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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.
ICN President calls for the protection of health workers and harmonization of Nursing Standards Across Africa
[Livingstone, March 6] – The President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano, has called for stronger protection of health workers. He also advocated a unified approach to nursing and midwifery standards across Africa to strengthen health systems and improve patient care. He said atta...
The Nurse Who Came To Efua
I enjoyed writing the piece on co-payment, although I wrote it with dismay. This one I wanted to write with a smile. You’ve heard me talk about Free Primary Health Care. You’ve seen the figure, GH¢35.1 million released, 107 districts, first-quarter payment. But numbers are hard to hold in your hands. So let me tell you...
Pressure-driven marriages rarely end well — Dr Charity Ankrah
Chief Executive Officer of Chartman Herbal Center, Dr. Charity Twumasi Ankrah, says individuals must prioritise self-validation and internal peace over societal timelines for marriage, warning that decisions made under pressure rarely end well.
Men’s responsibilities are solely for men – Shed Lamptey
Media personality and life coach Shed Lamptey has shared his views on marital roles, stating that certain responsibilities in marriage belong strictly to men.
Obra Show: Mother accuses man of bolting with twins after denying paternity
A storm of emotion swept through the Obra Show on Nhyira FM, simulcast on Adom TV, when Mary Boamah appeared before host Ohemaa Benewa with two painful complaints against the father of her children. Her voice shook, but her message was clear: she wants answers. Mary revealed that before the birth of her twins, she […]
Africa CDC, WHO Launch US$518 Million Continental Plan to Combat Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have unveiled a US$518 million continental preparedness and response plan to strengthen Africa’s fight against the ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease (BVD) outbreak, as countries intens...
UGMC: Transition Committee presents report on UGMC transfer to University of Ghana
President John Mahama has received the report of a Transition Committee set up to guide the transfer of the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) from the Ministry of Health back to the University of Ghana, a move intended to realign the facility with its original academic and res...
Gov’t begins construction of CATH Lab at KATH to curtail surging heart conditions
Heart attack and cardiac arrest cases at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have risen by more than 250 percent in the last decade, with two to three new patients seeking treatment daily. According to hospital authorities, for 70 years, KATH has operated without a Catheterisation Laboratory (CATH Lab), forcing m...
NHIA Rolls Out Campus Connect to Bring NHIS Services Closer to Tertiary Students
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched the maiden edition of its Campus Connect initiative at Takoradi Technical University (TTU) in the Western Region, marking a renewed push to expand access to National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) services among students in tertiary institutions. Spearheaded b...
Ghana Launches Parliamentarian Caucus on Immunization Ahead of 2029 Gavi Transition
Ghana has launched a Parliamentarian Caucus on Immunization as the country prepares for full domestic financing of its national immunisation programme by 2029. The Caucus is intended to strengthen parliamentary leadership, oversight, and accountability in vaccine financing and delivery. The initiative places immunisati...
Call for Applications: Medical Professionals Needed for Hajj 2026 Medical Team
The Pilgrims Affairs Office of Ghana (PAOG) has officially opened its online recruitment portal for qualified medical personnel interested in serving on the Hajj 2026 Medical Team. The announcement, issued on February 3, 2026, invites eligible health professionals—particularly nurses and clinical staff—to apply to supp...