In 2023, global statistics revealed an alarming 39.9 million individuals living with HIV, estimating that 1.3 million individuals were newly diagnosed. A remedy for addressing this global health threat is Antiretroviral therapy (ART). This is a regimen prescri...

Occupational health and safety (OHS) is essential in high-risk environments such as ports and harbours, where workers are exposed to various hazards including physical, chemical, and psychosocial risks. The maritime sector's complex operations pose significant...

Assessing paediatric admissions and outcomes is essential for understanding disease burden and identifying causes of mortality. This study aimed to document paediatric admissions' morbidity patterns and outcomes at the Ho Teaching Hospital in the Volta Region,...

Vaginal candidiasis is one of the commonest fungal gynecological conditions affecting the lower genital tract of women. The condition is often linked to poor hygiene practices, lack of knowledge, lifestyle choices, and misconceptions about reproductive health....

Malnutrition remains a significant public health challenge, particularly among children under five years of age in developing regions. In the Tongor Sub-District of South Dayi District, Volta Region, Ghana, various factors contribute to the prevalence of malnu...

Alcohol and illicit drug usage pose serious concerns to road safety, especially for commercial motor riders popularly known as Okada riders. However, there is limited data within the Ghanaian setting on substance use and its association with the risk of road t...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) poses a growing public health burden globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In Ghana, data on the severity of disease at presentation and treatment outcomes remain limited. The study aimed to evaluate the patte...

Immunization is a crucial public health intervention that significantly reduces morbidity and mortality from vaccine-preventable diseases among children less than one year of age. Despite progress in immunization coverage globally, disparities persist, particu...

Uterine fibroids (UFs), also known as uterine leiomyomas or myomas, are benign tumours of the smooth muscle layer of the uterus. Globally, the incidence and prevalence rates of fibroids obtained from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2019 were very high. UFs...

This study contributes to the ongoing debate on social determinants of oral health of older persons. Specifically, it examines the direct and indirect effects of health literacy and access to healthcare on oral health status of older persons. The study also in...