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Okyenhene calls for forgiveness for Late J.B. Danquah’s inhumane treatment under Nkrumah-led CPP

Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has called for forgiveness for Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, and functionaries of the Convention People’s Party (CPP) for their inhumane treatment that led to the untimely death of Joseph Kyeretwie Boakye Danquah while in Prison. J.B Danquah, a statesman, pan-Africanist, author, poet, …

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KATH Breast cancer treatment department has no mammogram machine for the past 18 years – CEO

  The Chief Executive Officer for the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in the Ashanti Region, Professor Addai Mensah has revealed that the referral facility has had no functioning mammogram machine in the last 18 years. “Breast cancer, as common as it is so far as the cancers are concerned, over …

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Wendy Shay to be flown to Germany for treatment – Bullet

Ruftown Records CEO, Ricky Nana Agyemang, popularly known as Bullet, has disclosed the next step as far as Wendy Shay’s treatment is concerned. In an interview with HitzFM’s Andy Dosty monitored by GhanaWeb, Bullet said, Wendy Shay will soon be flown to Germany for further treatment. “It was very severe. It was extremely …

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Health professionals hide breast lumps, refuse treatment options – Research

A research conducted in 2022 has revealed that health professionals in the country hide huge breast lumps and refuse various treatment options, especially chemotherapy, and mastectomy. The research, titled: “Knowledge, Attitude and Breast Cancer Screening Practices among Female Nurses in a Tertiary Hospital in Ghana”, said 60 per cent of nurses admitted …

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Most TB patients fail to ensure successful treatment – DOTs coordinator expresses worry

Mr Bismark Sarpong, TB Coordinator at the Direct Observed Treatments (DOTs), Pokuase Health Centre has expressed worry about the failure of TB patients not successfully completing their treatments. Mr Sarpong said most patients stopped treatment two weeks after they had begun treatment even though the treatment journey was for six …

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Ibrahim Mahama to fly former NSMQ genius to South Africa for treatment

Ahead of his planned return to school to continue with his medical programme and subsequent continuation abroad, Ningwei Leonard Lanyeli, a former participant in the popular National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ) will receive treatment for his mental health condition in South Africa. This will be courtesy of businessman, Ibrahim Mahama who …

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What you can do at home while receiving HIV treatment

Human immune virus (HIV) refers to an infection that can be spread from person to person through intercourse, or the use of sharp objects with an infected person. It can lead to the weakening of your immune system thereby exposing you to diseases. According to Mayo Clinic, what people can do …

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Understanding Hepatitis B: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention, And Treatment Options

Hepatitis B is a serious infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). This virus is highly contagious. Causes According to Healthline – Hepatitis B is caused by the HBV, which is found in the blood and other body fluids of an infected person. The virus is spread mainly through …

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Understanding Meningitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Prevention, And Treatment Options

Meningitis is an inflammation of the protective membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by a variety of infections, including bacterial, viral, and fungal. While meningitis is serious and can lead to death or disability, early diagnosis and prompt treatment can significantly improve a patient’s …

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32% of persons living with HIV discontinue treatment due to out-of-pocket-payments

The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has appealed to health facilities to consider the plight of persons living with HIV and reduce out-of-pocket-payment on HIV services. This is because the practice is compelling many of them to discontinue treatment. Dr Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, said …

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