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THE PARROTS: Sala jams killed 9 at Kumasi-Asawase

The report estimates that hepatitis infections and their complications led to 1.45m deaths in 2013 - despite the existence of vaccines and treatments. World Health Organization data shows there were 1.2m Aids-related deaths in 2014, while TB led to 1.5m deaths. The WHO has put forward a global strategy to tackle hepatitis. 'Startling finings' Researchers say these plans must be put into action urgently to tackle the crisis. Viral hepatitis refers to five different forms of virus (known as A, B, C, D, E) - some can be spread through contact with infected bodily fluids and others (A and E) through contaminated food or water. Most deaths worldwide are due to B and C, which can cause serious liver damage and predispose people to liver cancer. But because people don't always feel the symptoms of the initial infection, they can be unaware of the long-term damage until it is too late. Scientists from Imperial College London and the University of Washington examine

A stampede during a celebration of a Muslim holiday at the Asawase Community Center in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region, Thursday has claimed 9 lives so far.  Six of the dead are females and three males while those injured are receiving treatment at the Manhyia hospital with one person in a critical condition. It is not clear what caused the stampede but some survivors say, a fight broke out and those inside the Center were in a hurry to get out.  Muslims all over the world celebrated Eid-Ul-Fitr on Wednesday to mark the end of the month of Ramadan in which Muslims fast for 29/30 days.  The event at the community center commenced at 8 p.m. was to end at 2 a.m Thursday. The center was overcrowded with a reported 200 to 300 people in attendance. Charles Amoa-Boateng who spoke to THE PARROTS said, there was a sudden power cut inside the club which caused panic and a madrush for the exit. Another report said 'a noise like a gunshot' was heard from the meter right bef