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Wegovy, made by Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, was approved “to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease and either obesity or overweight,” the FDA said in a statement. Photo: Sergei GAPON/AFP/FileSource: AFPThe US Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead for a popular anti-obesity drug to be used to prevent serious heart disease for the first time, in a move that may expand insurance coverage.Wegovy, made by Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk, was approved “to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, heart attack, and stroke in adults with cardiovascular disease…

Prominent economist Kwame Pianim has criticized the Treasury for releasing a document detailing the implications of LGBTQ+ legislation if passed.In his view, the announcement reveals the incompetence of the department, which ministers tried to hold accountable for the fiscal impact of the bill when it was introduced in parliament. That’s what it means.The economist told TV3’s Business Focus that the Treasury’s actions had instead brought shame on the country.He said: “If this document is indeed true, I think it shows how incompetent our administration is. It’s truly desolate. Where was the Treasury when this bill was being debated? …Normally, when…

The quintet of Taiwo Awoniyi, Cyril Dessers, Tyronne Ebuehi, Sadiq Umar and Wilfred Ndidi will return to national duty as the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on Ghana and Mali in friendlies. The five men were included in the list of 26 players called up by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to officiate the two friendlies scheduled to be played in Morocco. Ivory Coast 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) runners-up Nigeria will take on Ghana’s Black Stars and Mali’s Les Aigles in two top-class friendlies in Marrakesh, Morocco later this month. The clash with Ghana’s Black Stars comes on…

In a difficult week for most Fantasy Premier League managers, Bucayo Saka (£9.2m) clean sheet for the first time since Gameweek 21 to end his excellent run. Gameweek’s third-most-bossed player, differential pick Saka received the armband from nearly 700,000 Fantasy bosses. Having witnessed Dominic Solanke (£7.2m) misses a penalty and scores zero points in the opening match of Double Gameweek 28, Saka’s supporters will be hoping to steal a march on their opponents. But Saka was unable to extend his run of 66 points from six games, the most FPL points by a player in such a period this season.…

Asamoah Gyan Filmed Himself Singing & Vibing To Ghanaian Singer Wendy Shay’s Holy FatherThe former Ghana captain’s genuine enjoyment was palpable, making fans feel part of the experienceNetizens who took to the comments section of a video posted on Instagram loved every bit of itFormer Ghana captain and businessman Asamoah Gyan couldn’t contain his excitement as he rocked singer Wendy Shay’s song Holy Father featuring Ras Kuuku.Reflecting on the song’s lyrics while driving, the former Sunderland footballer’s calm but enthusiastic demeanor as he enjoyed the lively song exuded an infectious and happy vibe.Asamoah Gyan vibes on Wendy Shay’s song Holy…

The Women’s Prize for Fiction has announced the longlist for its 2024 edition, and in a delightful turn of events, two African writers have been included in the shortlist. Ethiopian-American author Maya Binyam was longlisted for her debut novel Executionerwhile Liberian-born Ghanaian author Peace Adzo Medie was shortlisted for her second novel Nightbloom. The Women’s Fiction Prize Longlist 2024 includes a total of 16 titles. The jury for the 2024 Prize includes chair Monica Ali, Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Laura Dockrill, Indira Varma and Anna Whitehouse. At the announcement, Monica Ali noted the originality and brilliance that permeated each of the titles…

Consumer prices traditionally get a boost during the Chinese New Year period, which fell in February this year. Photo: STR/AFP/FileSource: AFPChinese consumer prices rose in February for the first time since August, data showed on Saturday, offsetting a prolonged period of deflation that has worsened the country’s myriad economic woes.The world’s second-largest economy last year saw some of its slowest growth in decades and is battling a protracted housing crisis and rising youth unemployment.But in a rare bright spot, official statistics on Saturday showed that the consumer price index rose 0.7 percent last month, according to Beijing’s National Bureau of…

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital admits more than 1,000 stroke patients each year. This figure is in contrast to about 200 cases recorded 40 years ago. To improve stroke treatment, hospitals have begun using time-limited, minimally damaging treatments. A hypoperfusion stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is blocked or reduced by a blood clot. Stroke has been noted as the most prevalent medical condition at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Treatment remains a challenge while experts research the latest treatments. Medications and drugs previously used to treat strokes did not dissolve the blood clots, leaving patients with…

Feature by Alexander Ayertey Odonkor Accra, March 9, GNA – In the latter part of April 2023, a scientific research team in China successfully completed the country’s first full-scale superconducting test of an ultra-high-speed magnetic levitation (maglev) train. Combining maglev technology with low-vacuum technology, the train, which will become the fastest means of land transport once completed, will be able to run at up to 1,000 kilometers per hour. Home to by far the largest high-speed rail network in the world – with 155,000 km of railway lines in operation, including 42,000 km of high-speed lines as of the end…

“I definitely knew this was happening right from the moment Uganda signed this draconian anti-LGBTQ bill into law,” Philip, 26, a gay man living in Ghana, told news.com.au. “But the painful part of all this is watching Ghanaians celebrate the violation of my basic human rights, as if I am subhuman or a criminal.” Ghana’s parliament unanimously approved an anti-LGBTQ bill on February 28 after months of debate. It targets and intensifies the suppression of the rights of minority groups and those who defend the rights of LGBTQ people. Homosexual sex is already illegal in Ghana and carries a three-year…