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By Anthony Adongo Apubeo Bolgatanga, April 05, GNA – Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has urged stakeholders in the Upper East Region to be vigilant and increase surveillance for Cerebro Spinal Meningitis (CSM). He called for intensified awareness creation among residents to ensure that they were abreast with the signs, symptoms and precautionary measures to help in the prevention of the spread of the disease and early detection for timely treatment. Professor Akoriyea made the call during an engagement with the Upper East Regional Coordinating Council in Bolgatanga as part of a working visit to the region since his assumption into office earlier this year. In the early part of 2025, the country recorded its meningitis cases in the Upper West Region and as at February, 16 persons had lost their lives to the disease out of the total 173 suspected cases. Additionally, in the Upper East Region, two perso...

The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) has instructed schools to conduct bag searches for e-cigarettes when the next semester begins in May, citing growing concerns over vaping among students. Obec's deputy secretary-general Tee Pawangkanant, said the directive was introduced during the E-Cigarette Control Policy Committee meeting chaired by Vice Minister of Education Phitsanu Phonlathee. The measure is part of the committee's efforts to strengthen school regulations regarding e-cigarettes. Schools are required to search for e-cigarettes and, if necessary, confiscate and destroy any found during inspections. In addition, Obec is launching a public awareness campaign to educate students on the dangers of vaping and the potential legal consequences. Mr Tee said the initiative will help support long-term enforcement measures in schools. The regulations are set to be implemented before the start of the semester in May, with schools working ...

Etawah ( Uttar Pradesh ) [India], April 5 (ANI): In an effort to mitigate the impact of the ongoing heatwave in the district, Etawah District Magistrate Avnish Rai outlined a series of measures including coordination with local municipalities, nagar panchayats, and the Disaster Management Department to ensure water supply, spraying of water, and filling reservoirs. Speaking to ANI, DM Avnish Rai also assured that hospitals are prepared to treat heatstroke victims, urging the public to take the necessary precautions and stay safe during the extreme heat. "By cooperating with all our municipalities, nagar panchayats, gram panchayats and Disaster Management Department, we will make all efforts of mitigation like spraying water, ensuring water supply in case of shortage, and filling water in reservoirs. If someone suffers a heat stroke , then arrangements are being made in all our hospitals for treatm...

A recent research has shown that common cosmetics and skincare items include substances associated with serious health issues. reported By Managed Healthcare Executive. These chemicals are particularly damaging as they belong to a category that scientists refer to as " forever chemicals since these can require millennia to decompose. What's happening? PFAS Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which form a class of chemicals, are present in numerous common items such as electronics, packaging materials, food containers, and indeed cosmetics and skincare products. The research was showcased at the 2025 yearly conference of the American Academy of Dermatology Association, as reported. the report It was discovered that many powder foundations, lotions, and sunscreens include these harmful substances, which raises worries regarding prolonged exposure. What makes the existence of PFAS alarming? It's crucial to know which items include PFAS since these...

A grocery store located in Ontario, Canada, recalled ground beef owing to the chance that it included bits of plastic. What's happening? K-Tilbury Food Market Ltd. initiated the recall of the beef in early March. The specific meat products were distributed to a Foodland location in Tilbury, Ontario. according To the nearby branch of Inside Halton. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has advised individuals to examine their food items and discard any contaminated ground beef. "Avoid using, selling, serving, or distributing the problematic products," stated in their notification. read Individuals were likewise advised to consult with a healthcare professional if they thought they had ingested the product. Inside Halton explained the CFIA classified this as a Class II recall, suggesting a "moderate risk that eating the recalled food could result in short-term or non-serious health issues." Why do food recalls because of plastic contamin...

According to the D.C. Department of Health (DC Health), a measles case has been identified in someone who traveled to Washington, D.C., via an Amtrak train. DC Health stated that an individual traveled through several areas while infectious, specifically aboard the southbound Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 175 and at Union Station on March 19. Additionally, they visited a MedStar Urgent Care facility in Adams Morgan, D.C., on March 22. press release on Tuesday. DC Health mentioned that they are presently endeavoring to notify individuals who were present at those sites that they might have experienced exposure. FURTHER: Measles vaccination rates are rising in certain regions heavily affected by outbreaks: Authorities report Public health authorities are clarifying that individuals deemed "non-immune" face the highest risk of contracting infections. This category encompasses persons who remain unimmunized either through vaccination or previous exposure to measle...