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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) Director-General, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, visited the Savannah Region to assess its preparedness for disease outbreaks and public health emergencies. He met with the Regional Health Directorate in Damongo

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2 days ago

Want a healthier gut? It's not about one "miracle" food. It's about variety. Focus on fibre-rich fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and fermented foods like yoghurt. Berries, kiwi, oats, peas, lentils, avocado, and even cooled potatoes (for resistant starch!)

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5 days ago

Breast cancer is the most common and deadliest cancer among Ghanaian women—largely due to late reporting and reliance on unproven herbal remedies, says Dr. David Sunu of Ridge Medical Center. With 50–80% of patients diagnosed at late stages, he urges regular screening,

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6 days ago

New research from FAU Erlangen suggests quercetin found in citrus fruits, onions, and buckwheat may help fight lung cancer. In lab and mouse studies, it slowed cancer cell division and nearly halted migration, acting at multiple sites simultaneously.

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7 days ago

A recent study from the UIC College of Dentistry suggests that pure 100% cranberry juice may support oral health by slowing dental plaque growth and reducing acid production—key factors in enamel protection. Researchers attribute this effect to proanthocyanidins,

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a week ago

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has ordered the recall of Franko Herbal Mixture from the Ghanaian market within 14 days after laboratory tests detected diazepam and paracetamol in the product, which was registered as a herbal medicine. The Authority has also shut down

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a week ago

@koboateng Hmmm, ego be hard

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a week ago

Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has stressed the need to combine traditional medicine with scientific research to establish its safety and effectiveness. According to him, traditional medicine is an important

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2 weeks ago

Ghanaians have been cautioned against the excessive consumption of processed meats such as sausages, bacon and hot dogs and are being encouraged to embrace locally available fish, eggs and other nutritious foods as part of a balanced diet.

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2 weeks ago

Ghana's forests and markets hold an unmined library of medicine. Plants used for generations that science has barely studied. Artemisinin, quinine, and cancer drugs all came from plants like ours. A Ghanaian toxicologist argues we must invest in research, integrate traditional

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5 months ago

@koboateng @DevInVogue1 Let's cook

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5 months ago

"The Ghana Health Service is watching. Everyone is watching." – Prof. Isaac Ayensu charges new medical herbalists at yesterday's induction in Accra. Trained scientifically. Now professionals. The Ghana Health Service and the nation watch. 🇬🇭🌿

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5 months ago

@koboateng Ego long tho

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5 months ago

The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) of the Ministry of Health will hold the 7th Medical Herbalist Induction Ceremony on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the British Council Auditorium in Accra. The event, scheduled to begin at 8:00 am, is themed

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5 months ago

In many communities, people living with epilepsy have been isolated, ridiculed, and wrongly labeled as victims of curses or evil spirits. Yet in the quiet village of Akwadum near Koforidua, Ghana, one traditional herbal practitioner is attracting attention with a bold claim,

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5 months ago

Researchers at North-West University (NWU) are studying the anti-cancer properties of Lessertia frutescens, commonly known as "cancer bush", as preliminary lab results unveil its potential against various cancer types including the notoriously hard-to-treat small-cell lung cancer

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5 months ago

The Accra High Court has dismissed an application by the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) seeking to strike out a lawsuit filed by the Ghana Alternative Medical Practitioners Association (GAMPA). In its ruling, the Court held that GAMPA’s claims raise

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5 months ago

While the "natural Mounjaro" drink, a mix of lemon, ginger, honey, and water, has gained a viral following for alleged weight loss benefits, experts highlight that its effects are modest at best "Natural Mounjaro" usually includes four ingredients: water, lemon, honey, and ginger

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5 months ago

"Digestion is not just a human process—it is a collaboration between our bodies and trillions of microbes living in the gut," said Professor Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown. "DAMM gives us a powerful new way to quantify how those microbial partners contribute to human health

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5 months ago

Herbal medicine remains an important part of healthcare for many Ghanaians. Across the country, people rely on traditional remedies for relief, wellness support, and cultural healing practices passed down through generations. However,