Climate Change, a driver of global health threats – President Mahama warns
President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the growing connection between climate change, environmental degradation and public health. Speaking at the...
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Health misinformation: University of Ghana disclaims viral post about cassava cure for Type 2 diabetes
Claim: University of Ghana study shows fermented cassava root reverses Type 2 diabetes Source: Facebook Verdict: False Researched by Gifty...
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Dry season: Ghana Health Service issues public health alert on meningitis
The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has issued an alert urging the public...
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FACT-CHECK: Coconut water and lime concoction is NOT an energy booster nor aphrodisiac
Claim: A Combination of coconut water and lime juice boosts the sexual prowess of men Source: Social media (Facebook and...
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Marburg outbreak in Ethiopia: MoH, GHS activate public health emergency response structures
The Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) have activated the public health emergency response structures as...
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2025 Paris Peace Forum: Ablakwa calls for global action against health misinformation
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has called for stronger global collaboration to combat information disorder generally and...
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HPV vaccines are ‘safe and effective’ – Health Minister assures as vaccination campaign kicks off
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has urged young girls to participate in the nationwide vaccination exercise against the...
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Ghana launches Mpox vaccination campaign in Western Region
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has officially launched a sub-national Mpox vaccination campaign in Ghana’s most affected city, Takoradi, in...
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FACT-CHECK: Scientists did not say ‘COVID vaccines were ineffective,’ circulating flyer is fake
Claim: Daily Mail flyer claims scientists have admitted COVID-19 vaccines were ineffective. Source: Facebook Verdict: Fake Researched by Nusrat Essah...
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False! Gates Foundation not launching world’s first contraceptive that prevents pregnancy for 8 years in Kenya
Claim: Gates Foundation to launch the world’s first contraceptive that would prevent pregnancy for eight years in women in Kenya ...
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