Mental Health: Need to strengthen social support systems
The Christ The King Methodist Church Ghana has called for the strengthening of the extended family system and tightening of the social support structures to help address mental health conditions in the country.The Very Reverend Isaac Kwame Ghartey, Su…
Cannabis debate in Seychelles continues, advocates for legalisation vocally campaign
The term “medical cannabis” is another misconception fed to the public as well as the plant being a gateway drug, said the chairperson of the Seychelles Kanabis Association (SKA), Nelson Esparon.Recently the association went live on Pure 90.7 local rad…
Stakeholders urged to contribute to full implementation of health policies
Mr Labram Musah, the Executive Director of Vision for Alternative Development (VALD) has called on stakeholders to contribute to the full implementation of the National NCD Policy and Strategy, Public Health Act (ACT 851), and others.’Through this way…
Sustainable Management, Utilization of Biodiversity Crucial for Meeting Africa Goal of Agenda 2063: AU Commissioner
Sustainable management and utilization of biodiversity is a crucial step for Africa in order to realize the seventh goal of Agenda 2063, AU Commissioner Albert Muchanga said.In his speech at the conclusion of the AU, Caribbean and Pacific High-level Co…
Glimmer of Hope educates adolescent girls on menstrual health
The Glimmer of Hope Foundation, a non-governmental organisation in the South Tongu District of the Volta Region, has educated about 550 adolescent girls on how to maintain good personal hygiene during and after menstruation. Menstrual health education…
Ghana urged to promote ethno-veterinary medicine for sustainable animal husbandry
Accra, Ghana must promote ethno-veterinary medicine (EVM) to ensure a more productive livestock agriculture and sustainable animal husbandry especially for smallholder farmers.Stakeholders made the call at the two-day National Stakeholders Workshop on…
The Horrors and Successes of Obstetric Fistula in Ghana
Accra, May 20, – ‘No baby, no home,’ is Marian Tuffour’s opening statement in recounting the traumatic experiences of her last prency and childbirth, which resulted in an Obstetric Fistula (OBF), and her survival through the awfulness of this ailment….
Anti-corruption agencies: African Commonwealth countries agree to information-sharing and support
The 13th Regional Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in the Commonwealth of Africa held in Seychelles enabled its participants to discuss problems specific to each country, allowing the identification of common points of concern.At the con…
Let’s insure our health against future emergencies
Ghanaians have been advised to insure their health for financial cushioning against future health emergencies.’It is very important to have an insurance surrounding health because no one can predict what the future holds regarding our health. Try and …
Stakeholders advised to use public, donor funds for intended purposes
Alhaji Shani Alhassan Saibu, Northern Regional Minister has advised public officials and stakeholders to use both public and donor funds for their intended purposes for the benefit of the people and the region’s development.He made the call during the…