Health
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AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine withdrawal and Ghana’s response
A decision by multinational pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca, to withdraw its COVID-19 vaccine from the global market has resurrected discussions surrounding…
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True: Calcium carbide used to hasten fruit ripening
Claim: Viral TikTok video suggests that calcium carbide is being used to accelerate ripening in mango fruits. Verdict: True. According…
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What you need to know about G6PD Deficiency
On April 22, 2024, Ghanaians woke up to sad news of the demise of renowned Gospel musician, Kofi Owusu Dua…
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Does consuming banana stem juice improve kidney health?
Claim: A post by Benjamin Nwachukwu claimed that Banana stem juice influences kidney health. Verdict: Misleading. Scientific studies have not…
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False! Growing crime rate in South Africa not linked to homosexuality legalisation
Claim: The legalisation of homosexuality in South Africa is one of the main factors for the ever-increasing crime rate in…
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Explainer: Ghana National Biosafety Authority did not approve 14 GMO products for cultivation in Ghana
A section of Ghanaians has expressed concerns regarding the recent approval of 14 Genetically Modified (GM) products for Ghana. In…
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Claim John Mahama described Ghanaians as “naturally dirty” misleading
Claim: A Facebook user Sur Gyan Nsoatre claimed that the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) John Mahama described…
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False! Ghana’s Ministry of Health not recruiting nursing applicants
Claim: A claim making the rounds on social media in Ghana says the Ministry of Health is recruiting Ghanaians into…
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Understanding Molluscum Contagiosum: Insights from TikTok video
A circulating TikTok video depicts a disturbing scenario in which a woman says she developed molluscum contagiosum, a viral skin…
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Unlocking the Fitness Code: Beware of Rhabdomyolysis before your gym adventure gets blotched
A viral TikTok video, as shared by @brynnmapes, indicated that she got rhabdomyolysis by pushing herself too hard in the…
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