Doctor Flags Breast Cancer Cases in Women as Young as 22 in Accra
A dietitian told an Accra forum that breast cancer has been diagnosed in women as young as 22 at Ridge Hospital, urging early screening and healthier diets.
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Biakoye Residents Turn From Shrines to Clinics Under Free Primary Healthcare
Health officials in Biakoye District, Oti Region, say free primary healthcare and a door-to-door campaign are drawing residents away from shrines and into clinics.
Oti fishing village pleads for health team as sores keep children out of school
Residents of Mafi Kope in Ghana’s Oti Region want urgent medical screening after years of unexplained sores, bilharzia and ear problems affecting children and adults.
MSF Says Ebola Is Spreading Beyond Control In Eastern DR Congo
Medecins Sans Frontieres says Ebola is spreading out of control in DR Congo’s North Kivu province, where 75 percent of deaths occur at home and new hotspots appear weekly.
Screening, Vaccination And Safe Sex: Three Steps To Protect Cervical Health
Cervical cancer usually shows no early symptoms. Health guidance points to three defences: regular Pap and HPV screening, the HPV vaccine for children, and safer sex.
Pink October: Queen Mother Urges Ghanaians To Move Beyond Ribbons
A Ghanaian queen mother is urging families, faith leaders and health workers to turn Pink October into early screening, prompt diagnosis and stigma-free support for patients.
Period Leaks In Public: Practical Steps To Manage The Moment
Period leaks are common but rarely discussed. Here are the main causes — from PCOS to heavy flow — and five practical steps to manage a leak when you are in public.
Ghana Turned Down US Health Deal Over Patient Records — Now Comes the Hard Part
Ghana rejected a US health compact over demands for pathogen data and patient records, leaving a $74m annual funding gap and questions about data security at home.
FDA Burns 28 Bales of Second-Hand Diapers Seized at Ghana’s Ports
Ghana’s FDA has incinerated 28 bales of second-hand diapers at Shai Hills after intercepting a 40-foot container, with traders accused of declaring them as tissue paper.
Cape Coast march pushes government to order warning labels on packaged foods
SEND-Ghana and University of Cape Coast nutrition students marched through Cape Coast communities demanding mandatory front-of-pack warning labels on processed foods in Ghana.
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