Author: Priscilla Akorfa Fomevor

In a bid to provide top-notch medical services to the Ghanaian community, MAB International Hospital, located at Nyamekye—Accra, has emerged as a beacon of hope. With over 10 years of experience in private healthcare as a clinic, hospital, and training center, MAB International Hospital is redefining healthcare in Ghana by focusing on accessibility, affordability, and compassionate patient care. The Health Pulse Magazine covered an exclusive with the Executive Director of the hospital, Mr. Opare Akuamoah-Boateng, who tells the story of the facility with a strong emphasis on maternal and child health. MAB International Hospital boasts an impressive array of cutting-edge…

Study shows that in West Africa, the incidence of sickle cell traits varies from 20% to 30% in countries like Cameroon, Ghana, Gabon, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Globally, statics shows that about 4.4 million of people have sickle cell disease and Nigeria is known to have the largest population of people affected by sickle cell disease globally affecting up to 2% of their population. Sickle cell anemia refers to a genetic disorder affecting the production of hemoglobin resulting to abnormal formation of red blood cells which can cause a series of health issues. This is due to…

Have you ever heard of the malt and milk combination being a blood supplement? In this article, we will delve into the world of malt and milk, exploring their individual advantages as well as using this combo. Malt can be defined as a processed form of cereal, usually barley, that has been allowed to germinate in order to activate enzymes, hence breaking down starch into fermentable sugars. Though malt contains iron and copper and vitamin B6, all of which are essential nutrients for the development of healthy red blood cells, the amount of iron contained in malt is not enough…