Mr. Kenneth Ae-Ngibise, a research fellow at the Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) said that it makes sense to blend conventional and traditional medicines to provide comprehensive care for mental patients. According to him, some people avoid health facilities and seek treatment directly from traditional and faith healers and it is therefore important that in … The post Blend
Mr Kwasi Amoako-Attah, the Roads and Highways Minister, has asked metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives (MMDCES) to take control of their respective assemblies and halt illegal activities, including building on waterways and lands earmarked for roads. “You are the number one person in the assembly. Be in control and stop these illegal activities because … The post Ensure
There are more than 700 million people with untreated hypertension globally with the number of people living with the condition doubling to 1.28 billion since 1990. Information from the World Health Organisation (WHO) obtained by ghanabusinessnews.com shows that the number of adults aged 30 -79 years with hypertension increased from 650 million to 1.28 billion … The post Researchers
The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) last year secured GH¢5,778,379.20 as compensations for consumers of electricity and water. The Commission said the amount was paid to both households and industrial consumers of electricity and water across the country after it investigated complaints on quality of service, largely, power outages and water cuts. It also recouped … The post PURC
Dr Keziah Malm, the Programme Manager, National Malaria Control Programme, has cautioned Ghanaians against treating malaria as a “normal disease,” because it still kills. She, therefore, emphasised the need for all to use the preventive tools available to eliminate the disease in the country. The preventive tools include indoor residual spraying, sleeping under insecticide treated … The post Malaria
The African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child (ACERWC), has called on the Government to increase the allocation of resources to the Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP). Mrs Kembo Takam Gatsing Hermine, Country Rapporteur for Ghana, who made the call on the side-lines of a debriefing and … The post Ghana
The Civil Society for Malaria Elimination (CS4ME), a global platform of civil society organisations, has called on decision makers and leaders in Africa to advance equity and prioritise local civil society in the implementation of malaria interventions on the Continent. They said countries should move from a purely medical approach to malaria control, to a … The post Civil
A high-powered delegation from Costa Rica on Saturday, April 23, 2022 toured the Nkyinkyim Museum located at Nuhalenya-Ada in the Greater Accra Region to explore and understudy Ghana’s cultural tourism. Led by Costa Rican Vice President Madam Epsy Campbell Barr, the visit formed part of efforts by Costa Rica to build the history of the … The post Costa Rica understudies
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has rolled out series of activities nationwide to mark 30 years of uninterrupted constitutional rule in Ghana, beginning April 28. “The success of constitutional rule in Ghana is classified as a fundamental accomplishment of all Ghanaians,” Mr Samuel Asare Akuamoah, the NCCE Deputy Chairman in charge of Operations, … The post NCCE
The National Rugby team of Ghana, the Eagles have qualified to the semi-finals of the ongoing Challenge Cup of the Africa Rugby Sevens competition in Uganda after beating Senegal 10-0 at the Kyadondo Rugby grounds. The Eagles were eliminated by Namibia in the main Africa Rugby Sevens Competition, which gave them the opportunity to participate … The post Ghana’s
Isaac?”Royal Storm” Dogboe (23-2, 15KO’s), a former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Super Bantamweight?Champion, will fight in Accra for the first time in five years as he faces Filipino boxer Ugene Lagos (16-6-3, 11KO’s). The 27-year-old Ghanaian?boxer?who is ranked number two by the WBO, last fought in Ghana in 2018, when?he defeated Cesar Juarez to win … The post Isaac
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