Mpox: Ghana records first death from current outbreak, 23 news cases confirmed
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) in its latest update on July 27, 2025, has reported the death of one person...
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FACT-CHECK: Most Hepatitis B cases not sexually transmitted, Okyeame Kwame’s claim is True
Claim: Most cases of Hepatitis B in Ghana are not sexually transmitted Source: Okyeame Kwame (Ghanaian Highlife musician) Verdict: True...
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FACTSHEET: Debunking common myths about fibroids
Uterine fibroids affect at least 70-80% of Black women, according to medical research. While the condition is common in Ghana,...
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‘Razor blade throat’: The new COVID-19 variant, updates on Ghana’s infection data
The World Health Organisation (WHO) in May 2025 detected a new variant, NB.1.8.1, of the coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), popularly known...
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COVID-19 resurgence: UG suspends student events, GHS confirms localised outbreak
The University of Ghana (UG) has announced the immediate suspension of all student-led social gatherings following a resurgence of COVID-19...
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Ghana to vaccinate young girls against Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced plans to roll out a nationwide vaccination exercise with the Human Papillomavirus (HPV)...
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False! Bill Gates did not propose vaccinating livestock in Africa
Claim: Bill Gates to vaccinate livestock worldwide starting from Africa Source: Metro TV/ Social media Verdict: False Researched by Gifty...
Read moreDetailsFACTSHEET: Mpox Alert! Ghana confirms four cases within three days
The Ghana Health Service (GHS), in a press release dated May 15, 2025, confirmed two cases of Mpox in the...
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FACTSHEET: African Swine Fever – What you need to know
Multiple media outlets have reported about a suspected outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in some regions of Ghana (here,...
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Misleading: Not all seedless fruits are genetically modified as claimed by viral watermelon post
Claim: Seedless watermelons are genetically modified fruits created in chemical laboratories Source: WhatsApp Verdict: Misleading Researched by Gifty Danso GhanaFact,...
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