Published in the journal Environmental Health Insights, the study found that meats singed with tyres contain high levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), particularly a harmful chemical called Benzo [a]pyrene, which is known to increase the risk of cancer.
A joint study by the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria and the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi has unveiled alarming findings regarding the presence of cancer-causing substances in meats singed with different fuel sources.
Ghanaian women have been urged to take screening for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection seriously as cases of cervical cancer (CC) continue to soar in the country.
Dr Charity Binka, the Executive Secretary, Africa Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN), has called for intensified education on cervical cancer to prevent needless deaths among women.
The Communication for Development and Advocacy Consult (CDA CONSULT) on Thursday urged African governments to adopt transformative
"Ghana must rise against cervical cancer," stressed Mr. Francis Ameyibor, Executive Director of CDA CONSULT, adding "We cannot afford to lose more lives to this preventable disease. It's time for us to come together and take concrete steps to eradicate cervical cancer in Ghana."
In a bid to eliminate cervical cancer in Africa by 2030, Communication for Development and Advocacy Consult (CDA CONSULT) has urged African governments to adopt transformative health strategies.
Dr Mary Amoakoh-Coleman, has urged women to screen and vaccinate for cervical cancer to aid in early detection and prevention.She said such proactive move will save many women from dying from cancer.Dr Amoakoh-Coleman stated that in a bid to empower women with information about the disease,
By Sarah Nkansah BOATENGHappy New Year! The start of a new year always feels like a fresh beginning, filled with hope and possibility. How fitting it is that as we open the door to another chapter!We also take a moment to honour a part of our body that quite literally serves as a gateway;
Coleman, the President of the Medical Women Association of Ghana (MWAG), has urged women to screen and vaccinate for
The Pfizer Foundation has provided $15 million investment to a three-year initiative to improve the lives of women with breast cancer in Rwanda, Ghana, and Tanzania.
Experts on energy issues have highlighted the effects of nuclear energy on Ghana's economy and Africa in the future.