Some pupils of Weweso M/A Junior High School (JHS) in Kumasi have revealed they save up portions of money given to them for food to purchase sanitary pads. The pupils lamented that the expensive cost of the hygienic pads on the market is worsening the discomfort associated with their monthly …

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 …

The government is exploring comprehensive smoke-free policies as part of a mechanism to control tobacco use in Ghana. The Acting Director of Technical Co-ordination and Special Advisor on Non-Communicable Disease (NCDs) to the Minister of Health, Dr. Baffour Awuah, announced this in Accra during a stakeholder meeting by the Food …

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 …

Level 400 students at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), have been migrated to a new Online Students Information system (OSIS) from Integrated Tertiary System (ITS), Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP). This was in a statement by the Management of the University, issued on September 26 from the Office of the …

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 …

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Pfizer Inc (PFE.N), Albert Bourla, said on Saturday he tested positive for COVID-19. “I’m feeling well and symptom free,” Bourla said in a statement. Bourla, 60, back in August contracted COVID and started a course on the company’s oral COVID-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid. Paxlovid is …

The Medical and Dental Council of Ghana has said that it will no longer recognise degree certificates issued by Medical and Dental Schools from Ukraine, as some schools have resorted to studying online. According to a citinewsroom report, the council said that the training of these students online is not …

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 …

The quiz mistress of the National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), Prof. Elsie Kaufmann, has given a breakdown of the processes that go into the setting of questions for the popular national program. According to her, the process begins with an extensive work done by a team of four consultants, …

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High Cholesterol increases the chance of developing various illnesses, including heart disease, that can cause Erectile Dysfunction 5 ways to lower cholesterol quickly to avoid erectile dysfunction High cholesterol increases the chance of heart attack. Representational Image, News18 Cholesterol develops in the liver and has many essential functions. For example, …

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 …

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 …

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. …

It became a big issue that was discussed widely by citizens of countries whose leaders had been directed to use shared buses to attend the funeral of the late British monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The funeral service for the late Queen was held at Westminster Abbey in the United Kingdom …

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 …

  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 …

Female protesters have been at the forefront of escalating protests in Iran and have been burning headscarves, after the death in custody of a woman detained for breaking hijab laws. Demonstrations have continued for five successive nights, and reached several towns and cities. Mahsa Amini died in hospital on Friday …

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 …

Then Princess Elizabeth was in Kenya on official visit when her father died. She arrived in Kenya as a princess but flew back home to become a Queen. Between 1953 and 2022, she clocked a full seven decades on the throne, becoming the longest serving British monarch. Her funeral took …

It would be a ceremony of global proportions that will bring to an end more than a week-long celebration to mark the passing of the longest-reigning monarch of Britain, Queen Elizabeth II. Already, the might of the world’s leaders have already landed in London, as they join the rest of the …

On the passing of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, his status as Prince Charles changed to King Charles III. At the ceremony to proclaim him as King of Wales, the Third Battalion of the Royal Welsh marched through the streets of Cardiff in a procession that was led by a goat, …

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 …

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, …

Of all the scenes, sights, happenings, and news surrounding the funeral plans for the burial of the former monarch of Britain, Queen Elizabeth II, a soldier on guard at one of the events made headlines in a rather awkward way. In a video that has since gone viral, the soldier, who …

A Chinese government delegation has been banned from attending the lying-in-state of Queen Elizabeth II, BBC News understands. House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle refused a request for access to Westminster Hall due to Chinese sanctions against five MPs and two peers, Politico first reported. Queen Elizabeth is set to …

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 …

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 …

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 …