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By J. N. Halm Artificial Intelligence. AI. Who would have thought? Ever since the publication of the paper that postulated the idea that machines, particularly computer systems, could exhibit some form of intelligence, the idea has refused to go away. That paper titled “Computer Machinery and Intelligence” by English mathematician and computer scientist, Alan Mathison […] The post AI’s dark
Despite millions of dollars invested in Ghana’s health systems to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, life-saving drugs and healthcare products for these ailments have been stuck at the Tema Harbour for over ten months. For those who depend on these medicines, the continued delay in clearing these medications put their lives at risk. Ghana is […] The post Stuck
Despite millions of dollars invested in Ghana’s health systems to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, life-saving drugs and healthcare products for these ailments have been stuck at the Tema Harbour for over ten months. For those who depend on these medicines, the continued delay in clearing these medications put their lives at risk. Ghana is […] The post Global
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the health sector are threatening to stage a nationwide demonstration to register their displeasure over the delayed clearance of some life-saving drugs that are stuck at the port due to import duties. The CSOs have expressed worry over government’s inaction to facilitate the clearing of the donated drugs, as shortage […] The post CSOs
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission has expressed grave concerns over the delays in clearing essential healthcare medications, including crucial anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs), at the ports. Three containers containing HIV ARVs have been stranded at the ports since June 2023, posing a significant risk of a potential spread of the virus. In an interview […] The post AIDS
Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, has expressed optimism regarding the clearance of anti-retroviral drugs that have been held at the port since July 2023. He revealed that the Ministry of Health has provided assurances regarding the imminent resolution of this issue. However, Dr. Atuahene highlighted concerns over the potential repercussions […] The post We’ve
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has emphasized the need for sustainable domestic financing to support the country’s efforts in meeting global targets for HIV and AIDS. Speaking at the National HIV and AIDS Sustainability Dialogue, Dr Atuahene highlighted the importance of developing a national response action and roadmap to achieve […] The post AIDS
The Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Dr. Kyeremeh Atuahene, has expressed deep concerns about the prevailing rate of stigmatization against persons living with HIV. The latest report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) indicated that 78 percent of women and 72% of men who have heard of HIV or AIDS expressed discriminatory attitudes towards […] The post Stop
The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed concerning statistics regarding HIV awareness and prevention among men aged 15 to 49. The data reveals that a significant 76 percent of men in this age group are unaware of their HIV status. Furthermore, only 28% reported the use of condoms […] The post 76% of men are unaware
The Network of Persons Living With HIV/AIDS has called on stakeholders to as a matter of urgency intervene in the clearance of products worth US$40 million to avert their destruction. The network in a statement issued on Friday said “These products, crucial for the support of HIV and Malaria programs in Ghana, include Antiretrovirals (ARVs) […] The post Intervene
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Save Aid has presented items to some schools and communities in the Eastern and Bono regions. The items included 1500 exercise books, 500 textbooks, 30 school uniforms, 35 shoes, 11 belts, 100 pairs of socks, 900 bags of rice, and 500 clothes. The benefiting schools and community included Nyansibu Basic School in […] The post Save
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