The whole of Italy is being put on lockdown in a bid to try and stop the spread of coronavirus, with the UK Foreign Office now warning against all but essential travel. A ban on public gatherings will now extend to the entire country while cinemas, theatres, gyms and pubs will be closed. Funerals and […]
Category: Health
Pastor who went to China to stop Coronavirus admitted in hospital
A Nigerian pastor last week flew to China amid the Coronavirus outbreak in the bid to stop the spread of the novel (CODVID-19). Efforts to deter him from embarking on his deadly mission were met with serious criticisms from church members of his church as they all believed in his mission that he will succeed. […]
Details: 6 deadly diseases you probably didn’t know marijuana can control
Marijuana or cannabis, in several parts of the world, is being used to alleviate suffering from various diseases. Nevertheless, it remains a controversial drug while critics fear that relaxing laws on its use can lead to drug abuse and other crime-related activities. Globally, more and more states, particularly in America, are passing laws to allow […]
Coronavirus: President Akufo-Addo impressed with Ghana’s preparedness
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has expressed his satisfaction with the measures Government has put in place to deal with the threat of the novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). President Akufo-Addo made this known on Wednesday, 4th March, 2020, when he paid visits to the Kotoka International Airport, the Tema General Hospital […]
Coronavirus: Catholic Bishops direct that no communion on tongue and no handshakes at mass
Amidst the growing spread of Coronavirus worldwide, the Ghana Catholic Catholic Bishop’s Conference has issued a directive encouraging the faithful in Ghana to receive Holy Communion in the hand. The directive in the possession of Angelus News also encourages Ministers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to wash their hands or use sanitizer before and after the […]
Nigeria: Dangote donates N200m to fight Coronavirus
The Aliko Dangote Foundation (ADF) yesterday pledged a whooping sum of N200million to support current effort of the Nigerian government towards curbing the spread of Corona Virus or Covid-19 in the country. ADF’s intervention is considered the largest single donation by a corporate organization in the country to contain the spread of coronavirus since Nigeria […]
La General Hospital to undergo $52m reconstruction; closes down
Workers of the La General Hospital in the Greater Accra Region are currently clearing the facility for a shutdown to make way for the reconstruction of a modern edifice. The project which is estimated at $52 million will see to the reconstruction of the emergency, surgical and maternity blocks, male and female wards, laboratories, diagnostics centre […]
OneGhana Movement demand answers on Ghana’s Coronavirus preparedness
Pressure Group, OneGhana Movement is pushing for answers from Government on Ghana’s preparedness with regards to the Coronavirus outbreak. The Group in a statement signed by its Acting Executive Director , Emily Kanyir Nyuur and sighted by BestNewsGH.com explains that the discovery of the virus in neighbouring Nigeria, heightens the stakes for Ghana and requires […]
Just in: Juventus quarantine entire squad as 3 players test positive to corona virus
Juventus have immediately stopped all training sessions and put all their Under-23 players in quarantine after a trio from Serie C side Pianese tested positive for the Coronavirus. The Old Lady announced the decision this evening, because the last opponents they faced were Pianese, who they defeated 1-0. With the illness spreading in that club, it has […]
Health Alert: Nigeria confirms first case of Coronavirus
Nigeria has confirmed it has recorded its first Coronavirus case, on Thursday, February 27, 2020. The Federal Minister for Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, who signed a statement confirming the incident and reported by the Nigeria Daily Post Newspaper, said the victim is an Italian national who arrived in the Lagos on February 25, from Milan. […]
Algeria confirms first case of coronavirus
The Algerian health minister has confirmed the country’s first case of the coronavirus in an announcement on state-owned ENTV on Tuesday evening. The minister Abdel Rahman Ben Bouzid said the patient is an Italian man who arrived in the country on 17 February, Reuters news agency reports. The patient has been placed in isolation. Algeria […]
No more credit to NHIS institutions until debt is settled – Pharmacy Chamber
The Chamber of Pharmacy Ghana says it will continue to enforce its decision not to supply medicines on credit to National Health Insurance accredited health facilities. According to the Chamber, it will only rescind its decision until service providers pay their debts in full. The Chamber earlier issued a threat to withdraw its services following indebtedness by the service […]