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Fake call, Real tears: Scammed in the Name of Care
Today, I witnessed a heartbreaking scene at the emergency room. A frantic father rushed in, his eyes scanning the room for any sign of his daughter. “The...
Total knee replacement surgery at Tamale Teaching Hospital
Tamale Teaching Hospital Performs First Total Knee Replacement Surgery
On September 13, 2024, Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) successfully conducted its first total knee replacement surgery. The hospital’s Orthopaedics...
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Ghana Declares Public Health Emergency After Detection of Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus in Koforidua
The Ministry of Health has declared a public health emergency. This came following the discovery of a circulating Vaccine-Derived Poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2)...
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WHO Prequalifies First Mpox Vaccine
The World Health Organization (WHO) has added the MVA-BN vaccine to its prequalification list. This makes it the first approved vaccine for Mpox (formerly...
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One of Many Lives Lost: Exposing the Gaps in Our Healthcare System
Today, our hospital witnessed a heartbreaking loss – a patient’s life slipped away in front of us due to the glaring inefficiencies in our...
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The Cost of Kidney Failure in Ghana (including Dialysis) and How to Prevent It
Kidney failure is a significant health challenge in Ghana, affecting many lives and straining financial resources. As one of the most expensive chronic...
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Understanding Mpox (Monkeypox): A Comprehensive Overview
This article offers insights into Mpox (monkeypox) history, symptoms, and prevention. With growing concerns about this virus, it has become crucial to...
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Get Tested for HIV - Here’s what you should know
Get Tested for HIV! Approximately 355,000 people in Ghana are living with HIV, yet about 30% are unaware of their status. The only way you can know is...
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Book Review: Let's Talk Diabetes by Dr. Yacoba Atiase
“Education is not part of the treatment of diabetes, it is the treatment.” This pocket-sized gem is an excellent reference guide for individuals...
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What is G6PD and why should you know your status? 
Understanding G6PD G6PD, also known as Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase, is an important enzyme that helps maintain the health of red blood cells. It...
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