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Meet Jennifer Pokuaa Effah the first Ghanaian psychologist in Spain

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
Jennifer Pokuaa Effah, a vibrant and dynamic member of the Church of Pentecost in the Barcelona Central, has recently made history by becoming the first psychologist of Ghanaian descent in Spain. Her academic journey led her to the University of Rovira and Virgili, where she studied psychology and achieved this significant milestone. In an interview with Janny Koomson, the host of Christian Trends an entertainment show on Pent TV, Jennifer shared her inspiring journey and the challenges she overcame to reach this remarkable achievement. Beyond her accomplishments in psychology, Jennifer is a multi-talented professional. She serves as a nurse assistant and health administrator, showcasing her dedication to the healthcare field. Additionally, she holds the position of Secretary for the...
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by Samuel AnsongNo Comments
Adults aged 25 and above constitute majority of HIV population – AIDS Commission

Adults aged 25 and above constitute majority of HIV population – AIDS Commission

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
The Ghana AIDS Commission has raised concerns about the rising rate of new HIV infections and the demographics most affected in the country. The Commission underscored the urgent need for Ghana to implement strategies to achieve epidemic control. From 2013 to 2023, Ghana experienced a 9.0% increase in its HIV population, with projections indicating a further 6.8% increase by 2030. Despite a 14.8% reduction in new HIV infections, totaling 17,774 cases, the country also recorded 12,480 deaths due to AIDS, representing a 20.5% decrease in annual AIDS-related deaths from 2013 to 2023, with an anticipated further decline of 58.1% from 2023 to 2030. Currently, Ghana’s total HIV population stands at 334,095, with the highest number of cases in Accra, the Ashanti region, and the Easter...
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by Samuel AnsongNo Comments
Ghana recorded 17,774 new HIV infections in 2023

Ghana recorded 17,774 new HIV infections in 2023

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
Data from the 2023 national and sub-national HIV and AIDS estimates and projections showed 17, 774 people- 6,457 males and 11, 317 females- became newly infected with HIV in that year.  The number comprises 4,869 youth between 15 and 24, 1,698 children under 15, 1,520 adolescents between 10 and 19, and 16,076 adults above 15.  Dr Kyeremeh Atuahene, Director General of the Ghana AIDS Commission who disclosed this in Accra on Wednesday, said that the projection showed a 14.8 per cent decrease in new infections between 2013 and 2023  “The data indicates that Ghana has not been able to achieve its annual target of a 17 per cent reduction in new HIV infections in the last ten year,” he said.  Dr Atuahene said Ghana was expected to achieve a 41 per cent increase i...
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by Samuel AnsongNo Comments
Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse

Top doctor alarmed by weight-loss drug misuse

Health & Wellbeing, International
NHS England's medical director says he is alarmed by reports that people are using weight-loss drugs as "a quick fix" to lose a few pounds and get "beach-body ready" this summer. Professor Stephen Powis said the side-effects of the drugs could be dangerous, and they needed to be used under medical supervision. Interest in Wegovy, for treating obesity, surged after studies suggested users could lose over 10% of their body weight. Drug treatments are now seen as an important tool in tackling obesity. Wegovy, a weight-loss injection, can be prescribed on the NHS in England to people at the top end of the obesity range through specialist weight management clinics. It contains the drug semaglutide, which makes people feel full and reduces their appetite. Another anti-obesity drug...
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by Samuel AnsongNo Comments
Apostle Dr Koranteng Sensitises School Proprietors On Child Health & Well-Being

Apostle Dr Koranteng Sensitises School Proprietors On Child Health & Well-Being

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Pent TV, Pentecost News
The Director of the Pentecost Hospital-Madina, Apostle Dr Edward Arkoh Koranteng, has sensitised proprietors of Christian private schools on the need to ensure child health and well-being in their schools. According to Dr Korangteng, proprietors and school managers are part of God’s plan in nurturing great destinies (children) for God’s glory. He disclosed that since every child’s glorious future and destiny revolves around sound health and well-being, there is the need for proprietors to place premium on it, saying, ‘Proprietors need to ensure that every child in their schools is fit holistically in terms of their social, mental and physical well-being.’ Apostle Dr Koranteng was speaking at the maiden Conference for Proprietors of Christian Private Schools organised by the Children’...
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by Linda Sedinam AckahNo Comments
Zoomlion Partners GES To Launch ‘’Zero Waste’’ Agenda

Zoomlion Partners GES To Launch ‘’Zero Waste’’ Agenda

Education, Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Pent TV
 The Shai-Osudoku District Director of Education, Ms. Harriet Lomotey has called on all stakeholders to put their hands on deck to achieve the ‘’Zero Waste Agenda’’ in the country.   She said it was imperative to deliberate on achieving sustainable waste management through recycling all forms of waste thus ridding the country of filth. Speaking at an event to launch the ‘’Zero Waste Agenda’’ at Dodowa in the Shai-Osudoku District of the Greater Accra Region, Ms. Lomotey indicated that there’s the need for Ghanaians to embrace the "ZERO WASTE" lifestyle which includes the 3Rs that is reduce, reuse, and recycle. ‘’As we move out and come in, we should be intentional in reducing the number of material products we throw away and we should rather incorporate one project ...
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by Linda Sedinam AckahNo Comments
Veteran Musician Diana Hopeson Calls for Eradication of Taboos on Menstruation

Veteran Musician Diana Hopeson Calls for Eradication of Taboos on Menstruation

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social, Pent TV
A veteran Ghanaian gospel artiste Diana Hopeson, formerly known as Diana Akiwumi, has called for the demystification of taboos surrounding menstruation in Ghana. Speaking at an Influential Conference organized by the non-profit organization As I Grow (AIG) at Benkum Senior High School on International Menstrual Hygiene Day, Diana Hopeson stressed on some cultural and social challenges faced by many adolescent girls and women due to prevailing myths and taboos about menstruation. These restrictions, according to her included not cooking, mingling, or leaving a secluded zone, as well as not sharing buckets and plates with others during their periods. Diana Hopeson, a former President of MUSIGA, emphasized that labeling menstruating girls as "unclean" damages their self-worth and is...
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by Linda Sedinam AckahNo Comments
Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Services in Ghana in Dire State Amidst Surge in Musculoskeletal Conditions

Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Services in Ghana in Dire State Amidst Surge in Musculoskeletal Conditions

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Pent TV
The Orthopedic Association of Ghana has issued a dire warning regarding the state of orthopedic and rehabilitation services in the country's healthcare sector. Despite a rising prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions and disabilities, the Association notes that orthopedic and rehabilitation services are in a critical condition due to a shortage of certified orthopedic surgeons, outdated equipment, and inadequate logistics and facilities. Statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO), revealed that approximately 1.71 billion people worldwide suffer from musculoskeletal conditions, which are the leading cause of disability globally with low back pain being the single leading cause of disability in 160 countries. Addressing a gathering at the 2024 Annual General Conference by ...
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by Linda Sedinam AckahNo Comments
GPCC-StarLife Assurance Supports Pentecost Hospital

GPCC-StarLife Assurance Supports Pentecost Hospital

Health & Wellbeing, Pent TV
The Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPSS) in partnership with StarLife Assurance, an insurance company has donated some equipment and suppliers to support the maternity ward of the Pentecost hospital. The items include syringes, bedspreads, sterilizers, cotton gauze, thermometers, cleaning detergents, packs of tissues, and among others.  The donation which forms part of GPCC and Starlife Assurance's social responsibilities also intended to complement the just-ended Mother’s Day celebration.  Speaking to the media at a brief ceremony to present the items, the General Secretary of GPCC, Apostle Immanuel Nii Okuley Tettey explained that the Pentecost hospital was not selected exclusively for the donation. According to him, GPCC member Churches with health faci...
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by Linda Sedinam AckahNo Comments
Govt. Urged To Prioritize Maternal Mental Health To Manage Post-Partum Depression

Govt. Urged To Prioritize Maternal Mental Health To Manage Post-Partum Depression

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
A Specialist Obstetrician -Gynecologist at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) Dr. Nita Asamoah-Manu Gyimah, has urged the government to prioritize maternal mental health to improve the well-being of pregnant women with unstable health conditions. According to her, there is the urgent need for government and stakeholders in healthcare to prioritize maternal mental health to aid in the control of post-partum depression, stress and anxiety that exacerbates the condition of pregnant women after delivery. She said global evidence propounded that cases of post-partum depression, anxiety, and stress continue to prevail high, and estimated between eight and 18 percent. Speaking at a ceremony to create awareness of Maternal Mental Health and also solicit funds to support the maternal wa...
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