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Why you should never take hot showers before bed

Why you should never take hot showers before bed

Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social
To get a better night’s sleep, stick to cooler showers. Taking a hot shower might seem like a perfect way to relax before bed, but it might not be the best idea. Many people believe that a hot shower will help them sleep better, but the truth is, it can actually do the opposite. The problem with hot showers before bed When you take a hot shower, your body temperature goes up. This might feel good at the moment, but it can make it harder to fall asleep later. Your body naturally cools down as bedtime approaches, which helps signal to your brain that it’s time to sleep. However, a hot shower can mess with this process by raising your body temperature too much, making it harder for your body to cool down. This can delay sleep and make it more difficult to fall into a deep...
NHIA Launches Free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative

NHIA Launches Free Annual Health Check-Up Initiative

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched a free health screening initiative under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) as part of national efforts to tackle non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and chronic conditions.  The ‘Free Annual Health Checkup’ programme will provide free health screening to all citizens. The Chief Executive Officer of the NHIA, Dr Da-Costa Aboagye, told the Daily Graphic in Accra on Wednesday that the initiative, on the theme “Addressing Non-Communicable Diseases and Chronic Diseases in Ghana”, was the preventive aspect of health care. He said it would offer comprehensive annual health screening for blood pressure, blood sugar, and Body Mass Index (BMI) testing, along with counselling and referrals as needed.   All NHIS s...
Hepatitis B, C epidemic hits northern Ghana

Hepatitis B, C epidemic hits northern Ghana

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
It is estimated that about 2.8 million people have hepatitis B, while nearly 500,000 have hepatitis C in the country. The condition has disproportionately higher burdens and mortality in the Upper East, Upper West, North East, Savannah, and Northern regions. These came to light when Ghana joined the world to celebrate the 2024 World National Hepatitis Day last Friday, with a commitment to combat the health condition, improve public health and achieve broader health goals by 2030. The event, organised by the Greater Accra Region Health Service and the Ablekuma-North Municipal Assembly, in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Accra Cantonments-East, aimed to increase awareness and promote preventive measures. Dubbed “It’s time for action”, the programme aligns with the global ca...
Govt opens recruitment for 15,200 nurses, midwives

Govt opens recruitment for 15,200 nurses, midwives

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social
The Ministry of Health has announced the opening of recruitment for 15,200 nurses and midwives, following the issuance of financial clearance by the Ministry of Finance. This significant move aims to bolster the healthcare workforce and improve service delivery across the country. The recruitment process will begin on Monday, 5th August 2024, at 12:00 noon. Qualified applicants are invited to submit their applications via the Ministry of Health’s online application portal. Interested individuals should visit https://hr.moh.gov.gh to log in and select their preferred agency within the Ministry. All applications must be submitted by Friday, 23rd August 2024, at 6:00 pm. Nurses The Ministry of Health emphasizes that the recruitment process will be conducted transparently....
Okyenhene Calls On Religious Institutions To Play Active Role In Environmental Stewardship

Okyenhene Calls On Religious Institutions To Play Active Role In Environmental Stewardship

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
The Okyenhene Osagyefuo Amoatia Ofori Panin has tasked religious leaders to take an active role in environmental stewardship in the wake of the devastating effect of climate change on the global economy and its effect on human survival. According to Osagyefuo, Ghana remains a religious Nation with majority of its citizens deeply believing in either the Christian faith, Islam and/or traditional beliefs. He says, one of the cardinal principles underpinning these religions center on environmental stewardship, yet our actions often fall short of these teachings. Delivering a Public lecture Organized by the Graduate Students Association at the University of Ghana, under the theme: 'Transformational Leadership in Contemporary Ghana', Okyenhene posit that, transformational leaders are passi...
UGMC successfully performs 6 kidney transplants

UGMC successfully performs 6 kidney transplants

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing
The University of Ghana Medical Centre has announced the successful completion of its first six kidney surgeries. In a press statement on Sunday, the Centre said that under the leadership of a highly skilled and dedicated team of local and foreign medical staff, it “has so far conducted six kidney transplant surgeries with utmost precision, care, and expertise.” According to the head of Urology at UGMC, Dr. Emmanuel Asante, the procedures were performed seamlessly, showcasing the Centre’s capabilities in complex surgical interventions and post-operative care. The Chief Executive of UGMC, Dr. Kwame Anim Boamah, stated, “The successful completion of the first set of six kidney transplants underscores the Centre’s commitment to pushing boundaries, achieving medical excellence, and im...

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...
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...
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...
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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