Background: The possibility of the occurrence of floods have increased due to environmental changes and human activities. These floods have severe impact on human lives and educational infrastructure and activities. The ...

Background: Flooding commonly refers to the overflow of water that submerge onto dry land. This can occur due to heavy rainfall, storm surges, rapid melting of snow or ice, or the overflow of rivers, lakes, or other water ...

Background: The food environment represents the range of foods that can be accessed in the context where people live and can enable or restrict healthy dietary choices. This includes the availability, affordability, ...

Background: Digital health interventions have gained significant attention in recent years as a means of improving health care delivery and outcomes. In Ghana, where access to quality healthcare services remains a ...

Background: In recent years, uptake of modern contraceptives in Ghana appears to be increasing and family planning services have become even more available. However, a substantial number of married and unmarried women still ...

Background: Elevated blood pressure levels serve as a risk factor for cardiovascular and kidney diseases. Despite the deadly nature of the disease, most people lack awareness about the causes, effects and ways to prevent ...

Background: Yaws is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) that affects children less than 15 years old in disadvantaged communities. It is caused by Treponema Pallidum Pertenue, which affects the skin, bones and cartilage ...

Background: A recent area of interest on a social scale is School Sanitation and Hygiene Education (SSHE) which is also attracting political attention. Hygiene is the discipline that supports health and well-being through ...

Background: The health status of prison inmates in Ghana is a pressing concern, as prisons fail to provide basic living conditions and adequate healthcare, leading to a higher burden of communicable and non-communicable ...

Background: Adolescence is a critical stage in the formation of lifelong dietary habits. However, current trends among Ghanaian adolescents indicate a shift towards less nutritious food choices, which can pose a threat to ...