🚨☘️🇬🇭 JUST IN: New cohort of medical herbalists inducted today in Accra.
The 7th Medical Herbalist Induction Ceremony, themed "Advancing Primary Healthcare Through Research-Driven Herbal Medicine Integration," held at British Council Auditorium.
7th Medical Herbalist Induction Ceremony takes place TOMORROW in Accra.
📍 British Council Auditorium
⏰ 8:00 am | Thursday, June 11
Theme: "Advancing Primary Healthcare Through Research-Driven Herbal Medicine Integration"
A new study, published in Nature Health, reveals a strong link between exposure to agricultural pesticides in the environment and the risk of developing cancer.
Pesticides are widely present in food, water, and the environment, often in the form of complex mixtures.
A medical expert has warned that while misuse of herbal medicines can contribute to kidney damage, they are not the leading cause of kidney disease in Ghana.Ghanaian news subscription
Dr. Prince Mawutor, a researcher at the Centre for Plant Medicine Research,
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control is partnering with the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency to develop herbal medicines to ensure safety, efficacy, and global acceptance.
The government is preparing to roll out three locally developed herbal medicines by the end of September, marking a significant step toward modernising traditional healing and reducing reliance on imported drugs.
The products include two ointments, for skin infections
Ghana’s gains in exclusive breastfeeding have slowed over the last decade, with rates rising marginally from 46 percent to just 53 percent, according to new data from UNICEF Ghana. Current figures show that only 42 percent of infants are exclusively breastfed —
Professor Esther Sakyi-Dawson, Associate Professor of Food Science, University of Ghana, has called for an outright ban on non-food-grade plastic wraps used to package hot and oily meals, citing serious health risks to consumers.
Speaking at the World Food Safety Day event
The maiden edition of the Ghana Herbal Conference has been officially launched with a special on-air session, spotlighting the nation’s commitment to preserving and promoting herbal medicine as a powerful tool for national health and development.
Dr. Mary Ansong, co-founder of the International Sickle Cell Centre (ISCC), has called for collaboration among healthcare providers, government agencies, and civil society to address the ongoing burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Ghana.
Curcumin, the bright yellow compound in turmeric (Curcuma longa), has gained massive popularity in recent years.
Touted as a miracle anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and even a potential cancer fighter, it’s found in supplements, teas, and golden lattes.
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a strong warning to the general public to refrain from engaging in sexual intercourse with individuals suspected of contracting monkeypox.
In an interview, the Director of Public Health at the Ghana Health Service,
The maiden edition of the Ghana Herbal Conference has been officially launched, spotlighting the nation’s commitment to preserving and promoting herbal medicine as a powerful tool for national health and development.
The upcoming conference, themed “Harmony in Herbalism:
Ghana’s National Blood Service (NBS), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO), has commemorated World Blood Donor Day 2025 with a renewed national call to action under the theme: “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives.”
A breakthrough study, led by scientists at Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland, has uncovered how daylight can boost the immune system’s ability to fight infections.
“In earlier studies, we had observed that immune responses peaked in the morning, during the fish’s early
Amid rising global health inequities and dependence on foreign pharmaceuticals, Nigeria is quietly charting a bold, locally-driven path to healing.
At the forefront is the Nigeria Natural Medicine Development Agency (NNMDA),
The Upper East Regional Office of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), says registration of products by the authority is not a guarantee for shop owners to advertise them.
The authority expressed concern about some advertisements on radio and television stations