The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has raised concerns over a rapid rise in cesarean section (C-section) deliveries. According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS), one in five births now happen through C-section, with the national rate exceeding the WHO’s recommended 15% benchmark. This statistic, translating to a 21% C-section prevalence, raises concerns […] The post GHS
Multifaceted Ghanaian celebrity John Dumelo has graduated from the University of Ghana Law School with a Master’s Degree in Law (Natural Resources) The actor, farmer and Politician announcing the feat in a post on X on Friday, January 27, 2024, expressed his gratitude to God and used the hashtag #3rdmasters to indicate that this is […] The post John Dumelo bags 3rd
The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, has expressed the organization’s commitment to improving quality healthcare across the country. He made this comment at the launch of a $25 million partnership between the Service and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Dr. Kuma-Aboagye asserted that this agreement would support […] The post $25m
…marks International Day of Education As the world commemorates the sixth International Day of Education on January 24, 2024, Fidelity Bank Ghana, the largest privately-owned bank in the country, proudly takes a leading role in advocating for the theme ‘Learning for Lasting Peace’, designated by the United Nations. This significant day serves as a poignant […] The post Fidelity
The Teachers and Educational Workers Union of TUC Ghana has joined the ongoing industrial action declared by the Senior Staff Association of Universities of Ghana (SSA-UoG). The Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) declared an indefinite nationwide strike on January 17, 2024, over the […] The post TEWU
In a spectacular display of resilience, determination and an unwavering spirit, 12-year-old prodigy, N’Adom Darko-Asare, the 2022 and 2023 National Champion of The Spelling Bee, is set to grace the stage once again for the fifth time at the 2024 finals come Saturday, February 3. This remarkable feat makes her the first speller to achieve […] The post
This year’s Youth School was held in Accra, and was interactive and participatory. It was designed to generate tangible outcomes through resourcing the youth to demonstrate their skills and expertise in the creation of solutions targetted at solving specific industry-inspired problems. The welcome address was given by Prof. Samuel Amponsah, HOD-Distance Education, on behalf of […] The post
The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) is urging the government to swiftly address the demands of the Senior Staff Associations of the universities in the country. Senior Staff Association of the Public Universities in Ghana (SSA-UoG) and the Federation of Universities Senior Staff (FUSSAG) on Wednesday 17 January 2024, declared an indefinite nationwide strike […] The post Address
The Ranking Member of Parliament’s Education Committee, Peter Nortsu-Kotoe, is urging the government to promptly release funds to senior high schools that are currently grappling with financial challenges. This call comes in light of the government’s failure to fulfill its commitment made a year ago by Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who pledged free tablets […] The post Complete
The University of Professional Studies, Accra, has issued a disclaimer regarding a website purportedly offering its courses. UPSA argued that a fake website, identified by its management, is providing courses, requirements, and admission information for prospective students at the university. In a statement signed by the Registrar of UPSA, Dr. Korye Anim-Wright, dated January 17, […] The post Ignore
The Ghana Education Service has instructed Regional Directors of Education to ensure that school heads accept both electronic and handwritten lesson notes in printed or email format. This decision was made in response to conflicts between teachers and school heads over the submission of lesson notes. Previously, teachers were required to submit handwritten notes for […] The post GES
The Secretary of the National Council of the Parents Teachers Association in Ghana, Gapson Kofi Raphael, has expressed dismay in the Ghana Education Service over its guidelines on PTAs. He described the actions by the GES as unlawful and illegal. The GES has developed new guidelines for Parent Associations, formerly known as Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs), […] The post GES
Some Ghanaian students who were evacuated from Sudan by the government have petitioned Parliament to support their request for integration into tertiary institutions in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration evacuated 82 Ghanaian students from Sudan in May 2023 following a deadly conflict in the country that resulted in casualties. Forty-seven […] The post Evacuated
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in the Western North Region states that about 137,000 fresh senior high school students are yet to report to school despite gaining admission. CHASS bemoans that although schools reopened for fresh SHS students on December 4, 2023, a little over half of the total candidates placed […] The post Western
The Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) in the Western North Region states that about 137,000 fresh senior high school students are yet to report to school despite gaining admission. CHASS bemoans that although schools reopened for fresh SHS students on December 4, 2023, a little over half of the total candidates placed […] The post Western
The SD-Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (UBIDS) has appointed Professor Emmanuel K. Derbile as its acting Vice-Chancellor. Until his appointment, Professor Emmanuel K. Derbile was the university’s Pro-Vice Chancellor. The SDD-UBIDS Governing Council decided at an emergency meeting held on Monday, January 15, 2024, that the appointment of Professor K. Derbile will […] The post SDD-UBIDS
The MP for Akim Abuakwa South constituency, Samuel Atta Akyea, has criticised President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for failing to propagate the free Senior High School (SHS) policy. He questioned why the president after investing hugely in the educational policy failed to give much publicity to the policy. In an interview on Face to Face […] The post Akufo-Addo
The Member of Parliament for the Builsa South constituency, Dr. Clement Apaak, says the National Democratic Congress’ decision to cancel the teacher licensure exam should the party emerge victorious in the 2024 polls remains unchanged. According to him, the NDC is of the view that the exam can’t be used as the optimal method for […] The post NDC’s
A Portfolio Manager at EcoCapital Investment Management Limited, Elliot Amponsah, has advocated for introducing investment education into the educational curriculum – emphasising that it is one of the best ways to inculcate an investment culture among individuals. According to him, most people tend to appreciate investments better when they get to the working environment; hence […] The post
The School of Continuing and Distance Education (SCDE), College of Education, in collaboration with various partners and institutions has planned the 75th Annual New Year School & Conference (ANYSC) on the theme ‘Nurturing Resilience: Adopting Technology and Embracing Humanism for Sustainable Development in Ghana’. This 2024 edition of the ANYSC was a special one geared […] The post
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