Source: Africa Publicity In the vibrant heart of Africa, where the sun kisses the earth and the rhythm of life beats strong, a troubling story unfolds. The rise of antibiotic resistance is a global issue, but its impacts are felt keenly in various corners of the African continent. This tale follows three characters: Amina from…
Source: Africa Publicity In the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria, a young woman named Amina was starting to feel the pressures of her demanding job. As an administrative manager at a busy office, her days were packed with meetings, tight deadlines, and constant demands from her team. Amina often felt overwhelmed but pushed through, believing…
In honour of Mandela Day, global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS has donated 67 kennels and essential care packages to the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha on july 18. This initiative is a tribute to Nelson Mandela’s legacy of service and community upliftment, symbolising the 67 years he devoted to fighting for social justice. …
At least two Canadians have reportedly died from infections caused by listeria after drinking popular milk substitutes based on almonds, oats, cashews and coconuts. The substitutes were sold under the Silk and Great Value brands, Canada’s health department disclosed on Wednesday night, July 17, 2024. According to the department, most of the infections were…
The Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, has commended the participants of last Saturday’s (July 13,) Homowo clean-up exercise in parts of Accra at its central business district (CBD). He expressed his pleasure at seeing the streets of Accra’s CBD clean and healthy, and extolled the efforts of those involved in the exercise….
Janet Balducci Source: Africa Publicity The family of Janet Balducci, an 82-year-old woman who was pronounced dead at a New York nursing home are demanding answers after after she was found to be breathing two hours later at the funeral home despite being placed in a body bag. Janet, according to local media reports, was…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has projected that Ghana will attain universal health coverage before 2030. According to the Chief Executive of the NHIA Dr Da-Costa Aboagye, the innovative and robust measures being implemented under his watch include the new preventive health care measure which will soon become part of the NHIS claim package…
The Ga Mantse, His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, is leading the Homowo Clean-up Exercise in Accra, aiming to rid the city of filth and promote a clean environment. The Grater Accra Regional Minister, Honourable Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus Glover, sub-chiefs of Accra, and a special task force of Ga traditional warriors…
Author, Dr Kulneet Suri Dr Kulneet Suri(Adjunct Professor) Harvard University, Senior Director-Unison Abstract: Mental Health and Behavioural Health is extremely important for the well-being and overall development of a child – it has to be a TOGETHER journey for parents and the child. According to researchers One in six children aged 6-10 years has a…
Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene Source: Africa Publicity Some 50 persons are contracting HIV infections on a daily basis in Ghana, the Ghana AIDS Commission has reported. The Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, who made this known said majority of the people contracting HIV constitute the economically active population. He stated that…
Nick Owen Source: Africa Publicity It was a heartbreaking moment when veteran BBC presenter, Nick Owen, broke down in tears live on air while discussing his battle with cancer. The 76-year-old could not hold back his tears as he spoke about his health issue. Earlier in 2024, Owen was awarded an MBE for his work.
Dr. Ben Brown and his late wife, Hillary Brown Source: Africa Publicity A plastic surgeon in the US has been charged in the death of his wife who reportedly suffered heart attack while he was performing liposuction, including ear adjustment procedures on her in his medical office. US authorities said Dr. Ben Brown’s wife, Hillary…
A file photo Ghana’s Ministry of Health has appealed to the leadership of the Medical Laboratory Professional Workers’ Union (MELPWU) to reconsider its decision to embark on strike. The Ministry in a statement dated Monday, June 17, 2024, urged MELPWU to return to the negotiation table with the Ghanaian Government’s negotiation team, which it said…
Nana Aba Anamoah Source: Africa Publicity A renowned Ghanaian media personality, Nana Aba Anamoah, is raising funds to support Kidney patients at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in Ghana. On Wednesday, June 19, 2024, Nana Aba will be turning 44. And as part of activities to mark her birthday, she has chosen to…
Source: Africa Publicity At least 77 people have died from Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS), a deadly skin-eating bacterial infection in Japan. The deaths were recorded between January and March 2024, according to the latest figures available. Health officials in Japan have also reported a record high number of cases of the dangerous and deadly…
A file photo of cholera patients in Nigeria Source: Africa Publicity At least 30 people have been confirmed dead from cholera in Nigeria since the beginning of 2024. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) confirmed the deaths, blaming the outbreak on poor sanitation and lack of resources. According to the Centre, from…
