EXPOSING DIABETES MELLITUS Diabetes mellitus is a growing health problem worldwide. Currently, at least 537 million adults are living with diabetes. This number is expected to rise to 643 million by 2030. As many as 75% of the people living with diabetes live in low -and middle-income countries. In Africa, 1 in 2 people living […]
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A STAFF OF PENTECOST HOSPITAL, MADINA, EMERGES AS THE BEST NURSE IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION. ms. kate otoo – senior registered midwife Ms. Kate Otoo, a Senior Registered Midwifery Officer at the Antenatal Clinic of Pentecost Hospital, Madina, has achieved a remarkable feat by being recognized as the Best Midwife/Nurse in the Greater Accra
PENTECOST HOSPITAL, MADINA UNVEILS NEWLY RENOVATED SURGICAL MEDICAL UNIT Pentecost Hospital in Madina has announced the completion of its newly renovated Medical Surgical Unit, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to enhance patient experience and improve healthcare services. The renovation aimed to modernize and expand the existing infrastructure to meet the growing medical and
May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, is a celebration that takes place on May 1st every year. It is a day that commemorates the struggles and achievements of the working class and the labor movement; a day set aside to celebrate workers for their contributions to the growth of economies. Given this day,
A man who noticed a lump “the size of a frozen pea” has urged men to check for breast cancer symptoms. Mr. Vincent Owusu Afreh, 69, booked an appointment with his doctor straight after noticing it in his left breast. An ultrasound scan showed he had a tumour and he underwent a full mastectomy. The
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Dengue fever is caused by a virus that is spread from person to person by blood-sucking mosquitoes. The symptoms vary wildly with some people showing no sign of infection, others have bad flu-like symptoms, while some are killed by dengue. The disease is commonly known as “break-bone fever” because it causes severe pain in muscles
Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common among animals. In rare cases, they are what scientists call zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted from animals to humans, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a dangerous diseases with incubation period between 4-6 days. It is fatal especially for
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