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Expert Dietitian Advocates
Report by Apeke Rosemary- 4/04/2024 In a recent episode of AIT TV’s “My Health My Priority” show, registered dietitian and CEO of Diet Med Consult, Evans Sellame Adrah, shared insightful perspectives on the correlation between healthy eating and a balanced diet. As the host, Nana Ama Agyiri, posed the question, “Does healthy eating go hand in hand with a balanced diet?” Adrah’s response shed light on the fundamental principles of nutrition. “If an individual is eating healthy, then what the person is eating must be balanced,” Adrah emphasized. He delved into the intricacies of balanced nutrition, highlighting the importance of […]Read more...
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Medical Doctors at
Report by Apeke Rosemary-14/03/2024 In a bold move aimed at addressing their housing grievances, medical doctors at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) have declared an indefinite strike, throwing the healthcare sector in Kumasi into uncertainty. The decision, announced by the hospital’s medical staff, comes in response to a pressing issue concerning their residency within the bustling city. Reports indicate that doctors have been served with eviction notices, compelling them to vacate their current accommodations in Kumasi. According to the leadership of the medical association, the directive to relocate has been met with staunch resistance, as it disrupts the stability […]Read more...
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9,354 People died
HIV/AIDS remains an epidemic of public health concern in the country claiming 9,354 in 2022. In the same year, 16,574 people were infected, bringing to 354,927, the total number of persons living with HIV in the country. The data is contained in a recent national HIV report — “2022 National and sub-national HIV estimates and projections report”, which was disseminated in Accra yesterday by the Ghana Aids Commission (GAC) and partners. The commission said the recent data took precedence over all previous data because it was generated with an improved version of the mechanism used in the past. The Director-General […]Read more...
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37 Military Hospital
The 37 Military Hospital has issued a public service announcement regarding a forthcoming mass burial exercise for unidentified and unclaimed bodies in its morgue. The hospital authorities highlighted the need to address the issue as the accumulation of these bodies has caused congestion and hindered the efficiency of day-to-day operations at the facility. According to the press release issued by the Ghana Armed Forces, the last mass burial exercise was conducted on 11 March 2017. To prevent further congestion and manage the situation effectively, the hospital will conduct the upcoming mass burial on Friday, September 1, 2023. In an effort […]Read more...
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Include Hepatitis ‘B’
The Medical Director of MedTech Medical Centre, Dr Betty Attafuah, has called for the inclusion of Hepatitis ‘B’ treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to help reduce the spread of the infection in the country. She said the treatment and management of the disease, which was currently not under the scheme, was preventing many people from getting access to treatment. “Pregnant women, who are positive, are supposed to receive a vaccine and when they deliver, the baby is supposed to receive a vaccine within 12 hours to protect it from being a chronic carrier, but that vaccine is […]Read more...
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Authorities in Ghana
In a joint effort, the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) Customs Division, and the Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) have expressed deep concern regarding a growing trend of importing disposable baby diapers into the country. The authorities in a press release said these diapers are being unhygienically packaged in bales or concealed within bundles of used clothing. The release added that the repackaged diapers are subsequently sold without adequate labelling information or sometimes without any labelling information at all. Such practices fail to comply with regulatory requirements and the packaging and labelling standards outlined in the […]Read more...
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Mothers lament over
Some mothers have called on health training institutions to mount behavioural change programmes as part of their curricula to help change negative attitudes of midwives towards pregnant women. They noted that negative attitudes on the part of some midwives such as familiarity, negligence, poor communication on the dos and don’ts of pre and post-delivery activities has the tendency of causing shocks, fear, depression and delays in the healing processes before and after delivery among pregnant women. The mothers were sharing their respective experiences in an exclusive interview with the Daily Graphic in Accra. They included an Entrepreneur, Rosemary Boachie, a […]Read more...
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Tamale Teaching Hospital
About 300 staff of the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) in the Northern regional capital have been honoured by the government for their various contributions to the country ‘s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Presidential Awards, initiated by President Akufo-Addo, acknowledges the exceptional role of frontline health workers who dedicated themselves to their work and rendered invaluable services during the pandemic. The awardees included nurses, midwives, doctors, radiographers, pharmacists, nutrition officers, laboratory technicians, as well as support staff such as drivers, electricians and laundry attendants. Each of the awardees was presented with a certificate of recognition signed by the President. […]Read more...
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Ministry of Health
In a bid to enhance the delivery of critical medical supplies to health facilities, the Ministry of Health has assured Zipline, the renowned drone delivery service company, of the government’s unwavering support in ensuring the sustainability of its operations. The assurance came during an event held at the Zipline Omenako Hub, attended by the US Ambassador to Ghana, along with representatives from the Ghana Health Service and the Ministry of Health to mark the fourth anniversary of the partnership between the government and Zipline. In his address, Deputy Minister of Health, Hon. Mahama Asei Seini highlighted the government’s commitment to creating […]Read more...
Salt is big deal in the cooking world?!
- 4 Salt Swaps for Flavorful, Reduced Sodium Meals
- Fresh Aromatics vegetables – including onions, leeks, scallions, shallots, celery, ginger and garlic
- Dried Chili Peppers – A prepared chili paste may contain a bit of sodium, but will pack so much concentrated flavor into a dish that you will not need to add extra salt.
- Fresh Herbs – are my favorite flavor vehicles when spring comes around.I love adding basil, mint.
- 4 Salt Swaps for Flavorful, Reduced Sodium Meals
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