Articles tagged with “health”

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?

What is this odorless, invisible threat, and are you at risk in your own home?

Ghanaian scientists are raising concerns about a dangerous, unseen pollutant. Prolonged exposure to this environmental hazard may have serious health consequences - particularly for those most vulnerable.

A U.S. plan to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya faces legal challenges - what does this mean?

A plan for the U.S. to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has been challenged in court. The lawsuit argues that the site could endanger public health - but what could happen next?

Top doctors equate social media to smoking when it comes to harming kids - but is a ban the answer?

British doctors are raising concerns about the impact of social media on children's health. They are urging lawmakers to address the potential harm caused by excessive screen time - but what could this mean for young people?

GNFS trains health staff - but what fire safety advice did they share?

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in the Upper East Region engaged staff at the Gambibgo Health Centre. The training session focused on fire safety- but what vital information was shared to improve emergency response?

Could the rise in kidney disease cases be linked to something in the water - or rather, what's being put in it?

The Ghana Association of Radiologists (GAR) is raising concerns about a worrying trend. They are pointing to a possible connection between environmental pollution and a specific health crisis.