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"The Ghana Health Service is watching. Everyone is watching." – Prof. Isaac Ayensu charges new medical herbalists at yesterday's induction in Accra. Trained scientifically. Now professionals. The Ghana Health Service and the nation watch. 🇬🇭🌿

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The Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) of the Ministry of Health will hold the 7th Medical Herbalist Induction Ceremony on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at the British Council Auditorium in Accra.

The event, scheduled to begin at 8:00 am, is themed

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In many communities, people living with epilepsy have been isolated, ridiculed, and wrongly labeled as victims of curses or evil spirits.

Yet in the quiet village of Akwadum near Koforidua, Ghana, one traditional herbal practitioner is attracting attention with a bold claim,

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Researchers at North-West University (NWU) are studying the anti-cancer properties of Lessertia frutescens, commonly known as "cancer bush", as preliminary lab results unveil its potential against various cancer types including the notoriously hard-to-treat small-cell lung cancer

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The Accra High Court has dismissed an application by the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC) seeking to strike out a lawsuit filed by the Ghana Alternative Medical Practitioners Association (GAMPA).

In its ruling, the Court held that GAMPA’s claims raise

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While the "natural Mounjaro" drink, a mix of lemon, ginger, honey, and water, has gained a viral following for alleged weight loss benefits, experts highlight that its effects are modest at best
"Natural Mounjaro" usually includes four ingredients: water, lemon, honey, and ginger

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"Digestion is not just a human process—it is a collaboration between our bodies and trillions of microbes living in the gut," said Professor Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown. "DAMM gives us a powerful new way to quantify how those microbial partners contribute to human health

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Herbal medicine remains an important part of healthcare for many Ghanaians. Across the country, people rely on traditional remedies for relief, wellness support, and cultural healing practices passed down through generations. However,

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Stress is emerging fast as one of the most dangerous public health threats of modern life, quietly damaging mental health, straining families and draining productivity at home and at work.

“Stress is no longer a private inconvenience,” she said. “It is an epidemic

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In recent times, cases of debilitating uterine fibroids among African women are increasing at an alarming rate. It is estimated that by age 50, as many as 80% of African women will have a fibroid. Uterine fibroids occur much more frequently among women of African descent

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Eating foods that contain common preservative food additives may increase the risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to research published in the European Heart Journal.

Researchers carried out detailed analyses of the ingredients of all the food

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Lifestyle modifications such as effective stress management, reduced alcohol intake, cutting down on salt, and processed foods can significantly lower the risk of early death among persons living with hypertension.
He noted that a 10mmHg reduction in blood pressure

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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has disclosed how popular Ghanaian delicacy turkey tail, locally called "tsofi," which has been banned in the country, still finds its way into Ghanaian markets.

Though the product has been banned since 1999 over health risks,

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In today’s fast paced urban lifestyle, so called healthy packaged foods have become a staple in many households. From multigrain biscuits and fruit juices to protein bars and low fat snacks, these products are often marketed as smart choices for growing children.

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The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has cautioned the public against the use of shisha and vaping products, stressing that flavoured tobacco products are not safer alternatives to smoking.
In a public notice, the Authority warned that fruit, mint, and candy flavours

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Leaders from government, academia, regulatory bodies and community innovation, and youth networks convened at the World Health Summit Regional Meeting in Nairobi on 29 April 2026, to advance the role of traditional medicine as a core pillar of primary healthcare

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About 10% of births – that’s about 15 million babies – are born prematurely worldwide each year, making preterm births a major global health concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines preterm birth as delivery before 37 completed weeks of gestation.

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Health experts have consistently warned that turkey tail contains high levels of fat and cholesterol, which are linked to obesity, heart disease, and certain forms of cancer.

The FDA also indicated that turkey tails may contain residues of veterinary drugs used during poultry