The Ghana Epidemic Preparedness Financing Advocacy has urged the government to create and implement a domestic financing strategy for health emergency readiness and response. This plea is based on the essential need to strengthen the country’s Global Health Security capabilities and ensure a quick and effective response to health emergencies. On Tuesday, April 9, Mr […] The post Ghana
The General Overseer of the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Pastor Mensa Otabil has issued a severe warning to anyone thinking about immigrating to Europe. The post ‘Those running to Europe are joining a sinking ship’ – Dr. Mensa Otabil first appeared on 3News.
In a fiery exchange of political rhetoric, the National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha, has launched scathing criticisms against the flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama. Mustapha’s remarks come in response to Mahama’s recent announcement to separate the Youth and Sports Ministry, aiming to address […] The post Bawumia
Ghana’s Youth and Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has revealed that the country is well positioned to consider hosting the commonwealth games slated for 2026. As things stand now, the 2026 edition of the Commonwealth Games is in limbo, as original hosts Victoria in Australia have withdrawn its bid last year due to cost concerns. Malaysia […] The post Ghana is ready to host the
The Medical Laboratory Workers’ Union (MELPWU) is threatening to protest to demand their conditions of service in the coming weeks. The union expressed frustration over the government’s delay in finalising their ongoing negotiations. According to the association, they last met with the government on March 8, 2024, to discuss their conditions of service. Despite making […] The post Medical
New cases of breast cancer have doubled from 2,000 as of 2022 to 4,000 on a yearly basis since last year across the country. Unfortunately, over 20 percent of the patients are less than 40 years old, thus raising concerns on the need to move beyond awareness creation as a country. The peak age group […] The post New breast cancer cases recorded in Ghana
Ghana does not need the Special Drawing Rights (SDR) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for economic growth, an economist Dr John Kwakye has said. In the view of the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Ghana can develop by relying on its natural resource wealth. “We don’t need any SDRs […] The post Economist
Traders from Bantama Race Course and Suame markets and those from Kejetia Central and Abinkyi Markets in Kumasi have contributed a total of GHc220,000 to the Heal KATH project. While the women from Kejetia Central and Abinkyi Markets, led by Nana Yaa Foriwaa contributed GHc100,000, the Bantama Race Course and Suame market traders headed by […] The post Kumasi market women donate 220k to Heal
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has revealed that resigning from his position as Majority Leader was the best decision he ever made. The Suame MP stated that his primary motivation was to prevent disunity within the Majority front in Parliament. Speaking to journalists in Kumasi for the first time since his resignation in February, […] The post Resigning
The Bank of Ghana has urged the public to volunteer information on suspected cases of money laundering and unexplained wealth. This is to combat financial crimes, sanitize the industry and uphold the integrity of the country’s financial system. The Central Bank stressed collaborative efforts in identifying and addressing illicit financial activities that pose a threat […] The post Volunteer
The Ghana Mineworkers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress, has announced plans to stage a five-day protest at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Jubilee House beginning on Monday, April 15, 2024. Their stance is to pressure the government into revoking the mining lease of Future Global Resources Limited, operators of the […] The post Mine
The birth of a newborn baby fills families with joy and pride as it symbolizes continuity of a lineage. Unfortunately, some mothers do not return home with their bundles of joy due to complications during childbirth. Some even lose their lives in the process. Access to quality health care continues to be a matter of […] The post Newmont partners
The Ghana Mine Workers Union has announced a demonstration to be staged at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to demand that government terminates the mining contract issued to Future Global Resources. The demonstration will start on April 15. The Union members alleged that the current Management of the company lacks the competency and […] The post Mine Workers Union to stage demo April 15 first
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
The Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama has said that requests from the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) for load management have become an irritation to customers. He explained that the requests have become so frequent that they are now a source of disturbance to customers. This is contained in […] The post GRIDCo’s
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the African Games has decided to compensate volunteers for the just-ended African Games held in Accra with an allowance of GHS1,000.00. This follows protests by the volunteers over unpaid stipends allegedly promised to them by the organizers. Some of the volunteers reportedly have to hold the Minister for Youth […] The post African
Three persons accused of stealing metals worth GH¢100,000 at a warehouse at Odorkor in Accra have been acquitted and discharged by the Dansoman Circuit Court. The three accused persons are; Desmond Nartey, 18, Seth Kwakye Boafo, 21, and Sule Musah, 55. The three accused persons were freed by the court after their counsels led by […] The post Court frees three persons
By Emmanuel AKOMEA Nyaho Medical Centre, a top-tier private healthcare provider, has reaffirmed its dedication to improving healthcare delivery by announcing collaborations with multiple partners. The medical centre, known for its commitment to providing high-quality healthcare services, has forged partnerships with several organisations to further improve patient care and access to medical services. This was […] The post
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
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