Walking is more than just a way to get from point A to B - but how does it affect your strength?
Many dismiss walking as just cardio, but it's a fundamental movement pattern impacting much more. How you walk affects everything from pelvic alignment to nervous system regulation - setting the stage for overall strength.
Food safety in Ghana is allegedly threatened by dangerous practices - but what is being done about it?
A radio commentator laments the decline of food safety in Ghana, where contaminated food is becoming a public health concern - from waakye beans cooked with paracetamol to plantain fried with plastic. What does this mean for public health?
Following a tragic death, a corporate lawyer says Ghana's emergency care system has failed - but why should Ghanaians care?
Vicky Bright has criticized Ghana's emergency healthcare system after an investigative report on Charles Amissah's death. The report exposes weaknesses in emergency response-raising questions about the system's ability to provide timely care.
Following a tragic death, a CDD-Ghana rep is calling for major changes to healthcare - but what needs fixing?
CDD-Ghana's Vera Abena Addo is advocating for substantial investment in Ghana's healthcare system. This follows an investigative report into a recent death that exposed critical issues - but what are they?
United Pension Trustees is advocating for an end to menstruation stigma- but what impact will it have?
United Pension Trustees is working to eliminate the stigma around menstruation- collaborating with Nana Awuah-Darko Ampem II to donate sanitary products and hold seminars. The initiative hopes to address menstrual poverty and equity in underserved communities- but what challenges remain?
Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo die from a suspected illness - what does this mean for the region?
Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo have died from a suspected illness- raising concerns for aid workers. The deaths occurred while the volunteers were working on a project- but the situation is more complex than it seems.
UHAS is tackling neonatal infections in the Volta Region- but what challenges will they face?
UHAS has launched a 3-year research initiative at Ho Teaching Hospital, addressing neonatal infections and antimicrobial resistance. The project aims to reduce deaths caused by drug-resistant infections- but what systemic gaps will they uncover?
The UK congratulates Ghana on its new health policy - but what does this mean for the future of healthcare access?
The UK has lauded Ghana's launch of Free Primary Health Care. The UK High Commission's statement hints at a deeper partnership - but what impact will this have?
UMA donated equipment to a CHPS compound - but what challenges were they facing before this?
The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika has engaged with the Amomaso CHPS compound. The donation of medical equipment aims to address a critical need - but what impact will it have on healthcare access?
Are Ghana's celebrations harming our health? It's time to rethink how we define 'sweetness' and its role in our lives.
Ghana's celebrations are often marked by overindulgence in sugary treats and drinks - a practice deeply embedded in culture. But this may be costing more than we realize, as health issues rise, prompting a call to redefine our concept of sweetness.
Why was a well-regarded health director suddenly reassigned - and what does it mean for healthcare in the region?
The reassignment of the Western Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Marion Okoh Owusu, has raised eyebrows. Some speculate the move was influenced by political considerations - not routine decisions.
A medical charity has warned about the spread of Ebola in DR Congo - but what's making it so alarming?
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has issued a warning about the rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The medical charity suggests the situation is "deeply alarming"- but what challenges are they facing?
Painkiller abuse is on the rise in Tarkwa - but what dangers are the youth facing?
Dr. Baaba Damoah of SOFPOG has warned Tarkwa youth about painkiller misuse. The physical demands of work and illegal mining may be contributing to the problem - but what are the long-term health consequences?
A paramount chief makes an appeal that could transform healthcare in the Upper West Region - but will it be heard?
Naa Dinaa Donglabong Ganaa III has appealed to the government to build a new Upper West Regional Hospital in Jirapa. The Paramount Chief also decried neglected infrastructure and logistical support - leaving many to wonder about the future of the municipality.