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What’s driving men to get penis fillers, despite the risks?
Jason didn’t want a “Coke can” – that’s the nickname for a penis that has been enlarged with so much filler it resembles a stubby drink can. “Some people go really overboard,” Jason tells me when we meet in Manchester. His procedure increased the girth of his penis by 16% – an amount he, and […]
Gideon Boako to sponsor eye surgery for 35 Tano North constituents
Dr. Gideon Boako, Tano North’s Member of Parliament, has announced plans to sponsor eye surgery for 35 constituents identified during a recent screening exercise. The initiative forms part of his ongoing commitment to improving eye health in the constituency. Phase 1 of the programme, carried out yesterday across Bomaa...
Government pays GH¢2.6bn to clear NHIS arrears – Health Minister
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that the government paid GH¢2.6 billion to the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025 to settle outstanding claims and debts owed to health service providers. Addressing Parliament, Mr Akandoh explained that the payment was intended to clear arrear...
University of Ghana study links West African gene to higher kidney disease risk
A study by Professor Vincent Boima has revealed that genetics may be contributing significantly to the rising prevalence of kidney disease in Ghana and across West Africa. According to the study, certain genetic traits found among many West Africans may increase susceptibility to chronic kidney disease (CKD), particula...
Ghana records 1,038 Mpox cases, eight deaths since outbreak began – Health Minister
Ghana has recorded 1,038 confirmed cases of Mpox (Monkeypox) with eight deaths as of March 3, 2026, according to the Ministry of Health. The outbreak, which began in May 2025, has affected 124 districts across the country, with the Greater Accra Region and Western Region emerging as the most affected areas. Addressing...
Your daily walk matters in more ways than you think
When people think about building strength, they likely picture lifting weights or taking a high-intensity exercise class. Walking is often dismissed as “just cardio” or something you do to reach your step count or get some fresh air.
Ghana Medical Trust Fund donates dialysis machines to Sunyani Teaching Hospital
Dialysis patients in Ghana’s Bono Region are expected to receive improved treatment following the donation of two dialysis machines to the Sunyani Teaching Hospital by the Ghana Medical Trust Fund. M The new equipment is intended to enhance access to dialysis care, particularly for patients suffering from infectious di...
Asutifi South records significant improvement in skilled deliveries – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has reported a marked improvement in the number of pregnant women delivering safely at health facilities in the Asutifi South District. Health officials revealed that skilled deliveries in the district increased from 80.9 percent in 2024 to 94 percent in 2025. The development was announce...
Health Minister outlines three-pronged strategy . . . To address doctor posting crisis
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has unveiled a three-pronged strategy to tackle the persistent refusal by most medical doctors to accept postings to deprived districts. Addressing Municipal and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) in the Upper East Region last Thursday, during a working visit to Bolgatang...
Government ready to fly recruitment stampede victim abroad for treatment if necessary – Health Minister
The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured that the government is prepared to consider sending Sandra Baafi Boateng, a victim of the Ghana Armed Forces recruitment stampede, abroad for specialised medical treatment if recommended by doctors. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Monday, March 9, the...
Tano South records zero maternal mortality in 2025 – GHS Director
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) Director for Tano South Municipal in the Ahafo Region, Dr. Joel Duah Afi, has announced that the municipality recorded zero maternal deaths in 2025. He made the revelation during the 2025 Annual Performance Review Meeting of the Tano South Municipal Health Directorate held in Bechem. Spea...
GAUA strike: KNUST administration offices open but essential IT services hampered
Administrative offices at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) remain open, while some essential services, including IT, have been disrupted as the industrial action by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) enters its second day. Members of GAUA are on a nationwide strike i...