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Vaccination of H1N1

Vaccination of H1N1

Vaccination of H1N1

The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate on Wednesday announced an extension of the H1N1 vaccination for 2009 from Wednesday, June 30, to Friday, July 30. The exercise began in the Metropolis from the first week of June. Mr Ato Ashon, Greater Accra Regional Disease Control Officer, in an interview with Ghana News Agency in Accra [...]

Malaria-Prevention Is Always Better Than Cure

Malaria-Prevention Is Always Better Than Cure

Malaria is a leading cause of disease and death in most malaria endemic countries, especially in sub-Sahara Africa. It accounts for over 3 million out-patient visits and over 4000 deaths annually in the Ghana. It is reported that in the year 2008, 39.5% of all outpatient illnesses, 30.0% of all admissions and 33.4% of all [...]

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer has a big psychological impact. There are threats to survival and sexual relationships. One in eight women will develop breast CA during their lifetime. According to the American Cancer society it is 100 times more common in women than men. Less than 1% of breast cancers occur in men. Risk factors in men [...]

Angolan

Angolan

Angolans participate in the Kasseque fish market on the Atlantic ocean beach in Benguela on January 29, 2010 during the African Nations Cup football tournament which takes place in their country. A Related Blogs Related Blogs on Angolan Free Laptops For Students

 H1N1 still a threat

H1N1 still a threat

H1N1 infections are declining, but public health officials are urging consumers not to become complacent about the bug.