More than 3 million deaths due to alcohol and drug use; Men remain most affected – WHO
By: Henrietta Afful A recent report from the World Health Organization (WHO), underscores the impact of alcohol consumption and psychoactive drug use on global mortality. According to the findings of the report, alcohol consumption led to approximately 2.6 million deaths annually, making up 4.7% of all deaths globally. In addition, psychoactive drug use was responsible […]
MOH advocates increase in duties on tobacco, alcohol
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is pushing for an increase in excise duties on three unhealthy consumables to raise additional GH¢3.5 billion. The three are tobacco, alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages which have been identified to be among the main causes of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, stroke, diabetes and cancers. The ministry also wants […]
It’s dangerous to mix alcohol with herbal concoctions- Health Practitioner warns
By: Roberta Gayode Modin A Junior Resident in Surgery at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Joelle Amissah has disclosed that the intake of herbal concoctions mixed with alcohol may lead to double damage of the liver. Herbal concoctions popularly known as herbal bitters are medicinal plants and spices soaked with alcohol and stored in bottles. […]
