Health Archives - Page 4 of 13

November 10, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

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...

November 9, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

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...

November 9, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

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,...

November 9, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

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...

November 8, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

Healthcare in Crisis: Ghana Loses Five Years of Patient Records After LHIMS Shutdown

Doctors and health professionals across Ghana are grappling with a major disruption in patient care after electronic medical records dating back to 2020 were rendered inaccessible following the abrupt...

November 7, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

Lightwave E-Healthcare Laments ‘Unfair’ Treatment by Health Ministry Despite Years of Service

Senior Project Manager at Lightwave E-Healthcare Solutions, Eric Agyei, has voiced strong disappointment over what he calls the unfair treatment of the company by the Ministry of Health, despite...

November 6, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

Pharmatrust Professional College Marks Historic Milestone with First HND Dispensing Technology Graduates

Pharmatrust Professional College has celebrated a significant moment in its educational journey by graduating the first batch of HND Dispensing Technology students during its 21st Graduation and Matriculation Ceremony...

November 6, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

Ghana Urged to Take Full Ownership of HIV Response as Global Funding Declines

As global health priorities shift and international donor support continues to wane, Ghanaian authorities are being urged to take full ownership of the country’s HIV response to ensure its...

November 6, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

World Vision Partners ORCC to Boost Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Oti Region

In a renewed push to ensure every household in the Oti Region enjoys clean water and improved sanitation, World Vision Ghana’s Southern Regional Office has entered into a partnership...

November 5, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

Coconut Oil: Does It Boost Hair Growth or Just Improve Health?

Amid growing fascination with natural hair remedies, coconut oil remains one of the most debated beauty staples. Supporters swear by its power to transform dull hair into glossy locks,...