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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) says it has enhanced surveillance in Ghana after an outbreak of Hantavirus on a cruise ship, which has now docked in Cape Verde. In a statement the GHS assured that no case of Hantavirus has been recorded in Ghana, but enhanced surveillance measures have been instituted following the docking of […]

The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly in the Ashanti Region passed a resolution banning the open display of salt in all food establishments across the city.  The move aims to reduce excessive salt consumption and to curb rising rates of hypertension among residents in the metropolis.The resolution, which was approved during the assembly’s recent meeting, targets a

According to WHO, traditional medicine comprises practices and knowledge from various historical and cultural contexts, which pre-date biomedicine and mainstream medical practices. Traditional medicine emphasizes nature-based remedies and holistic, personalised approaches to restore balance of mind, body and environment.   Ms. Kuruvilla said global demand for traditional medicine is rising due to chronic diseases, mental

Africa has officially lifted Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security following recommendations from the Africa CDC Emergency Consultative Group. The decision highlights the continent’s strengthened health security, effective leadership, regional cooperation, and successful international partnerships in managing complex public health challenges. Today marks a significant milestone in Africa’s collective journey toward strengthened

Herbal medicine manufacturers who completed a 14-day advanced training in herbal formulation and quality control at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Department of Herbal Medicine have described the experience as transformative for their production processes. Participants highlighted how the comprehensive training deepened their understanding of critical aspects of herbal medicine production,

Junk food adverts are banned on television and online starting on Monday as part of a drive to tackle childhood obesity. The UK-wide ban stops food and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) being advertised on TV before 21:00 and at any time online. It applies to products considered to be the biggest

An overhaul of US childhood immunisation guidelines has dropped the number of diseases children should be vaccinated against from 17 to 11. The new list of recommended vaccines, issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday, includes polio and measles vaccines, but others, like hepatitis A and B, and Covid vaccines, are

Nestle has issued a global recall of some baby formula products over concerns they contain a toxin which can cause food poisoning. The food and drink giant said specific batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula were not safe to be fed to babies. The batches were sold across the world, Nestle said,

The Ministry of Health (MoH), in partnership with the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and the Ghana Education Service (GES), has commissioned three mechanised boreholes and distributed 3,000 hygiene kits under the Girls’ Hygiene Empowerment Programme. The initiative was officially launched at Teacher Mante Presby Primary School in the Eastern Region, with boreholes also constructed