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Breast Cancer and You; Risk Factors and Safety Precautions

Today’s woman is more knowledgeable and conscientious than ever about the risks of breast cancer. This is especially true for women over 40 years of age, who have crossed the threshold of increased risk of breast cancer. Age is so important to the development of breast cancer that about 76% of women who develop it […]

WHY DID TISU.COM.GH SHUT DOWN?

Tisu.com.gh was a website I was so much in love with right from the word go because the concept was very unique. Unique in the sense that it was the first of its kind in Ghana. There were several prominent worldwide websites which were giving a similar service but for the Ghanaian market, this was […]

Did You Buy BLOOD At The Hospital?

Have you ever had to buy blood at the hospital? On various fora I have heard many complain about the money they have to pay even when they have donated blood for a relative or when they have to get blood for a relative. To them they are “paying for blood they have donated freely” […]

7 Ways to Make Alkaline Diet Benefit You

The premise of an alkaline diet is that the nutrients found in supplements, alkalizing foods, and water can bring the body back to balance. These vitamins, minerals, and herbs infuse the body with new energy, vitality, and better health. Alkaline foods and water must be consumed in order to provide nutrients the body needs to […]

Critical Thinking Required to Ensure the Provision of Quality, Affordable and Accessible Primary Healthcare- Veep

Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has called for critical thinking and strategies by African countries to meet the health needs of her rapid population growth. He noted that Africa’s population growth, which stood at 1.2 billion required immediate and critical thinking, to ensure the provision of quality, affordable and accessible primary healthcare. Data from health […]

Mental Health Awareness Day

On October 10th of every year the World Mental Health Awareness Day is celebrated. The overarching goal is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize mental health efforts. The day provides an opportunity for all mental health professionals to talk about their work and what else needs to be […]

Government is committed to making Universal Health Coverage a reality in Ghana

Mr Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, Minister of Health, has reiterated Government’s commitment to ensuring quality service for maternal and newborn child healthcare. He said several internationally recommended interventions as well as local initiatives were being implemented by the Ministry, sector agencies and partners to promote child survival and development. He said for the first time in decades, […]