Health
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Adding salt to urine has no scientific basis to test for pregnancy
Claim: A post by Sadestyledme claimed that adding salt to urine can be used to test pregnancy in women. Verdict:…
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False; there is no outbreak of HIV/AIDS at Ho Technical University
Claim: Social media users claim an HIV/AIDS outbreak occurred at the HO Technical University, with over 400 students suspended by…
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Anthrax attack in Binduri: Five things to know about the disease
The Ghana Health Service has asked districts sharing borders with Binduri in the Upper East Region of Ghana to be…
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Ghana on UK’s red list for health workers’ recruitment
On March 23, 2023, the United Kingdom announced a ‘red list’ of 54 countries that should not be actively targeted…
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Eating green leafy vegetables prevents body odour – fact or facade?
Claim: The consumption of green leafy vegetables deodorises the body. Verdict: Misleading. Cruciferous vegetables (a subset of green leafy vegetables)…
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NPP Communicator Vera Wiredu falsely claims there have been zero global cases of measles and polio since 2003
Claim: A member of the Communications team of the New Patriotic Party, Vera Wiredu, says across the world, there have…
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Down syndrome Day – What you need to know about the condition
March 21st is marked as world Down syndrome day, with societies and institutions across the globe celebrating the day. It…
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Nitrous Oxide, the laughing gas that kills slowly
Ghana, in 2017 dealt with the menace of tramadol abuse in the youth. It was a campaign that involved traditional…
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World Rare Disease Day: Building equity in the fight against rare diseases
The worldwide movement on rare diseases, known as Rare Disease Day, aims to achieve equity for those living with a…
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World Cancer Day 2023
World Cancer Day is held annually on February 4. By promoting cancer awareness, educating people about the disease, and encouraging…
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