Health
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FALSE! Ghana’s COVID-19 fund spent outside GIFMIS was not ¢500m
Claim: Edudzi Kudzo Tamakloe, the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s Director of Legal Affairs, claims that GH¢500 million from Ghana’s COVID-19…
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Explainer: All you need to know about age-long sex enhancer Kayan Mata
Full Text In Ghana, the rising demand for sex-related products and increased awareness of sexual wellness is driving a boom…
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Debate on genetically modified organisms: How safe are they?
The safety of Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has been controversial for many years. Critics believe GMOs are unsafe and could…
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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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