprises 9 subjects; namely – Maths, Languages, …
Read More »VIDEO: Mood at UEW after lecturer, 3 students were killed in accident at Apirede
Students and management of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), have been thrown into a state of mourning and shock following the death of four persons in an accident at Apirede in the Eastern Region. Some of the students, who spoke to Adom News, expressed their emotions after the news broke. The accident, which …
Read More »Dadiesoaba Nursing College shut down over fire outbreak
Management of Dadiesoabo Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Asutifi South District of the Ahafo Region has been shut down for two weeks following a fire outbreak that razed down a hostel in the school. Following the incident, students in the school have been asked to go home as …
Read More »Ginger: Effective against nausea, menstrual pain, indigestion and breast cancer
With regards to ginger, you may sometimes come across ground or root ginger. This does not mean the raw ginger root has special medicinal superiority as compared to ground ginger. Let me explain something here for simplicity. You see, ground ginger contains fewer essential oils and less gingerol than fresh …
Read More »High Court grants KNUST ‘rioters’ ¢80k bail each
A High Court has granted an ¢80,000 bail to the two persons who were arrested in connection with recent disturbances at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The court also demanded two sureties as part of the bail conditions, sources familiar with this development have told dailymailgh.com. …
Read More »The Right Time To Eat Your Afternoon Meal (Lunch)
Breakfast and dinner are often mentioned, but what about lunch, an important midday meal? Because of a hectic work schedule and the need to fit in exercise, it could be difficult to have lunch at the same time every day of the week. However, according to Healthline, eating your lunch at …
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