KoKMA embarks on food safety exercise » August 17th, 2023

The Korle Klottey Municipal Assembly (KoKMA) has embarked on an exercise to evacuate traders displaying their food stuffs on the bare ground at the Tema Station market within the municipality.   The exercise was basically to ensure food safety and consumer healt...Read More

Daily soft drink linked to increased risk of liver disease » August 16th, 2023

 In a new study, researchers have found an increased risk of liver cancer and chronic liver disease mortality among women who consume sugar-sweetened beverages on a daily basis.   Led by researchers at Harvard-affiliated  Brigham and Womens Hospital, t...Read More

List of African countries with the best healthcare systems midway into 2023 » August 16th, 2023

Access to quality healthcare is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of societal well-being. In Africa, the healthcare landscape has seen significant improvements over the years, but challenges persist.   The concept of a healthcare index has gained prominence ...Read More

Ghana at risk of HIV by persons who inject drugs – Prof Torpey » August 15th, 2023

Ghana is at risk of HIV and blood-borne infections by persons who inject drugs, the Dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Ghana, Prof Kwasi Torpey, has said.   HIV prevalence among persons who used and injected drugs was 2.5 per cent, accordin...Read More