Participants in a resolution, following the JoyNews-Youth Bridge Foundation National dialogue on cybersecurity, have charged the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) to expedite action on the development of the needed Legislative Instrument that would provide the operational backing for the implementation and enforcement of the provisions of the Cybersecurity Act, 2020 (1038). The Resolution further acknowledged that the […] The post
AstraZeneca has launched the Healthy Heart Africa 2.0 in Ghana, a significant step forward in preventive healthcare and the reinforcement of robust health systems throughout Africa. This initiative aims to combat the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, particularly cardiovascular ailments, across the continent. During the launch event, Deepak Arora, the Africa Cluster Country President at […] The post
The Ministry of Health has confirmed ongoing discussions with the Nurse and Midwives Council to address concerns raised by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association regarding the recent surge in license verification fees. Efforts are underway to prevent potential protests by members of the association. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) had […] The post We’re
By Elizabeth PUNSU, Kumasi The Coordinator of the Women’s Wing at the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), Pearl Opoku, has urged the Registrar of Companies to lower the costs associated with registering businesses led by women in the country. Ms. Opoku stressed that such action would streamline the formalisation process for numerous micro, small […] The post
Kwesi Ahwoi A senior member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kwesi Ahwoi, has been criticised for suggesting that the party’s flagbearer, ex-President John Dramani Mahama, may die for Read More... The post Kwesi Ahwoi Sparks Outrage In NDC appeared first on
By Emmanuel ACQUAH-SAM (Ph.D.) I write this article about a national cathedral for the God of Heaven and Earth with deep solemnity and humility. Since President Nana Akufo-Addo Danquah announced his intention to build it, the cathedral has been the subject of sacrilegious discussions domestically and internationally. For many, the point of contention has been […] The post The
Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Mustapha Gbande has said that the party has received an apology from a senior member Kwesi Ahwoi for his “anything can happen” comments at a nomination party for Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang. He says although the comment is unfortunate, the apology should be enough. “I think that […] The post Kwesi
On Thursday, March 14, Ghana and other West African countries experienced a disruption in internet services, one of which has never occurred. The post Internet disruption: Check out faulty Submarine cables which have occurred in Ghana in the last 10 years first appeared on 3News.
A Tanzanian delegation was in the country to understudy the operations of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) in the petroleum downstream sector. The five-day visit by officials from the Tanzanian Ministry of Energy and the fuel agency was focused on NPA”s effective regulation and administration of the petroleum downstream, which according to them, proved to […] The post Tanzanian
The Graduate Unemployed Nurses and Midwives Association has accused the Ministry of Health of employing illicit methods to assign some of its members by charging them additional fees. The group voiced dissatisfaction with both the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance for their inability to provide financial clearance and permanent employment opportunities for […] The post Jobless
Doctors have performed the first transplant of a genetically modified kidney from a pig into a living human, they announced Thursday. The four-hour surgery was performed Saturday at Massachusetts General Hospital, which was also the first hospital to perform a kidney transplant in 1954. The patient, Rick Slayman, a 62-year-old manager with the Massachusetts Department […] The post Pig
By Wisdom JONNY-NUEKPE The tourism sector generated approximately US$3billion during the 2023 operational year from inbound tourist arrivals, against a projected US$3.4billion, according to the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA). At the launch of the 2022 Tourism Report last year, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MoTAC) and the GTA set a target of attracting […] The post Tourism
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has launched a book chronicling Ghana’s experience with the novel Corona virus. The launch of the book was held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Accra. Authored by the Minister for Health Designate, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, the book is titled Fellow […] The post Akufo-Addo launches Okoe Boye’s Fellow Ghanaians
The University of Northampton through its Fresh Produce Impact Hub (FRESHPPACT) has held stakeholder discussions to engage key stakeholders on the research solutions being developed by the university and its partners to help address plastic pollution in Ghana. It is estimated that 840,000 tons of plastic waste is generated in Ghana annually, with limited recycling […] The post University
Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye Director General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has indicated that the current rate of attrition of health workers is unprecedented in the Read More... The post GHS Worried Over High Health Workers Attrition
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed that road crashes for the first two months of January and February 2024 saw a slight increase. The Director-General of the NRSA, Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, at the launch of the 2024 Road Safety Easter Campaign, disclosed that 2,260 road crashes were reported involving 3,910 vehicles, with […] The post 369
The Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), Ing. David Osafo Adonteng, has reiterated that ‘Okada’ operations remain illegal. This statement follows promises made by the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress, John Mahama, that he would legalise the operations of commercial motorbikes popularly known as okada when he interacted with residents of Worawora […] The post ‘Okada’
In a remarkable achievement for healthcare logistics, Zipline, the autonomous drone delivery service, has surpassed the half-million mark in delivering life-saving supplies to over 2500 health facilities in Ghana. The latest operational update provided by Zipline, reveals a significant milestone in the partnership between the Government of Ghana which has seen many health facilities gain […] The post
Working in extreme heat can double the risk of stillbirth and miscarriage for pregnant women, according to new research from India. The study found that the risks to mothers-to-be are significantly higher than previously thought. Researchers say hotter summers can affect not only women in tropical climates, but also in countries such as the UK. […] The post Extreme
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