Colour for healing was adopted 2,000 years ago in Ancient Greece, Egypt and China. They used colour and light in the form of sunlight, crystal reflections, paints and plants were employed to improve people’s moods. Colour therapy, also known as chromotherapy, is a form of therapy that uses colour and light to...
Refill Health Tech, a leading Ghanaian healthcare technology solutions provider, has launched a game-changing innovation called Refill to transform healthcare delivery in Ghana. Gone are the days patients took their prescriptions around town in search of medications, or they could not keep track of their medication for a refill.
Refill...
Maternal and child health is a cornerstone of societal well-being, reflecting the strength and resilience of communities. In many parts of the world, including Ghana, challenges persist, making the role of effective health education in bridging gaps and improving outcomes for mothers and children paramount. Let us delve into...
The World Health Organization's World Malaria Report 2023, released at the end of 2023, paints a concerning picture of the global state of malaria in 2022. Despite continued efforts, malaria remains a significant public health challenge, with both malaria incidence and mortality higher now than they were before the...
18% under age 5 stunted
6% wasted
12% are underweight
2 percent overweight
The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report on maternal and child health by Ghana Statistical Services has revealed that 49 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months are anemic, a decline from the...
The Ghana Statistical Services (GSS) has underscored the crucial role of education in addressing health challenges across the country.
Commenting on its 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey which revealed disparities between education and health, the GSS highlights the need for accelerated efforts and investments in addressing the gaps.
Similarly, the 2021...
GLICO Healthcare, a pioneer in private health insurance in Ghana, proudly announced the re-launch of its Sunkwa Health Plan and the introduction of its groundbreaking state-of-the-art e-Health App. The announcements were made at an event held at Tang Palace Hotel and attended by key stakeholders in the health and...
Science is crucial to improving pandemic preparedness and prevention. It not only deepens our understanding of pathogen transmission and containment but also provides us with the flexibility required to adapt to changing circumstances. Relying on scientific evidence enables us to contain risks at the local level, minimize the delay...
Founder and CEO of Nene Glam Skin products and “Eyes in Dubai” a hospitality entity, Kingsley Kojo Aikins, has embarked on a medical tour in India to explore advanced healthcare solutions to help seekers of world-class medical treatments.
According to him, this initiative aims to connect accessibility to top-notch medical...
Discussions have begun on transforming the existing COVID-19 levy on goods and services into a dedicated National Health Security/Emergency fund.
The move will strategically allocate ring-fenced amounts, serving as a crucial supplement to National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) contributions and thereby mitigating, or potentially eliminating, the financial hurdles associated with...