Professor Ahmed Nuhu Zakariah, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Ambulance Service (NAS) has stated that Ghana, aside South Africa, had a well-organised Emergency Medical Service in Africa. He said Ghana had become proactive in that regard with 307 new ambulances, 2,000 personnel across the country and their level of quality in terms of … The post Ghana
Mr Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, the Health Minister has refuted allegations by the minority members of the parliamentary health committee that the present government had abandoned hospital projects started by the Mahama-led administration. He told the media in Accra on Thursday that, the Nana Addo-led government has prioritised the health of citizens and would not abandon health … The post Government
The country’s efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality has received a boost with the introduction of a Safe Delivery App, which guides midwives on how to handle complications connected to pregnancy and childbirth. The App, developed in collaboration with Universities of Copenhagen and Southern Denmark, used simple, animated instruction videos, procedures, drug lists and … The post Safe
Perched on a hill we look down the valley. It’s a picturesque scene. The Congo River, surrounded by rolling hills, runs through its course in serene majesty, the way it has probably done for centuries. Languid. Subtle ripples. Boats and canoes sail on. Mist rises in the horizon enveloping the surrounding hills. Picture perfect. Our … The post The
Mr Muntaka Chasant, a Social Entrepreneur and Environmentalist, has cautioned that air pollution, apart from causing asthma, lung cancer and heart diseases, can pose risks to mental health. He expressed worry over the lack of adequate awareness on the link between air pollution and mental health in the country. Mr Chasant, who issued the warning … The post Air
Ghana has been urged to put measures in place to sustain oil production, as the current state of affairs, if left unchanged, would limit production just for the next nine years. Professor Omowumi Iledare, the Ghana National Petroleum Commission (GNPC) Professional Chair of Petroleum Economics at the Institute for Oil and Gas Studies, University of … The post Ghana
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has launched its third annual ‘Goalkeepers Data Report,’ which shows that global inequality remains a major barrier to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) despite progress in health and development. The Report, Subtitled “Examining Inequality 2019” copied to the Ghana News Agency, said even in the worst-off … The post Inequalities
Tullow is focusing more on Africa in its broader and new vision of ensuring sustainability and progress in its operations. Mrs Cynthia Lumor, the Director of External Affairs at Tullow Ghana, said the company recognised the important role stakeholder engagements played in doing good business in Africa and Ghana in particular, hence the frequent consultations … The post Tullow
Contrary to speculation on social media concerning the adoption of Rose Abakah one of the Takoradi kidnapped girls, family sources say she is a ‘real blood’ of the Abakah family but is yet to receive any official communication on the DNA results. It had been widely circulated on social media that the family of Rose … The post Families
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will, on October 1, launch the Ghana National Plastic Action Partnership (GNPAP) and the Waste Recovery Platform to ensure comprehensive management of plastic waste for sustainable development. The unveiling of the GNPAP will be done in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to promote sustainable waste recovery in … The post President
Government have been urged to strengthen its local content policies to facilitate the expansion of the oil and gas and industrial sectors for sustainable national economy. Professor Omowumi Iledare, the Ghana National Petroleum Commission (GNPC) Professional Chair of Petroleum Economics at the Institute for Oil and Gas Studies at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) … The post Ghana
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