There is a noticeable increase in diagnosis in the number of young breast cancer patients in Ghana. Dr. Nokwanda Zuma is an Oncologist at St Philip's Private Hospital. She says that breast cancer is no longer an elderly person’s disease. “Previously, many decades ago, we would typically see breast cancer in patients over the…
Whilst much has been done to stimulate awareness of Down Syndrome, surprisingly little is understood about the disorder. Dr. Wessels is a Paediatrician at Busamed Harrismith Private Hospital. He is passionate about the disorder and says more needs to be done to highlight the remarkable achievements people with the condition have made. ‘Downs’ as it…
High blood pressure is a ‘silent killer’ because people who have high blood pressure may not have symptoms until something significant occurs. The only time most people realize that they are not well is when they have shortness of breath when walking faster, they have shortness of breath when going up a steep slope or…
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men worldwide, including Ghana. Early detection is key in effectively managing prostate cancer. Therefore, it is essential for men to be aware of the signs and symptoms associated with this condition. In this article, I will discuss the key indicators to look out for…
On March 1, 2018, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) issued a press statement on a fatal case of Lassa fever. That is dead and buried! COVID-19 happened and almost all other diseases disappeared. Everybody now seems to accept that it is here to stay, so we move! Fast forward to February 26, 2023, the GHS…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) office in Ghana has said it remained committed to working with all stakeholders to support Ghana’s health sector priorities towards achieving the highest level of health for all Ghanaians. It said although Ghana had made significant progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as demonstrated in the improvement of Ghana’s…
A new report by UNICEF has revealed that the perception of the importance of vaccines for children declined by more than 33 per cent in Ghana and in four other countries after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The other countries are Korea, Papua New Guinea, Senegal and Japan. The new data, collected by The…
The mosquito is one of the smallest insects in the world but for centuries continues to be one of the deadliest in many parts of the world. According to the latest World Malaria Report published in December 2022, in 2021, malaria caused 619,000 deaths with 247 million new cases recorded across the world. Although a…
As the pursuit of fitness and a healthy lifestyle becomes increasingly popular among athletes and non-athletes in Ghana, more and more people are turning to dietary supplements to help them reach their fitness goals. There are different kinds of dietary supplements, and these promise everything from more muscle mass to better endurance, especially for sports…
