Health

A group of irate youth killed 11 dogs after a stray dog bit 13 people at Gomoa Dominase in the Gomoa East district of Ghana’s Central Region, according to reports. The incident caused concern and raised alarm among the local community. Among the victims, eight individuals are currently receiving treatment …

Tanzanian health authorities have declared the end of first-ever outbreak of Marburg, a deadly Ebola-like virus with a fatality rate of up to 88%, Reuters reported on Friday, citing the World Health Organisation (WHO). According to the WHO, nine cases, including six deaths, were recorded in the outbreak. While there …

The provincial health department in the South African province of Gauteng on Sunday announced 19 new cases of Cholera in Hammanskraal, including 10 deaths, Reuters agency reported. South Africa reported its first cholera death in February, after the virus arrived in the country from Malawi. It was unclear how many …

Studies have shown that drinking at least 8 to 10 glasses of water a day is healthy, however, drinking water at the right temperature is also important, as it has a negative impact on your health. During hot seasons in particular, cold water is thought to be the best, providing …

Kenya’s President William Ruto has sacked a principal secretary in charge of public health and disbanded the entire board of a medical supplies agency amid a corruption scandal. The scam involves a bungled tender involving the supply of donor-funded treated bed nets meant to protect against malaria-causing mosquitoes worth $27m …

Twenty-two people have been hospitalized due to an alleged food poisoning at a funeral in the Nkwanta South of the Oti Region, Ghana. “The victims have suffered acute diarrhea and other symptoms after eating at a funeral,” reports said. “The victims were served food including porridge, rice, banku, meat and …

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 is the 24th edition of the World Asthma Day and the theme chosen is “Asthma: many constraints in everyday life”. This is an opportunity to highlight the challenges that asthmatics face on a daily basis in living with this disease. To date, there is no definitive …

The United States will lift the obligation to be vaccinated against Covid-19 on the evening of May 11, which concerns federal civil servants and international travelers arriving by air, the White House announced on Monday. The United States is officially the country that has paid the highest price for the …

Waist beads are one of the essential accessories in lovemaking not only do they help with stimulation and endurance, but they also add a sensual touch to the act. They are made of polyester, cotton, nylon, and leather. Waist beads have been worn in cultures worldwide for centuries, so it …

Only 11.3% of Americans are registered smokers in 2022, the lowest number ever recorded, according to preliminary results of a study, released Thursday by US authorities. Only one in nine adults smoked in 2022, according to a 2022 survey of more than 27,000 Americans by the Centers for Disease Control …