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Ghana Is Facing a Widespread HIV Epidemic, Says NACP

Public health experts say that achieving global targets for diagnosing and treating people living with HIV remains a challenge, as many individuals are either unaware of their status or not yet enrolled in life-saving antiretroviral therapy.

Why some people can’t stay away from alcohol, even when they know it’s hurting them

Some individuals are more biologically predisposed to heavy drinking because their brains are wired in a way that makes the rewards of alcohol stronger or the risks less salient.

A Practical Way to Reducing HIV Risk

HIV remains a major public health concern despite significant medical advances. This article explores how condom use, relationship dynamics, and HIV stigma continue to affect families, particularly among couples facing challenges of trust and infidelity.

Adolescence lasts into 30s -does not end at teen/age 21; new study shows

The brain goes through five distinct phases in life, with key turning points at ages nine, 32, 66 and 83, scientists have revealed. Around 4,000 people up to the age of 90 had scans to reveal the connections between their brain cells.

Nearly half of hospital loo users do not wash hands

Almost one in two of people that use a hospital toilet do not wash their hands, according to new research from the University of Surrey.

Man dies-sucked into MRI machine after entering with heavy metal necklace

The man entered a room at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, on New York's Long Island, without permission as the MRI machine was running, Nassau County Police Department said

Tragedy in Edwenase: 37-year-old nurse found dead in suspected suicide

A moment of sorrow has swept through the community of Edwenase in the Ashanti Region following the suspected suicide of a 37-year-old nurse at the Kokofu Government Hospital. The nurse, identified as Akosua Adutwuwaa, was found dead in her room on Sunday morning under deeply tragic circumstances. According to her mother, the late Akosua began […]

Brain Drain in Ghana’s Health Sector: Can Higher Wages Stop It?

Ghana continues to experience the migration of nurses and other healthcare professionals to countries offering better salaries and working conditions. This article examines whether Ghana could attract foreign nurses and what salary levels would be required to retain skilled healthcare workers.

Nurse Migration in Ghana: The Hidden Impact on Healthcare Delivery

Ghana's policy of facilitating overseas employment opportunities for nurses may provide economic benefits and reduce unemployment, but it also raises important concerns about healthcare worker retention, motivation, and the future of healthcare delivery in the country. This article examines the hidden impact of nurse migration on Ghana's healthcare system and explores possible solutions.

DNA Test and Child Identity issues in Ghana: Why Appearance Cannot Determine Biological Parenthood

Can a child's physical appearance determine whether they are biologically yours? This article explores the science behind DNA testing, child identity, genotype, and phenotype, explaining why resemblance alone cannot confirm or rule out biological parenthood. Learn why DNA testing remains the most reliable method for establishing paternity and preventing wrongful accusations within families.

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