Mr Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, the Minister of Health on Friday, announced that effective July 1, 2018, all medicine prices under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), would be dropped by an average of 30 per cent. The Health Minister said the decision followed the acceptance of the Committee set up by the Ministry of Health to … The post Minister announces a
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) says it has increased revenue collection from GH¢55 million to GH¢63 million from February to May this year, due to prudent management practices and introduction of electronic payment system. Dr Clifford A. Braimah, the Managing Director (MD) of the GWCL, made the disclosure when he hosted a delegation from … The post GWCL
A Kumasi High Court presided over by Justice Charles Adjei Wilson, has placed an interlocutory injunction on the constituency elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) slated for Saturday, June 23. The plaintiffs, Kwame Opoku and 32 others, all card-bearing members of the NDC, filed a writ at the court seeking an injunction to be … The post Court
AngloGold Ashanti has described the ratification of the Development Agreement and the Tax Concession Agreement by Parliament as an important step towards the progress of Obuasi’s redevelopment. “This is an important milestone that follows extensive negotiations and debate,” a statement from the company quoted the Chief Executive Officer, Srinivasan Venkatakrishnan, as saying. The Board of … The post Ratification
The third edition of the Ghana National Medicines Policy (NMP) has been launched as a health sector document to provide guidance and direction on pharmaceuticals and other health technologies. The 2017 NMP, which was launched by Mrs Samira Bawumia, in Accra on Friday, is the third edition of the Policy document since its first publication … The post MoH launches revised
The Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) has been urged to be transparent and open up to the citizenry and their stakeholders on developmental projects processes to prevent accusations of corruption. Mr. Clement Tandoh, Chief of Party (CoP) of the Ghana’s Strengthening Accountability Mechanisms (GSAM) gave the advice in an interview with Journalists after the … The post Assemblies
Judges of the lower courts in the country say, issues pertaining to their salaries arrears were getting out of hand. They have, therefore, appealed to the President Nana Akufo Addo as a matter of urgency to take a personal interest and intervene. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, Mr Justice Victor Ofoe, President of … The post Judges appeal
Parliament has approved a development agreement between the Government of Ghana and Anglogold Ashanti (Ghana) Limited, for the mining company to make a capital investment of $880 million into Obuasi mine, which has seen a lull in its activities for some time now. The agreement, whose execution would end by December 31, 2023, would revitalise … The post Anglogold
Government has reiterated its commitment to adopt prudent economic management policies to stem any slippages that could threaten and derail the country’s macro-economic gains from 2017 to 2024. Dr Mensah Bonsu, Policy Advisor with the Ministry of Planning who gave the assurance emphasised that it would continue to maintain fiscal discipline and pursue prudent macro-economic … The post Government
Mr Mohammed Tamimu, the East Gonja Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) has said the unstable electricity supply in the Municipality was a challenge and was slowing down business activities. He said the challenge posed security threats to the people of the municipality especially during the nights when there was power outage. Mr Tamimu disclosed this in … The post Erratic
The Ghana Power Compact’s Internship and Mentoring Programme an initiative for young ladies in tertiary institutions offering Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) has been launch in Accra. Beginning with a cohort of 50 young ladies, the Internship and Mentoring Program seeks to support female students in Technical … The post First
The Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has stated that, the Government of Ghana, has the right to enforce its national laws against criminal conduct and illegality in the country. In a press release jointly signed by Mr. Veron Mosengo-Omba, head of FIFA’s delegation to Ghana and Dr Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Minister for Information, it states … The post “Government
Water pollution from unsustainable agricultural practices poses a serious risk to human health and the planet’s ecosystems, a problem often underestimated by policymakers and farmers alike, cautions a new report. In many countries the biggest source of water pollution today is agriculture — not cities or industry — while worldwide, the most common chemical contaminant … The post Pollutants
Mr. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, has apologised for the tasteless and offensive comments he made about the Majority Leader. He told journalists that he respected their leader, Mr Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu. This comes as the MP for Asawase and Minority Chief Whip, Alhaji Muntaka Mubarak, pushes to get Mr. Agyapong … The post Kennedy
Mr Matthew Amuzu, Volta Regional Director, Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) has called on the media and Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to join hands in the fight against corruption. He said the media and CSOs are strong individual bodies in society that could help end or reduce the menace of corruption in the country. Mr … The post Media, CSOs must
Togbe Afede XIV, Agbogbomefia of Asogli and the President of the National House of Chiefs has charged Chiefs to be on the guard against illegal mining in their communities. He said chiefs were the custodians of the land with knowledge of activities in their communities thus must act as “watchdogs” against illegal mining. Togbe Afede … The post Chiefs must
Ms Sophia A. Akuffo, the Chief Justice, has appealed to the youth to disabuse their minds of travelling to other countries to look for greener pastures but rather they should stay and help build the country. Chief Justice said the countries that the youth were looking up to, were built by their own nationals and … The post Don’t go for greener pasture,
The Ministries of Interior and Defence on Friday inaugurated an eight-member committee to investigate the clashes between the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces in Tamale. The members are Madam Victoria Aseiduwaa as Chairman, Brigadier General Kwame Oppong Kyekyeku (Retired), DCOP Akrofi Asiedu (retired), Superintendent Firmin Azitariga and Chief Superintendent Benjamin Osei Addae, … The post Committee
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) on Friday announced the outbreak of Fall Southern armyworm (FSW) affecting agriculture in West and Central Africa. Mr Micheal Kwame Afranie, the Assistant Regional Officer of Plant Protection and Regulatory of the Ministry stated that the FSW had currently been confirmed in Nigeria and Benin, which was causing … The post Outbreak
Mr Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, the Minister of Health, has instructed the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to suspend the registration, importation and manufacturing of codeine-containing cough syrups with immediate effect. The Health Minister explained that all dose strengths of codeine registered by the FDA, shall hence be reclassified as controlled drugs, meaning it shall be under … The post FDA
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