Category: Health
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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 the first country in Africa to reach this milestone. Caused by parasites Sleeping sickness is caused by parasites which are transmitted by infected tsetse flies and is only found in…
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(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 gaping lack of testing for the continent’s 1.3 billion people. While experts say infection tolls in richer nations can be significant undercounts, large numbers of undetected cases are a greater…
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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, a nutritious and well-balanced breakfast can give you energy and keep you from overeating for the rest of the day. Here are the top 5 foods you can eat first…
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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 months of measures to combat the disease. In a televised national broadcast, the President announced the lifting of restrictions on church and mosques gatherings, open air drinking spots, tourists’ sites…
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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 regurgitation, enzymatic activity, and water evaporation, and store it as a primary food source in wax honeycombs inside the beehive. The honey is available in golden color and its flavor…
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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 numbers of cases to date. And yet, the U.S. Coronavirus task force is winding down and states are relaxing restrictions. Large crowds are in the streets protesting the death of…
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Tabitha Farrar, one of the founders of World Eating Disorders Action Day, shares her experience of blogging about recovery — and supporting others in… Tabitha Farrar on Eating Disorder Recovery
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Food feeds the body, but cooking for other people feeds human connections. Sharing Food to Feed A Family’s Soul
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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 returnees. The group were part of 231 persons who flew into the country aboard a special flight on May 23. The batch also included 43 Togolese. They have been in…
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Total confirmed cases = 5735 (new cases = 97) Total recoveries = 1,754 (new = 294) Total deaths = 29 (new = 5) Active cases = 3,952 Figures valid as of close of day May 16, 2020 Ghana maintained her spot as West Africa’s most impacted after the Health Ministry released latest figures yesterday. Ghana…