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UCC 2023 best medical student is a Ghanaian not Nigerian – Ga Mantse settles matters

There was a tassel between Ghanaians and Nigerians over the citizenship of Nathan Codjoe, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) medical school graduate who swept 16 out of 22 awards at the university’s 55th Congregation for the College of Health and Allied Sciences. A social media row between citizens of …

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How Ghanaians ‘wrestled’ with Nigerians over attempts to ‘steal’ UCC medical school graduate

The long-standing battle between Ghanaians and Nigerians over various issues was reignited this week following attempts by some Nigerians on social media to claim Dr Nathaniel Cudjoe, the University of Cape Coast medical school graduate who bagged 16 of out 22 awards offered at their graduation ceremony. The latest social …

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Jamie Foxx hospitalised after facing a medical complication

The Academy Award winner’s daughter, Corinne Foxx, issued a statement on Instagram Wednesday revealing that the actor is recovering after facing a “medical complication” on Tuesday. ‘We wanted to share that my father, Jamie Foxx, experienced a medical complication yesterday,” shared Corinne in a statement written on behalf of the Foxx family. …

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ARCC serves medical doctors, gov’t workers eviction notice over Otumfuo’s lands

Medical Doctors, government workers occupying government bungalows served eviction notice by the Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council (ARCC) following release of lands their bungalows occupy back to Otumfuo. According to sources, the medical doctors are threatening to leave the region enmass if the eviction notice is carried through. The doctors explained …

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Use of vagina-tightening chemicals is dangerous – IMaH Medical Officer

The use of vagina-tightening chemicals is dangerous and could increase the risk of contracting cervical cancer, Dr. Mrs. Anita Owusu-Afriyie, a Medical Officer at the Oncology Department, International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) has stated and cautioned women. She said most of the vagina wash chemicals were harmful and deprived the reproductive …

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Stress is risk factor for hypertension in pregnant women – Medical Officer

Dr Derrick Darko, a Medical Officer at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) has stated that stress is one of the risk factors for hypertension in pregnancy and therefore advised them against it. The IMaH Medical Officer said being pregnant comes with a lot of stress therefore, women must do their …

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McDan to pay medical bills of Ghana’s tallest man

Ghanaian business magnate and founder, chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies, Dr. Daniel McKorley, has made known his intentions to pay the medical bills of Sulemana Abdul-Samed, the tallest man in Ghana. Sulemana Abdul Samed, also known as Awuche, is the tallest man in Ghana. …

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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 …

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Medical advise on foods to stay away from after the age of 60

As we get older, our cells, tissues, and organs lose their ability to function normally as a result of the natural aging process. This is especially true of the digestive system, which is responsible for breaking down food before it enters the bloodstream to be used by the rest of …

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Black Sherif settles medical bills for some nursing mothers

Sensational musician, Black Sherif, has covered the medical expenses for some breastfeeding mothers at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital. In an Instagram post shared by the Greater Accra Regional Hospital’s account, the ‘Kwaku the Traveler’ singer also gave out food and toiletries to the women. “Black Sherif settles medical bills for some …

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