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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Bill Gates, Prince Charles at Malaria Summit in London
Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie gave a speech at the Malaria Summit on Wednesday, 18th of April, in London, England. The Malaria Summit was held to urge Commonwealth leaders to commit to halve cases of malaria across the…
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WHO Regional Director for Africa to visit Ghana
The World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr Matshidi Moeti, will be visiting Ghana for the first time from April 21-25 2018 at the invitation of the Ghanaian authorities.
The visit will provide an opportunity for…
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Babies Dying as Wenchi Hospital Operates with One Incubator
The Neo-natal Unit of the Wenchi Methodist Hospital in the Brong Ahafo region is under stress as it operates with only one incubator to cater for the increasing number of pre-term babies.
The Wenchi Methodist Hospital is a major referral…
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Free NHIS Registration for Poor in Subin
THE NEW Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Subin in Kumasi, Eugene Boakye Antwi, has said very poor people, the aged and pensioners in his Constituency, who are cash-strapped, would be registered freely with the National…
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Oxytocin Failing Quality Assurance Due to Heat Exposure
The quality of Oxytocin, a life-saving drug used to prevent excessive bleeding during childbirth (postpartum haemorrhage) is reported to be consistently losing its efficacy across low and middle income countries.
This has been attributed…
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Reshaping Babies’ Head is Damaging―Neuroscientists
Pressing babies’ heads to obtain 'better' shapes damages brain - Neuroscientists
Neuroscientists at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) are calling on women to stop pressing the heads of newborn babies in order to change the shape of the…
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‘Wake-Up Call’ Over Liver Disease Risks Due to Weight
One in eight middle-aged adults in the UK could have a potentially serious form of liver disease - because they are overweight.
Scans of nearly 3,000 individuals from the UK Biobank research project showed that 12% had inflamed, fatty…
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Regular Excess Drinking Can Take Years Off Your Life, Study Finds
Regularly drinking above the UK alcohol guidelines can take years off your life, according to a major report.
The study of 600,000 drinkers estimated that having 10 to 15 alcoholic drinks every week could shorten a person's life by between…
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Malaria Experts Fear Disease’s Resurgence
For the first time in 10 years, global malaria cases are no longer falling, sparking concerns about a resurgence of the too often deadly disease.
Experts, and philanthropist Bill Gates, are urging country leaders gathering at the…
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Older Adults May Not Need Vitamin D to Prevent Falls, Fractures
Many older adults should avoid taking vitamin D and calcium supplements to prevent falls and fractures, and focus instead on exercises to improve balance and coordination, U.S. doctors recommend.
The conclusion issued Tuesday by the U.S.…
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