Early results from a Mayo Clinic study show overwhelmingly positive responses to community-based COVID-19 messaging within African American congregations, proving them to be key community […]
Category: Health
Some experts propose reparations as solution for decades of racial health inequities
As COVID-19 exacerbates long standing health inequities affecting the Black population, a growing chorus of experts suggest reparations could help narrow the divide. The concept of government-issued reparations for the […]
World COVID snapshot: Lockdowns, record case numbers and health systems
While Australia continues its march towards eased restrictions, most regions around the world are heading in the opposite direction. UPDATED On Thursday, as Victoria was […]
Josie Robinson Johnson Endowed Chair at University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota Medical School’s Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is excited to announce the creation of the Josie Robinson Johnson Endowed […]
Poll shows Black Americans see a racist health care system setting the stage for pandemic’s impact
A new nationwide poll by The Undefeated and the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found that 7 in 10 African Americans believe that people are treated […]
The Black Doctors Working To Make Coronavirus Testing More Equitable
When the coronavirus arrived in Philadelphia in March, Dr. Ala Stanford hunkered down at home with her husband and kids. She’s a pediatric surgeon with […]
Gregory E. Deavens named first African-American leader of Independence Blue Cross
When Gregory E. Deavens takes leadership of Independence Health Group, he will bring his passion for ensuring that people have access to care to the […]
Health chief hails Africa’s fight against Covid-19
The head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control (CDC) has praised African states for managing to curb the spread of coronavirus. Africa has seen […]
Providing Food in Africa During the Global Pandemic
SEATTLE, Washington — For several decades, the lack of food supply has been an impactful problem in Africa. However, because of COVID-19, the severity of […]
Polio-free Status as Breath of Fresh Air for Africa
As the Africa Regional Certification Commission for polio eradication formally declared Africa free of wild Poliovirus amidst rapturous applause at a recent World Health Organisation […]
Togo first African country to end sleeping sickness
Togo has received validation from the World Health Organization (WHO) for having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis or “sleeping sickness” as a public health problem, becoming […]
Africa COVID-19 Cases Surpass 1 Million
(JOHANNESBURG) — Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 1 million, but global health experts say the true toll is likely several times higher, reflecting the […]
TOP 5 breakfast foods that increases the feeling of satiety.
Despite what you’ve heard, eating breakfast isn’t necessary for everyone. In fact, skipping breakfast can be better than eating unhealthy food in the morning- However, […]
PREZ ADDO ANNOUNCES FURTHER EASING OF COVID-19 GHANA
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo Sunday further eased Coronavirus restrictions, seeking to return the country gradually to a state of new normalcy after nearly five […]
Discover Health Benefits of Honey
Honey is a sweet liquid which is made by bees from the flowers. Initially bees change the nectar into honey by using the method of […]
COVID-19 and the Fight for Justice
COVID-19 has not been vanquished in the United States — in recent days, some states, including Arizona, North Carolina, and California have reported their highest […]
Tabitha Farrar on Eating Disorder Recovery
Tabitha Farrar, one of the founders of World Eating Disorders Action Day, shares her experience of blogging about recovery — and supporting others in… Tabitha […]
Sharing Food to Feed A Family’s Soul
Food feeds the body, but cooking for other people feeds human connections. Sharing Food to Feed A Family’s Soul
Ghana Covid-19 end of May rises to 7881 cases
May 31: 7,881 cases, 15% of Kuwait returnees infected 35 Ghanaians deportees who recently returned from Kuwait tested positive for COVID-19. The figure represents 15% of […]
Ghana COVID19: Over 5000 cases, Prez Addo fact-checked on testing record
Total confirmed cases = 5735 (new cases = 97) Total recoveries = 1,754 (new = 294) Total deaths = 29 (new = 5) Active cases […]