FALSE: Blood Groups A and B do NOT have a lower chance of contracting malaria.
Current scientific evidence does not support the claim that people with blood groups A or B are less likely to contract malaria. Malaria infection depends primarily on exposure to infected Anopheles mosquitoes, the presence of the Plasmodium parasite, immunity, preventive measures, and environmental factors—not ABO blood group.
Research has shown that while certain blood groups may influence the severity of malaria after infection, they do not reliably prevent someone from becoming infected. In particular, individuals with blood group O appear to have some protection against developing severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria, largely because infected red blood cells form fewer rosettes. However, this does not mean that people with blood group O are less likely to contract malaria, nor does it imply that blood groups A or B are protected from infection.
Therefore, the statement that "Blood Groups A and B have a slim chance of contracting malaria" is false and misleading. Everyone, regardless of blood group, should use proven malaria prevention measures such as insecticide-treated bed nets, indoor residual spraying, and prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Thank you
FALSE: Blood Groups A and B do NOT have a lower chance of contracting malaria.
Current scientific evidence does not support the claim that people with blood groups A or B are less likely to contract malaria. Malaria infection depends primarily on exposure to infected Anopheles mosquitoes, the presence of the Plasmodium parasite, immunity, preventive measures, and environmental factors—not ABO blood group.
Research has shown that while certain blood groups may influence the severity of malaria after infection, they do not reliably prevent someone from becoming infected. In particular, individuals with blood group O appear to have some protection against developing severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria, largely because infected red blood cells form fewer rosettes. However, this does not mean that people with blood group O are less likely to contract malaria, nor does it imply that blood groups A or B are protected from infection.
Therefore, the statement that "Blood Groups A and B have a slim chance of contracting malaria" is false and misleading. Everyone, regardless of blood group, should use proven malaria prevention measures such as insecticide-treated bed nets, indoor residual spraying, and prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Thank you
On this day March 24, 1882 Dr. Robert Koch first identified Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The world has been on a mission to outpace this disease since then.
The Good News: It is Preventable
Regular Screening: Tests like the Pap Smear or HPV Test can find "precancerous" changes. If these are caught early, they can be treated easily before they ever turn into cancer.
#PostMLSDsNow
January is dedicated to "PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION ".Significant conditions to be discussed are
1CERVICAL HEALTH
2.GLAUCOMA
3.BLOOD DONATION.
The color is teal.
Watch this space
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Did you know? 70% of all medical decisions depend on laboratory results. 📊
From detecting cancer in its early stages to cross-matching blood for life-saving surgery, the expertise of the #MLSD makes modern medicine possible.
No lab = No diagnosis.#PostMLSDsNow
SITREP: 25/12/2025. 08:00 HRS.
Observation: Pathogens, acute infections, and medical emergencies do not observe statutory holidays.
Current Lab Capacity: Sub-optimal. High risk of diagnostic error due to holiday skeleton staffing.
Available Resource: 1,000+ Doctors of Medical Lab Science (7-Year Specialists).
Resource Status: INACTIVE / DORMANT.
Conclusion: Enjoy your festivities. The biological reality in the wards is far less celebratory.
@mohgovgh@KMAkandoh@ProfDrGADanquah@joyce_bawah@shamimamuslim@FelixKwakyeOfo1
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Ghana now has the most highly trained diagnostic workforce in the history of West Africa,"Doctors of Medical Laboratory Science."This Christmas, let the gift to our citizens be the formal posting of MLSDs to every clinic,district, and regional hospital."
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Happy Boxing Day to the Ministry of Health. 📦🇬🇭
While Ghanaians are unboxing gifts and hampers today, 1,000+ Doctors of Medical Lab Science are staring at the one box you have refused to open:
The "Pending" File on your desk. 📂🔒
We don't want hampers. We don't want charity.
Unbox our Potential. Open the file and sign the Financial Clearance.
@GhanaPresidency@JDMahama@mohgovgh@KMAkandoh@joyce_bawah@ProfDrGADanquah
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As we celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas season, I extend my warmest wishes to you and your family. Christmas reminds us of the enduring values of love, humility, service, and hope. Values that bind us together as a people and guide us toward a better future.
As many will sing "Silent Night" in celebration of the eve of Christmas with loved ones, this sound "Starving Night" remains it for many MLS.Ds for the 5th year now.
@KMAkandoh@mohgovgh if you're in case our Santa our wish today is getting clearance to work 🕯️.
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