An E. coli outbreak that was first detected largely in the Midwest is growing, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. There are now reported illnesses in New York and Kentucky in addition to those previously recorded in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Though the CDC said the specific […]
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AMA to embark on clean-up exercise on Saturday
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) has announced that it would embark on a massive clean-up exercise tomorrow, Saturday, September 3, 2022, within its jurisdiction. The areas that the exercise would take place are Ashiedu-Keteke, Ablekuma South and Okaikoi South Sub-Metropolitan Districts. A statement signed by Mr Gilbert Nii Ankrah, the […]
Ghana card to be the sole card for accessing healthcare under NHIS – Okoe Boye
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) says the Ghana card will soon become the sole document for the provision of services under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) at credentialled facilities. Chief Executive of the Authority, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye brought this to the fore when he interacted with a […]
Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion: What Are the Differences?
Source:physicianoneurgentcare.com Understanding Heat Stroke Heat stroke, which is a condition that occurs when the body is incapable of controlling its own temperature, is the most severe heat-related illness. It is caused by the body overheating, most often because of prolonged exposure to strenuous physical exertion in high temperatures. Because of […]
New Covid-19 guidance from the CDC: Everything you need to know
Dowell | Moment | Getty Images The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its Covid-19 guidance on Thursday because, the agency says, the virus presents a lower risk of severe disease, hospitalization, and death than it did at the start of 2020. “This guidance acknowledges that the pandemic is not over, […]







