Health Archives - Page 9 of 13

September 19, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

TOXIC MERCURY FOUND IN KONTOMIRE AND OTHER FOODSTUFFS IN MINING REGIONS – 2025 REPORT WARNS OF SEVERE HEALTH RISKS

A new report has raised alarm over dangerous levels of mercury contamination in food crops cultivated in Ghana’s mining regions, warning of dire health consequences for both children and...

September 18, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL RAISES ALARM OVER RISING DIABETES AND KIDNEY CASES

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has sounded a health alarm after recording over 5,000 diabetes referrals and 2,000 complicated kidney cases in just the first half of 2025. Hospital...

September 18, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

TYPHOID SURGE PROMPTS NKWANTA SOUTH TO TIGHTEN FOOD VENDOR SCREENING

It is, however, regrettable that most leaders in the country appear reactive rather than proactive. They often wait for outbreaks and crises to escalate before treating them with urgency....

September 16, 2025
Louisa Afful
Health

38KG OF CANNABIS SEIZED AT KIA : BRITISH AND GHANAIAN SUSPECTS ARRESTED

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has arrested a British national and two Ghanaian accomplices at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) after 38 kilograms of substances suspected to be cannabis...

November 3, 2024
Louisa Afful
Health

Understanding Testicular Cancer: Causes and Preventive Measures

Testicular cancer, though relatively rare, is one of the most common types of cancer affecting young men, particularly those between the ages of 15 and 35. This form of...

October 31, 2024
Louisa Afful
Health

Trichomoniasis : A Sexually Transmitted Infection

Trichomoniasis is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the protozoan parasite Trichomonas vaginalis. This infection primarily affects the urogenital tract and is notably prevalent among sexually active...

woman suffering from a stomach pain lying down on couch

October 31, 2024
Louisa Afful
Health

Understanding Pelvic Inflammatory Disease: Risks, Symptoms, and Prevention Strategies

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs, including the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. This condition is primarily caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs),...

October 31, 2024
Louisa Afful
Health

Public Lies: The Mechanisms and Implications of Deception in Society

Public lies, often referred to metaphorically as “crabs,” illustrate the concept of deceit that permeates societal discourse. These lies can range from misinformation spread by public figures to...

October 31, 2024
Louisa Afful
Health

Pubic Lice: Understanding an Often Overlooked Infestation

Pubic lice, scientifically known as Pthirus pubis, are small parasitic insects that infest the coarse hair of the pubic region, but can also be found in other body hair,...

October 31, 2024
Louisa Afful
Health

Scabies: Understanding the Infestation

Scabies, often regarded as a nuisance, is a highly contagious skin condition caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei mite. These microscopic parasites burrow into the skin, leading to intense...