Pharmacists lament exclusion from 40 percent pay rise
The National Association of Hospital and Administrative Pharmacists of Nigeria (AHAPN) has described the exclusion of Pharmacists from the implementation of the recent 40 percent increase in the pay of Federal Civil servants in the country as discriminatory and unacceptable. The association conveyed its dissatisfaction in a statement in Lagos by its National Chairman, Olabode Ogunjemiyo, saying […]
Combining Fluvoxamine and Inhaled Budesonide for COVID-19 Treatment
A randomized platform trial of therapies repurposed for COVID-19 has found the combination of fluvoxamine and inhaled budesonide potentially useful, and more likely to prevent progression of early symptoms than either agent alone. “Our study is, to our knowledge, among the first to evaluate a drug combination for treatment of ambulatory patients with COVID-19 in a randomized […]
The Prevalence Of Long COVID in Vaccinated vs. Unvaccinated Children
Post-COVID-19 conditions were more common in unvaccinated children than in children who had received at least 1 dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Although most studies of post-COVID-19 conditions focus on adults, children can also experience long COVID. However, it is not clear whether COVID-19 vaccination in children, like adults, reduces the likelihood and severity of long […]
Accra to host 12th Africa Armwrestling Championship
Prof. Peter Twumasi, the Director General of The National Sports Authority (NSA), said it was a proud moment for Ghana to host the Championship once again after 5 years.. Ghana’s capital, Accra, will host the 12th Africa Armwrestling Championship in June 2023, following the official launch of the event on Wednesday. The event, which will […]
Pharmacists say clinics could close with proposed double dispensing prescriptions
Pharmacists say proposed changes to the way medicines are dispensed could leave regional patients without access to life-saving drugs. Key points: Midwest pharmacists say changes to dispensing rules could trigger a medication shortage The proposed federal budget change would allow patients to access a two-month supply of medicine per script Pharmacists say they weren’t consulted […]
LOC for 12th African Armwrestling Championship inaugurated
Mr. Evans Bobie Opoku, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports (MoYS) has inaugurated a 13-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) ahead of the 12th African Armwrestling Championship scheduled to take place in Ghana. The committee, chaired by Mr. Mohammed Adjei Sowah, former Mayor of Accra, would oversee the organization of the event as Ghana hosts 19 other […]
Kofikrom Pharmacy Limited Wins Presidential Award in Ghana
Kofikrom Pharmacy Limited has been recognized by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the distinguished role it played during the fight to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The state honored hardworking Ghanaians at the prestigious National Honours and Awards during a plush event presided over by His Excellency the President of Ghana on March 14, 2023. […]
Top 13 Health Benefits of Prekese
Prekese or Tetrapleura Tetraplera is a native of west tropical Africa and belongs to the pea family. The fruits of the plant have a pungent aromatic odor, which also possesses insect repellent properties. It is primarily used as spices. It is used as a medicinal plant mainly in Nigeria and other African countries. Some of […]
Guyabano Leaves Tea Benefits
Guyabano trees have gained a lot of attention due to the health benefits associated with their leaves. For example, Guyabano leaves tea has the potential to kill cancer cells and thus invokes the interest of many medical studies across the globe. Though Guyabano trees are native to Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and the […]
Top 10 Health Benefits Of Cassia Seed
Cassia seeds are very popular, as it is very beneficial for human health. It was widely used in ancient medicines to cure several ailments related to digestion, eyes, joints, intestines, liver and can also relieve several infections. These seeds come from two types of annual herbaceous plants, namely, Cassia Tora L and Cassia Obtusifolia L. […]