Health
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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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Viral cassava “cure” claims debunked by Ghana officials
Claim: A Facebook post lists multiple dramatic assertions about “cassavarin.” They claim that a 340-patient trial conducted by the University…
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Is “sperm cramp” real medical condition that men go through monthly?
Claim: Social media users on Facebook, X , and other platforms claim that men experience “sperm cramp” several times every…
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Typhoid Fever hits Oti Region: What you need to know
A deadly case of typhoid fever has hit the Oti Region of Ghana. Data from the Ghana Health Service in…
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Is it true over 21 million Ghanaians cannot afford a healthy diet?
Claim: A member of the New Patriotic Party’s communications team, Kwesi Botchway Jr., has claimed that over 21 million Ghanaians…
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No, China hasn’t declared state of emergency over COVID-19, other viruses
Claim: An X user @COVID19_disease has alleged that China has declared a state of emergency over multiple viruses, including COVID-19…
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