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23-year-old apprentice missing after falling into floodwater
A 23-year-old hairdressing apprentice, Hajia Hawa, drowned on Friday, May 22, 2026, after slipping into a large drain near the Swedru Mandela Market, in the Central Region, during a heavy downpour. Hawa, the youngest child in her family, was swept away by the fast-moving floodwaters and remains missing despite a frantic three-day search by the…
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Crop Ghana Cocoa Board urged to establish cocoa clinic in Ahondwo
Cocoa farmers in the Ahondwo operational area in the Oti Region have appealed to the government and the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to establish a cocoa clinic and provide essential support services to improve their welfare and sustain cocoa production in the area. The appeal was made during the farmers’ first operational meeting held at…
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Traditional Leaders encouraged to inspire youth to return to farming
Kuoro Manoh Babon-mira IV, the Divisional Chief of Billaw in the Lambussie District, has urged Ghanaian youth to reject the notion that farming is a punishment, describing it as a profitable and essential venture to improve livelihood. He indicated that if farming were sold in the market, it would have been an essential commodity and…
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A 49-year-old Nairobi prost!tute has finally retired after 22 years of diligent service to her clients estimated to be over 28,000.
The sek worker identified as Sarah Mutero pulled the curtain to a trade she thrived in for many years. After calling it quits, Mutero received a parcel of land worth Sh120,000 in Makuyu, Murang’a County. Some well-wishers have also promised to pool funds to build her a house after she ditched the trade. For 22…
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Okokodurofo Nana Afrakoma II is the esteemed Paramount Queen Mother (Akwamuhemaa) of the Akwamu Traditional Area (Akwamuman) in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
Okokodurofo Nana Afrakoma II is the esteemed Paramount Queen Mother (Akwamuhemaa) of the Akwamu Traditional Area (Akwamuman) in the Eastern Region of Ghana. Revered as one of the most resilient, progressive, and longest-serving traditional female leaders in modern Ghanaian history, she has guided Akwamuman through eras of immense cultural preservation, social transition, and development. The…
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Chief and some others are arrested Allegedly Murdered A Queen Mother
According to reports, the contractor hired her killers for Ghc50,000.00. He gave them initial deposit of Ghc40,000.00. After executing the task, the contractor refused to pay the remaining Ghc 10,000.00. Anytime the killers went to the contractor for the remaining Ghc10,000.00, he would threaten them with arrest so they left him and decided to move…
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PresidentJohn Dramani Mahama has officially launched Ghana’s electronic visa (e-Visa) portal
PresidentJohn Dramani Mahama has officially launched Ghana’s electronic visa (e-Visa) portal, a key reform aimed at streamlining visa applications, improving travel facilitation, and modernizing the country’s immigration system through digital technology. The platform is designed to make the visa application process more efficient and accessible while ensuring that all applicants continue to undergo strict security…
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Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Murdering a 22-Year-old Okada Rider At Nyamebekyere
By Appiah Osei Martin A 22-year-old young man identified as Eric Nyarko, who is an Okada rider went missing. The family, upon search discovered him dead at Nyame Bekyere, a suburb community near Akoase in the Birim North District of the Eastern Region. The young man popularly known among his peers as Junior left home…
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NewsNursing Mother Arrested for Allegedly Using a Blade to Wound a 5-Year-old
A nursing mother aged 35 years old and a seamstress has been apprehended by the Ghana Police Service at Bole Mempeasem a community in the Savannah Region for allegedly using a razor blade to wound a five-year-old girl who was left in her care by the parents. According to the Assemblyman of the Mempeasem Electoral…
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Any Elderly Man who will Pregnants A School Girl will be Arrested
The Chief of Akyem Anyinasin, Osaberima Attapiakorang Agyei II, has cautioned elderly men in the community against engaging in relationships with underage girls and impregnating school children. According to the chief, the rising cases of teenage pregnancy are negatively affecting the education and future of many young girls within the area. Speaking on Radio 1’s…
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Vice President, Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has participated in the Guyana Independence Day celebrations, which began with an interfaith service held on the lawns of the State House.
The solemn ceremony brought together representatives of the Hindu, Muslim, and Christian faiths, alongside members of government and citizens of Guyana. The service served as a moment of national reflection, emphasizing unity in diversity and the shared aspirations guiding the country’s development. Following the service, the Vice President joined the President of Guyana, the Prime…
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We won’t have a kenkey party like others did – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has taken a subtle jab at the previous administration led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, stating that his government will not organise celebratory “kenkey and waakye parties” over Ghana’s exit from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme. Speaking at a citizens’ engagement at Ndewura Jakpa Senior High School in…
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Hundreds of young people from across the Ada enclave on Saturday took to the streets to protest over Developmental challenges.
Hundreds of young people from across the Ada enclave on Saturday took to the streets to protest what they described as years of poor governance and deteriorating living conditions in the area. The demonstrators expressed frustration over the deplorable state of roads, the persistent water crisis, inadequate healthcare facilities, the lack of essential medical equipment,…
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WHO is rapidly scaling up emergency response efforts to stop the Ebola outbreak in north-eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Within just 72 hours of the outbreak declaration, WHO delivered 11.5 tonnes of medical supplies More than 35 health experts and emergency responders Protective equipment, medical kits, tents, and sanitation supplies *The outbreak is happening in a difficult setting with:* Insecurity High population movement Mining and cross-border trade Large refugee communities Unlike some other Ebola…
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NPP Executive Elections: Manso Nkwanta MP Allegedly Orders Thugs To Assault Party Executive.
Tension is mounting within the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in Manso Nkwanta following allegations by Ibrahim Oppong, popularly known as “Soso,” that the Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Tweneboa Kodua Fokuo allegedly ordered some macho men to assault him six days after the party’s executive elections. The incident, which reportedly occurred on…
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I asked Mahama to appoint Haruna, Muntaka as Ministers” – Asiedu Nketiah
The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has disclosed that the appointment of Haruna Iddrisu and Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak as Ministers was influenced by internal party advice he personally gave to President John Dramani Mahama. According to him, he urged the President after the 2024 elections to ensure that key…
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HomeOver 6,000 Applicants Fail Ghana Security Services Medical Screening Over Drug Abuse and Mental Health Concerns.
Over 6,000 Applicants Fail Ghana Security Services Medical Screening Over Drug Abuse and Mental Health Concerns More than 6,000 applicants seeking recruitment into Ghana’s security services have reportedly been disqualified after failing medical examinations linked to drug abuse and mental health conditions, according to the Ministry of the Interior. The revelation was made by Ghana’s…
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President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the Mahama ICT Centre in Damongo.
President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned the Mahama ICT Centre in Damongo, describing the facility as complementary to government’s BSTEM programme. Speaking at the event, the President noted that the centre will support practical learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, particularly in information and communications technology, following the rollout of the BSTEM programme in…
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President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted signs of growing economic stability.
President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted signs of growing economic stability, noting that inflation has declined significantly, the currency remains stable, and Ghana’s reserves have strengthened to support resilience against external shocks. Speaking at the ‘Resetting Ghana’ citizen engagement in Damango, the President highlighted government’s decision to channel 80% of the District Assemblies Common Fund…
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Only Women to work in the women’s Bevelopment Bank – Hon. Donatus Atanga
The Upper East Regional Minister, Hon. Akamugri Donatus Atanga, has disclosed that the proposed Women’s Bank to be established under the government’s 24-hour economy market project in Sandema will be operated entirely by women. According to the Minister, all staff expected to work at the bank will be women, as part of efforts by President…
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The Minister for Foreign Affairs was in Switzerland with the President for the Global Health Summit
The Minister for Foreign Affairs was in Switzerland with the President for the Global Health Summit. He then proceeded directly to Morocco for a ministerial meeting. He was expected to travel from Morocco to Prague in the Czech Republic . However, the President recalled him to Ghana and assigned him to assess the situation of…
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Deputy Minister for Education, Dr. Clement Apaak, says Ghana is positioning its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector along the lines of industrialised nations that have successfully used skills development to drive economic growth.
During a tour of selected TVET institutions in Accra, including the Accra Technical Training Centre and OITI, Dr. Apaak stated that countries such as Japan, Singapore, Germany and China achieved significant progress by investing heavily in technical and vocational education — a direction Ghana is steadily pursuing. He revealed that over 61,500 students are currently…
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President John Dramani Mahama engaged pupils of Sawla D/A Primary and JHS as they demonstrated practical BSTEM skills during his #ResettingGhana tour of the Savannah Region.
Joined by Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu, the President highlighted government’s commitment to transforming basic education through a more practical, interactive and inclusive STEM approach. With the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence into the curriculum, government is equipping young learners with critical thinking and future-ready skills from an early stage. Over 5,000 schools have already…
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BOOST FOR EDUCATION IN CENTRAL TONGU
According to a Facebook post by the District Chief Executive for Central Tongu, Hon. Addison Dodzi Mornyuie, GETFund has approved new targeted emergency educational infrastructure projects for the district, with procurement processes already underway. The approved projects include: Mafi Kumase Secondary Technical School – a 12-unit classroom block and a 2-storey girls’ dormitory block. Adidome…
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The Ghana AIDS Commission has reported that 4,098 people are currently living with HIV in the Yilo Krobo Municipality of the Eastern Region.
This disclosure has prompted urgent calls from local authorities and the Ghana Education Service for intensified public sensitization, particularly among the youth and regional religious bodies. Socioeconomic Drivers: Economic hardships are forcing young people, especially teenage girls, into transactional sex for survival. Institutional Response: The Municipal Assembly is deploying logistics and financial aid to support…
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SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFILING 14-YR-STUDENT
A thirty-five(35)-year old school administrator at Ridoana Comprehensive School at Atadeka, Mr. Anaglate Mends Edem Kwashie has been remanded into custody for allegedly defiling a 14-year old JHS graduate. The case reportedly stems from a report by the complainant, Lawrencia Ahorsu, an elder sister of the victim who lodged an official complaint over inappropriate Snapchat…
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Mepe St. Kizito, Volo SHS & Dorfor SHS to Benefit from Smart Classrooms Project
According to a release signed by the Aide to The District Chief Executive of North Tongu, Mornyuie Kennedy, the second of the smart classrooms project will soon begin. This initiative, which is sponsored by the Chinese government through its embassy in Ghana is part of efforts to encourage ICT education and digital learning. The Phase…
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Mepe St. Kizito, Volo SHS & Dorfor SHS to Benefit from Smart Classrooms Project
According to a release signed by the Aide to The District Chief Executive of North Tongu, Mornyuie Kennedy, the second of the smart classrooms project will soon begin. This initiative, which is sponsored by the Chinese government through its embassy in Ghana is part of efforts to encourage ICT education and digital learning. The Phase…
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GHANA AND TOGO MUST FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY; TWO AMBASSADORS DEEPEN DIPLOMATIC AND ECONOMIC TIES DURING COURTESY CALL IN WASHINGTON
Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, hosted the Ambassador of Togo to the United States, Frédéric Edem Hegbe, for a cordial and wide-ranging discussion focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, regional integration, trade, energy, transportation, and cross-border development. During the discussions, the two ambassadors reflected on Energy and Industrial Development within the sub-region.…
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The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has taken note of a viral video circulating on social media in which a Ghanaian national is seen appealing for evacuation assistance.
The Ghana High Commission in South Africa has taken note of a viral video circulating on social media in which a Ghanaian national is seen appealing for evacuation assistance. 1. The High Commissioner, H.E. Benjamin Quashie, has since engaged the individual, Mr. Sylvester Boakye, regarding the matter. 2. During the engagement, Mr. Boakye acknowledged that…
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Ghana has officially been announced as the host of the 2027 World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting.
Ghana has officially been announced as the host of the 2027 World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) Partnership Meeting. The Deputy Finance Minister, Honourable Thomas Ampem Nyarko, made the announcement during an official launch hosted by the WCF in partnership with the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) in Accra. The 2027 Partnership Meeting will take place from 16th…
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Central Tongu Assembly Appeared before Public Accounts Committee
The District Chief Executive for Central Tongu, Hon. Addison Dodzi Mornyuie, today appeared before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to provide updates on the status of development projects across the district. According to the DCE, several projects have been successfully completed, including the construction of a 6-seater WC facility at Kutime, a 4-seater KVIP at…
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‘Yilo Krobo 9th out of 261 Districts with People Living with HIV’
– JoyNews Some shocking Numbers about Sexual and Reproductive Health in Yilo Krobo Municipality: 1. 4098 people living with HIV 2. 219 Children Living with HIV 3. 33.8% males and 18.40% female teenagers are sexually active 4. 20.5% males and 26.10% female teenagers have multiple partners This worrying trend has made the Municipal GES appeal…
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Ghana taking measures to prevent outbreak, protect Ghanaians –Health Minister Assure Ghanaian
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has assured Ghanaians that government is taking all necessary steps to protect the country from Ebola following the World Health Organisation’s declaration of the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Addressing the nation in Accra on Thursday, May 21, the Minister stressed that no Ebola case has…
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Over 26.5 million people facing hunger crisis in DR Congo – FAO
Today, nearly one in four Congolese are struggling to meet their basic food needs. ©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti Today, nearly one in four Congolese are struggling to meet their basic food needs. ©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti From FAO Regional Office for Africa Today, nearly one in four Congolese are struggling to meet their basic food needs.©FAO/Alessandra Benedetti Today, nearly…
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FDA tightens checks on frozen food imports over safety concerns
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has stepped up enforcement measures targeting the importation of frozen chicken, meat, and fish into Ghana, as part of a renewed push to strengthen food safety standards and protect consumers from substandard products. The move forms part of mandatory site verification exercises introduced for importers of frozen food products.…
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Ghana cocoa prices higher than Côte d’Ivoire’s – Nana Attakorah Asante
Cocoa farmers in Ghana are currently earning more per bag than their counterparts in neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire, Nana Attakorah Asante has said, rejecting opposition claims that producers are worse off under the current administration. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, Nana Attakorah Asante, Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of the Abura-Asebu-Kwamankese (AAK)…
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Ghana needs $53.3 billion to deliver new climate action plan by 2035
Ghana will require about 53.3 billion dollars to implement its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), a 10-year climate action framework aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and strengthening resilience to climate change impacts. The updated NDCs, covering the period 2025 to 2035, were presented to stakeholders in Accra on Friday for validation and consultations ahead…
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Sogakope Bridge is under Threat
Sogakope Bridge is under threat during every year Easter festival if care is not taking. A 58yrs old Bridge which connects the other part of the country to the capital city and other regions of Ghana,as well as other countries like Togo , Benin, Nigeria and beyond is seriously under threat of overcrowded during Easter…
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Pupil are Forced to Cross an Estimate 50 – meters muddy Stream daily before accessing the Aminapa D/A Basic School
Residents of Midie, a salt mining community in the Ada East District of the Greater Accra Region, have expressed concern over the poor state of a road linking the community to Aminapa, describing it as a major threat to schoolchildren and economic activities. According to residents, pupils from Midie are forced to cross an estimated…
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UPDATE: Teachers Abandoned Classroom Allegedly Curse link to death of Two Teachers.
An alleged curse linked to recent deaths of two teachers, including the head teacher, has thrown Kobedi AME Zion Primary and Junior High School in the Sunyani West Municipality into shutdown, with staff abandoning classrooms over fear. Teaching has stopped completely as remaining staff stay away from the school, leaving pupils without lessons and roaming…
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IGP’S CYBER VETTING AND ENFORCEMENT TEAM ARRESTS SUSPECT OVER THREATS AGAINST THE PRESIDENT IN VIRAL VIDEOS
The IGP’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team (CVET) has arrested suspect Mahama Aminat, also known as Akosua Serwaa Minat for offensive conduct and issuing threats against the President of the Republic, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama in videos circulated on social media. The suspect was captured in some videos posted on TikTok making insulting remarks…
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A four-year-old boy reportedly lost his life in an uncovered culvert
A heartbreaking tragedy has struck the people of Nkawkaw after a four-year-old boy reportedly lost his life in an uncovered culvert, sparking anger and condemnation from residents and the bereaved family against the Kwahu West Municipal Assembly. According to reports, the young boy accidentally fell into the open drainage system during a heavy downpour and…
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Court fines unemployed man GH¢6,000 for stealing GH¢20,000
GRAPHIC ONLINE search_graphic_online The Enchi District Magistrate Court has fined an unemployed man, Abraham William, also known as Abudu Hakim, GH¢6,000 for stealing GH¢20,000 belonging to a trader. William was convicted on his own plea of guilty. In default of payment of the fine, he will serve 24 months in prison. In addition to the…
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ABRONYE GRANTED BAIL
The Accra High Court (General Jurisdiction Division 2) this morning admitted Chairman Kwame Baffoe Abronye to bail pending trial. The application for bail was moved by counsel for the accused person, Nkrumah & Associates, led by Hon. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, with the special assistance of Hon. Godfred Yeboah Dame. The application was not opposed by…
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GN Savings and Loans license restored after Appeal Court Ruling
GN Savings and Loans license restored after a seven year legal battle: What happens next? Source: Isaac Kofi Agyei | JoyNews Research 21 May 2026 12:46pm A three-member panel of the Court of Appeal has unanimously overturned the Bank of Ghana’s 2019 revocation of GN Savings and Loans Company Limited’s operating licence, ruling that the…
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Security Forces Arrest Notorious Galamsey Gang Leader
A joint team of soldiers working with the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has finally arrested a notorious illegal mining gang leader in a targeted security operation. The suspect, who is believed to be a key figure behind repeated violent attacks on taskforce operatives at various galamsey sites, was nabbed during a well-coordinated sweep…
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NORTH TONGU DISTRICT ASSEMBLY APPEARS BEFORE PUBLIC ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE
Hon. Victoria Amefadzi on Thursday, 21st May 2026, led the North Tongu District Assembly, together with the District Coordinating Director, Internal Audit Unit, Finance Office and other officers, to appear before the Public Accounts Committee of the Parliament of Ghana during the Zonal Session held in Ada. During the session, the Assembly responded to a…
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The Residents of Somanya Laments over delays of the Road construction
The residents of Somanya humbly appeal to the authorities and contractors working on the Somanya–Kpong Road project to please apply the first coat of asphalt by next week. Residents, commuters, drivers, traders, and schoolchildren are facing serious difficulties using this road every day due to the dusty and rough conditions. The situation is affecting transportation,…
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The Bitter Truth: Is “Bitter Kola” and Herbal Concoctions Slowly Hurting Your Kidneys
Hello, my Good Living Ghana family! Today, let’s talk about something very important that many of us do out of love for our health, but it might actually be causing hidden harm. In our communities, there is a very big belief: “If it is bitter, it is medicine.” Because of this, many people take Bitter…
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