Majority of Ghanaians are overweight or obese, the Ghana Obesity Survey 2021 has found. The first ever most comprehensive survey on obesity and other lifestyle behaviours in the country found that 85 per cent of Ghanaians do not eat healthily, while more than 50 per cent are either obese or overweight. The study, conducted in […]
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Vaccinate against COVID-19 – WHO Rep appeals to public
The Country Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Dr Francis Kasolo, has made a passionate appeal to members of the public to avail themselves to be vaccinated. He also urged the public to continue to adhere to the safety protocols which were effective against the new COVID-19 variant, the Omicron. His appeal comes on […]
Ceres maker recalls apple juice over high levels of toxins
South African food and beverage manufacturer Pioneer Foods has recalled its Ceres apple juice brands that sells in Ghana and other common markets in African countries due to contamination of mould toxins. The recalled brands were detected to have elevated levels of patulin – a fruit-based mould which when consumed can cause nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances, […]
Value for money strategy in health sector launched
The Ministry of Health has launched a five-year health technology priority setting strategy that will help the selection of the best options regarding health interventions to boost value for money and health outcomes. The strategy is known as “Ghana Health Technology Assessment Strategy” and is the first edition. Health technology in the context of the […]
WHO recommends new advice for COVID-19 treatment
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued new advice on how to treat patients suffering from COVID-19. For COVID-19 patients at home, the WHO is suggesting the use of a pulse oximetry machine to measure oxygen levels in the blood – but warns that this needs to be coordinated with other aspects of home care, […]
Ghana Elected to serve on Executive Board of WHO
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwaku Agyeman-Manu has been elected to serve on the Executive Board of the World Health Organisation (WHO). The 34-member Executive Board is composed of technically qualified members who were elected to serve a three-year term. The main functions of the Board according to BestNewsGH.com sources, were to implement the decisions […]
WHO lists FDA as Africa’s second best regulator
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has been rated a World Health Organization (WHO) Level Three listed institution. By the rating, the FDA has attained a level of maturity after meeting 267 WHO benchmarks backed by documentations as a stable, well-functioning and integrated regulatory system. BestNewsGH.com can report that for attaining the WHO Level Three, […]
COVID-19: 70 vaccines being worked on, with three leading candidates-says WHO
There are 70 coronavirus vaccines in development globally, with three candidates already being tested in human trials, according to the World Health Organization, as drugmakers race to find a cure for the deadly pathogen. The furthest along in the clinical process is an experimental vaccine developed by Hong Kong-listed CanSino Biologics Inc. and the Beijing […]
Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia makes $10 million donation to WHO to help in fight
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued directives to grant $10 million in financial support to the World Health Organization (WHO) to fight coronavirus. This was in response to the urgent appeal made by WHO to all countries in its bid to intensify global efforts in combating the spread of coronavirus, according […]
EBOLA: WHO approves world’s first ever vaccine
In a major step in the fight against Ebola, the World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the world’s first-ever vaccine against Ebola. The drug, called Ervebo and manufactured by MERCK pharmaceuticals, was being used in an experimental phase in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But now the WHO says there is sufficient evidence that shows […]
WHO officially declares Algeria and Argentina malaria-free
Malaria has been eliminated from Algeria and Argentina, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, an important milestone in fighting the mosquito-borne disease. WHO said there were now 38 countries and territories that have been declared free of the disease, which has been making a comeback globally. “Algeria has shown the rest of Africa that malaria […]
10 WHO workplace rules for a happy life
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has put together some rules and principles that will enable people get-by at work without stress. Read the 10 rules below: Trust no one but respect everyone. What happens in office, remain in office. Never take office gossips to home and vice versa. Enter office on time, leave on time. […]