Health
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Four years on, Appiatse explosion victims left with broken promises, poor housing and unsafe water
On January 21, 2022, the then Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, promised (archived here) victims of the Appiatse…
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False! Viral ‘chicken head’ image not served by KFC Ghana during GH¢15 promotion
Claim: An image circulating online shows a chicken head with visible eyes allegedly served by KFC Ghana during its GH¢15…
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SABC falsely reports Ghana has active Ebola cases
A Facebook user, Joe Anim, on Monday, July 20, 2026, made a post with images that showed that the South…
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False! Zoomlion has running contract with Assemblies
Claim: Social media accounts, Sir Obama Pokuase, Nation Watch, Fuseini Mohammed Hadi, and Trends Gh, claim Zoomlion’s government contract has…
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Viral image of hospitalised Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah, AI-generated
Claim: A viral image circulating on Facebook purports to show broadcaster Okatakyie Afrifa-Mensah receiving treatment in a hospital following injuries…
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Explainer: Does ‘brukina’ cause stomach cancer? Here’s what research says
Introduction For many Ghanaians, brukina is more than just a refreshing traditional drink; it is a popular street beverage enjoyed…
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False! Healthcare is not free at all levels in Ghana
Claim: A Facebook post by the NPP Youth Wing, published on April 15, 2026, claimed that healthcare in Ghana is…
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Hantavirus: The silent threat carried by rodents
It doesn’t begin with panic; it begins with an ordinary moment, cleaning a room, stepping into a storehouse, working on…
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Viral video of patients on Korle-Bu floor is not AI-generated
CLAIM: The Chief Executive Officer of the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, Dr Yakubu Seidu Adam, has said that the viral video…
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Diagnosed with a curse: How beliefs keep TB hidden in Northern Ghana
Ghana may have won the war against some of the six childhood killer diseases as early as 2014. But one…
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