Marburg Virus: What You Need to Know
Marburg Virus is a rare but highly dangerous disease caused by a virus from the same family as Ebola. It can cause severe illness in humans, with a high...
Understanding Meningitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Meningitis is a serious infection that affects the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, known as the meninges. The disease can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or,...
COVID-19: What You Need to Know About the Disease, Symptoms, and Prevention
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Since it first emerged, the virus has spread globally, affecting millions of people. The disease primarily targets the respiratory...
MoFFA Shuts Three Unlicensed Mortuaries in Nationwide Crackdown
The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has closed down three unlicensed mortuaries in Ghana as part of an ongoing effort to enforce safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards. The...
Dengue Fever: What You Need to Know
Dengue Fever is a mosquito-borne viral disease that has been increasingly reported in tropical and subtropical regions, including parts of Ghana. Health experts warn that awareness, prevention, and timely...
Tuberculosis: Understanding the Disease and How to Protect Yourself
Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can target other parts of the body, including the kidneys, spine, and brain. TB remains a...
Yellow Fever: What Ghanaians Need to Know
Yellow Fever, a viral disease transmitted by infected mosquitoes, remains a public health concern in parts of Africa, including Ghana. Health experts stress the importance of awareness, prevention, and...
Malaria Remains a Major Health Threat: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
Malaria continues to pose a serious health risk across many parts of the world, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Caused by the Plasmodium parasite and transmitted through the...
Cholera Outbreaks: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Risks of Delayed Treatment
Cholera remains a major public health concern in many parts of the world, particularly in regions with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water. This acute diarrheal infection,...
Typhoid Fever: Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Risks of Delayed Treatment
Typhoid fever continues to affect communities worldwide, particularly in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to safe drinking water. This potentially serious bacterial infection is caused by Salmonella...