A philanthropist who goes by the name Victoria Michaels has said that seeing a smile on the faces of orphaned children and the vulnerable is a priority and a promise she wishes to keep. The model who doubles as an entrepreneur made her intentions known after she donated to the orphans and vulnerable during her birthday. Victoria Michaels paid a courtesy call on the orphans and vulnerable on 27th May 2024 in Accra, the capital town of Ghana. The items worth thousands of cedis included learning aids, food, a conducive learning environment, and shelter among others. Taking to her official Instagram…
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Dr. Rita Akwei Dental Surgeon, an Orthodontist Certified with Align Technology (INVISALIGN) Member, Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons has opined that tooth decay exposes one to chronic diseases such us diabetes, kidney and liver diseases and more. According to her, people who do not take case of their teeth have a high risk of getting infection they have no knowledge about. The eloquent doctor who now works at the West Hills Dental and Braces Center located near Papaye Fast Food near the Westhills Shopping Mall, emphasized that parents should pay attention to the teeth of their children right from…
Dr. Aboagye Da-Costa, CEO of the National Health Insurance Authority, has announced that the government will soon distribute GH¢2 million, as approved by Parliament, to aid in providing dialysis treatment for those in need. The allocation, sanctioned in March this year, came after kidney patients appealed for government assistance due to rising dialysis costs. On Monday, Korle Bu Teaching Hospital raised its dialysis fees from GH¢380 to GH¢491, drawing criticism from some members of Parliament’s Select Committee on Health. Dr. Aboagye Da-Costa speaking on the development said “We have made progress on dialysis. That committee that was set up to…
The escalating rate of youth in Ghana being diagnosed with kidney failures has become a cause for concern. Numerous factors contribute to kidney failure, which this article aims to explore, including its major causes, treatment options, and preventive measures. Let’s begin by understanding what Kidney Failure entails. What is Kidney Failure? Kidney failure, also known as renal failure, occurs when one or both kidneys lose their ability to function effectively. It can manifest as either acute, developing rapidly and sometimes being temporary, or chronic, a long-term condition that gradually worsens over time. Kidney failure represents the most severe stage of…
The family of Nollywood superstar, Mr. Ibu, privately known as John Okafor has announced the date for his final burial. The date was announced in a statement signed by the elder brother of the deceased, Elder Sunday Okafor. According to them, on June 27, a Christian Wake will be held at his compound in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West while the funeral service will take place on June 28. The 5-day burial ceremony will be wrapped up on Sunday, 30th June, with a Church Thanksgiving for family members, friends, and well-wishers. “The Okafor family in Eziokwe Amuri, Nkanu West LGA in…
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has announced the suspension of all film productions involving riverine areas and boat rides following the tragic boat accident that claimed the life of Nollywood actor Junior Pope and three crew members. It also declared Thursday “No Shoot Day” for all Nollywood filmmakers, following the deaths of actor Junior Pope and three other crew members who died in a boat mishap on Anam River in Anambra on Wednesday. Emeka Rollas, National President of AGN, said in a statement on Thursday that this happened on a movie set titled ‘’The Other Side of Life’’, produced by Adamma…
Vice President and Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is admonishing the youth not to allow themselves to be used as conduits for electoral violence. This comes ahead of the country’s presidential and parliamentary elections which is expected to take place on December 7, 2024. Over the years, Ghana’s general elections have been marred by violent clashes between opposing factions usually perpetrated by its younger generation. This has resulted in deaths and destruction to properties while affecting the country’s political stability. But the Vice President has charged Ghanaians to uphold peace and tolerance for each other…
A group of Likpakpain students and a union of lecturers of Konkomba origin drawn from the Ajumako and sister campuses of the University of Education, Winneba, have made a clarion call to the government through the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service to incorporate the study of the Likpakpain language into the curriculum of examinable subjects of in the first and second cycles of education in the country. The staff and students from the Konkomba communities appealed during a visit to the UEW Ajumako campus. The Likpakpain language is one of the Ghanaian languages spoken widely among the…
Stonebwoy stunned the crowd at Washington DC’s Rolling Cocoa Festival with a noteworthy performance on Saturday night, at The Anthem. At the weekend, the acclaimed afrobeats, dancehall and reggae singer and songwriter delivered an epic performance of songs, mix of medleys and classics, backed by a band, at his headlining set for the inaugural edition of the Afrobeats festival in D.C. which was produced by Duke Concept. Starting the night off with his colossal hit single “Mane Me,” featuring long-time collaborator Mugeez and Nigeria’s Praiz, he threaded through his catalogue from “Epistles Of Mama” to his recent album “5Th Dimension.”…
Ghanaian Chef Failatu Abdul Razak has announced that her Guinness World Record attempt for the longest marathon cooking was unsuccessful. Details of Chef Faila’s GWR cook-a-thon disqualification In a statement released by Ghanaian broadcaster Kafui Dey, who also served as the coordinator of the GWR cook-a-thon attempt, stated that the reason why Chef Faila failed in her attempt was because she violated the rest break rules. The statement said: “The attempt, which captivated audiences worldwide, unfortunately fell short of meeting the stringent guidelines set forth by Guinness World Records. A statement from the Records Management Team cited a violation of…