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News Source of News Ghana News Agency

Ho Municipal Health Directorate targets 2,370 girls for HPV vaccination

Campaign aims to prevent cervical cancer through early vaccination
The Ho Municipal Health Directorate is vaccinating 2,370 girls aged 9–14 against HPV — the virus responsible for most cervical cancer cases. The HPV vaccine is now free at health facilities for eligible girls.
Why this matters Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers — and the HPV vaccine is free for girls aged 9–14 in Ghana. If you have a daughter in this age group, ask your health facility about vaccination today.
Ho Municipal Health Directorate, Ho
Posted 1w ago
Ghana News Agency
Herbal concoctions and dehydration are fuelling kidney disease, experts warn
Advisory Source of News Modern Ghana

Herbal concoctions and dehydration are fuelling kidney disease, experts warn

Ghanaian specialists raise alarm over common habits
Experts warn that frequent consumption of herbal concoctions combined with chronic dehydration is driving kidney disease cases in Ghana.
Why this matters The herbal mixtures and low water intake many Ghanaians rely on daily could be damaging your kidneys. Drink more water and talk to a doctor before taking unregulated remedies.
Posted 2w ago
Modern Ghana
Vaccinate dogs to prevent rabies deaths — Dr Danyo
Advisory Source of News Graphic Online

Vaccinate dogs to prevent rabies deaths — Dr Danyo

Ghanaian vet urges pet owners to act
Dr Danyo urges dog owners in Ghana to vaccinate their pets against rabies, noting that most human rabies deaths are preventable through pet vaccination.
Why this matters Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms start — but it's preventable. Vaccinate your dog and seek immediate care after any bite.
Posted 2w ago
Graphic Online
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
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 4w ago
Harvard Health

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