FACTSHEET: Common myths and misconceptions about leprosy
Ghana has detected at least 200 new cases of leprosy annually in the last five years and widespread myths and misconceptions about the disease are
Ghana has detected at least 200 new cases of leprosy annually in the last five years and widespread myths and misconceptions about the disease are
Bilharzia also known as schistosomiasis affects almost 240 million people across the world, with more than 700 million live in endemic areas. In Ghana, there
Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges – the covering of the brain and spinal cord – most often caused by an infection (viral, fungal
Ghana has been experiencing a dry and dusty harmattan season for the past few weeks, which is raising some concerns about the air quality levels
Claim: Lassa Fever outbreak in Ghana Source: Viral video Verdict: MISLEADING Researched by Sedem Kwasigah A short video clip is being widely circulated on WhatsApp claiming there is
Claim: There are no dialysis machines in Ghana Source: Ivan Innocent Kyei Verdict: FALSE Researched by Julius Kofi Satsi A youth activist, Ivan Innocent Kyei,
Claim: Drinking too much can cause dehydration Source: Okyeame Kwame Verdict: FALSE Researched by Gifty Tracy Aminu A popular Ghanaian Musician, Kwame Nsiah-Apau, a.k.a Okyeame Kwame,
Claim: UNICEF is offering money to survey participants Source: Viral message Verdict: HOAX Researched by Sedem Kwasigah A viral WhatsApp message supposedly coming from UNICEF is offering a
Claim: Ghana recorded a confirmed case of Ebola in the past Source: Captain Smart Verdict: FALSE Researched by Julius Kofi Satsi The host of Maakye Morning
The Ghana Health Service has confirmed the outbreak of a zoonotic disease, Anthrax in two communities in the Upper East region. So for the next