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Heart disease quietly ravaging Ghanaian homes — Cardiologist warns
Advisory Source of News Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

Heart disease quietly ravaging Ghanaian homes — Cardiologist warns

One in five Ghanaian adults has hypertension, but most don't know it
A Korle Bu cardiologist warns that cardiovascular disease is Ghana's quiet killer, citing the 2023 WHO STEPS survey showing 21.7% of Ghanaian adults live with hypertension.
Why this matters One in five Ghanaian adults has high blood pressure — and fewer than 5 in 100 have it under control. Get your BP checked today.
Posted 2w ago
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Beyond the Pink Ribbon: How new treatments are changing breast cancer
Research Source of News Modern Ghana

Beyond the Pink Ribbon: How new treatments are changing breast cancer

From targeted therapies to a new class of medicines — and what it means for Ghana
A pharmacist-researcher explains how breast cancer treatment is becoming more personalised, what the FDA's approval of vedpegestrant means, and why Ghanaian women need better access to diagnostics.
Why this matters Early detection is still our strongest weapon. If you notice unusual breast changes, see a doctor — new treatments work best when cancer is caught early.
Posted 2w ago
Modern Ghana
Global cholera deaths hit 26-year high, WHO reports
Outbreak Urgent Source of News The Guardian Nigeria News

Global cholera deaths hit 26-year high, WHO reports

Africa accounts for 90% of cases as deaths surge 30% in 2025
WHO data shows cholera deaths reached a 26-year high in 2025, with Africa bearing the overwhelming burden.
Why this matters Cholera is preventable. Know the symptoms and drink only safe water — especially when travelling.
Posted 2w ago
The Guardian Nigeria News
Heart disease, stroke remain leading causes of hospital deaths in Ghana
Advisory Source of News Citi Newsroom

Heart disease, stroke remain leading causes of hospital deaths in Ghana

Cardiovascular conditions top national mortality figures
Why this matters Two conditions you can screen for are behind the most hospital deaths in Ghana. Know your numbers.
Posted 2w ago
Citi Newsroom
3 in 10 Ghanaians may be living with hypertension — Cardiologist
Advisory Source of News Modern Ghana

3 in 10 Ghanaians may be living with hypertension — Cardiologist

Most are unaware of their condition
Why this matters Nearly 1 in 3 Ghanaians may have high blood pressure — most without knowing. Check yours today.
Posted 2w ago
Modern Ghana
Regular exercise reshapes the immune system at a cellular level, study suggests
Research Source of News LiveScience

Regular exercise reshapes the immune system at a cellular level, study suggests

New research on how movement changes immunity
A study finds that regular physical activity leaves lasting epigenetic changes on immune cells — improving immune function.
Why this matters Regular movement doesn't just build muscle — it changes your immune system at the cellular level.
Posted 2w ago
LiveScience
Research Source of News CIDRAP

More than 2 million new cancer cases caused by infections in 2024, study finds

1 in 8 cancers linked to preventable infections
A new study finds that about 1 in 8 of the 2 million new cancer cases in 2024 were caused by infections — many of them preventable.
Why this matters Some infections that cause cancer — like HPV and hepatitis B — are preventable through vaccination.
Posted 2w ago
CIDRAP
Advisory Source of News Ghana News Agency

Experts urge early autism screening and intervention in Ghana

Early support makes the biggest difference
Why this matters The earlier a child is screened, the better the support can be. Know the signs.
Posted 2w ago
Ghana News Agency
Research Source of News University of Leicester

No evidence of harm from GLP-1 exposure during pregnancy, study finds

Reassuring signs, but caution still urged
A new study finds no clear evidence of harm from GLP-1 weight-loss drugs during pregnancy, though researchers say more data is needed.
Why this matters If you take a GLP-1 medication and are pregnant or planning to be, this study offers reassurance — but still talk to your doctor.
Posted 2w ago
University of Leicester
Research Source of News Harvard Health

Even small changes in physical activity may boost longevity

Harvard Health · reporting on a Lancet study
Why this matters Five extra minutes of brisk walking today could add years to your life.
Posted 1mo ago
Harvard Health
Outbreak Source of News GNA

Oti Region records four Mpox cases; all patients recover

Regional health update
Why this matters Know the symptoms of Mpox — early care works, as all four Oti patients recovered.
Posted 1mo ago
GNA
Advisory Source of News NHIA

30.34 percent of deaths in Ghana are attributed to hypertension, while 26.27 percent are linked to diabetes

National cardiovascular health alert
Why this matters Hypertension and diabetes together drive more than half of deaths in Ghana. Check your blood pressure and blood sugar today.
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