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Primates facing extinction in Ghana

Wild life experts in Ghana have warned that Primate Species like Apes, Lemur, and Monkeys are facing extinction in Ghana due to the activities of humans.

Ghana hit by shortages in Condoms and TB drugs

Ghana is reported to be experiencing shortage in condoms and sex lubricants raising fears of possible outbreak of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

Ghana criminalizes stigmatization of HIV/AIDS patients

Ghana has criminalized stigmatization of HIV/AIDS patients as the West African nation moves to create a friendly environment for patients to be accepted into their societies when diagnosed of the disease.

Madagascar: Plague death toll reaches 124

The death toll from Madagascar's plague outbreak has reached 124, officials said on Tuesday, as they cautiously welcomed a slowdown in infections.

Mugabe removed from WHO goodwill role

The president of Zimbabwe Robert Mugabe on Sunday was removed from the role of a goodwill ambassador for the World Health Organization (WHO) after his appointment last week.

Deadly Marburg virus kills two in Uganda

Ugandan officials have confirmed the death of two people from Marburg virus in the eastern part of the country. This is the first of such outbreak which is similar to the deadly Ebola virus which wreaked havoc in some African countries.

Nivea defends its skin-lightening campaign in Africa

Cosmetics making company Nivea has defended its campaign billboards across West Africa promoting the sale of skin-lightening creams.

Ghana: Mother of special needs kids rescued from suicide attempt

A Ghanaian mother who is frustrated by the difficulties in taking care of her four children with special needs has been rescued by a support group, Special Mothers Group from committing suicide in Accra.

Rights groups urge Ghana to invest in Mental Health

A coalition of rights groups on Monday asked Ghana's government of Ghana to "should ensure adequate funding for mental health services" in order to help eliminate "the widespread practice of shackling and other abuses against people with psychosocial disabilities".

Japan scientists grow drugs in chicken eggs

Japanese researchers have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including cancer, in a bid to dramatically reduce the cost of treatment, a report said Monday.

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