Tag: health
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Ghana rejects US health data deal over privacy concerns
Ghana has formally rejected a proposed health sector agreement with the United States, citing concerns over data privacy and national control of sensitive health information. The decision was confirmed by the Ghana Data Protection Commission, whose Executive Director Arnold Kavaarpuo said the initial terms would have allowed extensive access to Ghana’s health data by US-based…
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Kenya signs $35m deal with Tanzanian investor to build 10 maternal hospitals
Kenyan President William Ruto has welcomed a $35 million investment by Amsons Group to build 10 maternal and child health hospitals across the country over the next three years. Speaking at State House in Nairobi during the signing of the project agreement, Ruto described the initiative as a major step toward improving maternal healthcare outcomes.…
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Finland: What the World Can Learn from 9 Years as the Happiest Country
For nine years in a row, Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world. Not the loudest. Not the richest. Not the most glamorous. It has that balance to the most essential needs that other places can not collect them all. That only makes Finland the most stable place to live a life.…
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Trinity Peterson-Mayes: 2-time Cancer survivor nearly dies after eating friend’s food
A 24-year-old American woman and two-time cancer survivor is recovering after a rare foodborne illness left her temporarily paralyzed following a meal with friends
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Playing Chess May Delay Alzheimer’s Symptoms by Five Years, Study Finds
An article published in a recent neurology study reveals that playing chess and tracing countries on a globe regularly can even delay Alzheimer’s by five years.Scientists found that elderly people who were consistently mentally active and played stimulating games, such as chess and tracing maps, along with solving problems on their computer, demonstrated symptoms of…
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Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Euphoria’ Star, Dies at 53 After ALS Battle
Actor Eric Dane has died at 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his family confirmed. Known for his roles in Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, Dane publicly revealed his diagnosis in 2025 and later became an advocate for ALS awareness. Tributes poured in from colleagues and fans as news of his passing spread.
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Nigeria and Indonesia Poised to Overtake Ghana in Cocoa
Market analysts report that Ghana is on the verge of losing its spot as the world’s second-largest cocoa producer. Declining yields due to aging trees and climate change have allowed Nigeria and Indonesia to close the gap.
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Ghana & Korea: Landmark “Phage Therapy” Deal Signed
The West Africa Centre for Innovative Research (WAFCIRC) in Kumasi signed a historic deal with South Korea’s MicrobiotiX. They will begin clinical trials in Ghana using viruses (bacteriophages) to kill “superbugs” that have become resistant to standard antibiotics.
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Tanzania’s Prime Minister Calls for Unified African Front Against Cancer
Tanzania’s Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba used a major health anniversary event to urge African nations to unite in the fight against cancer and strengthen continental health systems, saying shared action and cooperation are needed to tackle rising cancer burdens across the continent.
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DR Congo Battles Worst Cholera Outbreak in 25 Years
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported over 1,300 cases and 35 deaths since January 1st. The UN has released emergency funds to curb the transmission in overcrowded displacement camps.
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