From October this year, all newborns will be vaccinated against Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) at birth, the Programme Manager of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), Dr Kwame Amponsah-Achiano, has stated. According to him, the purpose of the administration of the vaccine was to help curb mother-to-child HBV transmission and would be administered within 24 … The post Newborns
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu and the Muslim Community in Ghana have expressed their condolences to the leadership of the Catholic Church in the country and the Vatican, as they mourn the Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis. According to the Chief Imam, the passing of the Pontiff was a great loss to … The post National Chief Imam expresses condolence on Pope
The Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) on Thursday launched a campaign to advocate good nutrition in the country. The 18-month “The Nourish Ghana: Advocating for increased leadership to combat malnutrition” project seeks to create a platform for dialogue to strengthen national policy action on nutrition by advocating increase in leadership, funding and accountability. It also … The post WOMEC
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, former Vice President and the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer in the 2024 general election, has seen a notable rise in his popularity among party members, according to the latest Global InfoAnalytics poll. The results show that Bawumia’s support within the NPP has climbed from 48per cent to 57per cent, signalling a … The post Latest
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has taken disciplinary action against Mr Ernest Owusu Bempah, the party’s Deputy Director of Communications, for comments he made on social media, which the party believes contravene internal directives. In a statement signed by the party’s General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, Mr Bempah is accused of making “several comments on … The post Ernest
The Oti Regional Minister, Mr John Kwadwo Gyapong, has expressed commitment to constructive politics, stating, “I’m here to convince, not to intimidate,” as he extends an invitation to his opponents to join the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Speaking to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), the Minister stated that as a son of the soil, he … The post I am here to
AT least two dozen people have been killed after gunmen opened fire on a group of domestic tourists visiting a popular beauty spot in Indian-administered Kashmir, authorities have told the BBC. The attack took place in Pahalgam, a picturesque town in the Himalayas often described as the “Switzerland of India”. The region’s chief minister, Omar … The post More
Burkina Faso’s military government has said it foiled a “major plot” to overthrow junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré, with the army alleging the plotters were based in neighbouring Ivory Coast. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said the coup attempt was led by current and former soldiers working with “terrorist leaders”. The intention was to attack the … The post Burkina
Explosions have taken place at a Russian ammunition depot east of Moscow, the country’s defence ministry has said. The blasts occurred in an ammunition warehouse at a defence facility in the western Vladimir region on Tuesday. The site is believed to be a key ammunition storage site for the Russian army. Russia’s military blamed the … The post Large explosions at Russian
Pope Francis’s funeral will take place on Saturday at 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT) in front of St Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican says. The date was decided after cardinals met in Vatican City on Tuesday morning to discuss the funeral’s timing. Ahead of the funeral, Pope Francis’s body will lie in an open casket in … The post Pope Francis’s funeral to
THE Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Heavy Equipment Limited (GHEL), Mr Mutalib Awal, has pledged to return the company to its glory days. He was speaking in Accra on Tuesday at the handing-over held at GHEL head office. Mr Awal said he was committed to the cause of turning the fortunes of … The post Ag GHEL CEO pledges to bring back company to glory days
A total of 2,300 students of the Three Town Senior High School (SHS) at Denu have participated in an outreach education programme on human trafficking and its effect on national development, and the need for the youth to report suspects to the law enforcement agencies. The students were taken through activities of traffickers, how they … The post 2,300 students schooled on human trafficking
The Ghana International Trade and Finance Conference (GITFiC), quasi-public institution, has appointed Mrs Konan Clemence as a Bureau Chief for the Francophone Region to implement the GITFiC Agenda 2031. The GITFiC 2031 Agenda is to support the least developed countries in the global south in mitigating excessive debt burdens, fostering conditions for sustainable growth and … The post GITFiC
The Street Academy, a sports and culture oranisation in Accra, on Monday held an Easter picnic for hundreds of children at its premises in Accra. It drew underprivileged children from the neighbouring communities who joined up with children of the Academy as a way of climaxing the Easter festivities. They were fete by management of … The post Street Academy holds picnic for children appeared
CHRISTIANS across the country marked Easter celebrations with church activities, joyous gatherings, solemn reflections, and commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ – a central event in the Christian faith. Many also engaged in family outings, picnics, community feasts, egg hunts, and charity events to share the spirit of love, hope, and renewal that Easter represents. … The post Christians
Monday’s four scheduled matches in the top flight of Italian football have been postponed, following the death of Pope Francis. The Vatican announced on Monday morning that Pope Francis had died at the age of 88, having recently been discharged from hospital following five weeks of treatment for an infection. Four Serie A matches – … The post Serie A games postponed after death
Liverpool will have to wait for a few more days to be crowned Premier league champions despite a 1-0 victory at Leicester City after Arsenal kept their slender hopes just about alive with a 4-0 romp at 10-man Ipswich Town on Sunday. Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to score Liverpool’s winner in the 76th … The post Liverpool one win away from title …Leicester
Telecel Ghana has strike a strategic partnership deal with Electromart, as the electronics retail company opens a new ultramodern shop at Bayview Village, Atomic Junction, in the Haasto enclave of the Greater Accra Region. The partnership forms part of Telecel’s commitment to expanding its retail footprint and ensuring convenient access to essential telecom services across … The post Telecel,
Federated Commodities PLC (FEDCo), a licensed buying company, has raised GH¢72.5 million on the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) to enhance the liquidity and growth of the company. The amount raised through the Commercial Paper Market on the Ghana Fixed Income Market (GFIM) of the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE), will help to improve the liquidity of … The post FEDCo raises GH¢72.5m on GSE to enhance
Government appointees serving on the fourth assembly of the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) have been urged to use their expertise to help the assembly achieve its development goals. The Presiding Member (PM) for LaDMA, Emmanuel Nyarko Baah, made the call at short swearing-in ceremony of five new appointees of the assembly at La on … The post Help assembly achieve it
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