21 babies born during Easter at Trauma and Specialist Hospital, Winneba
The Central Regional Referral Hospital (Trauma and Specialist Hospital, Winneba), recorded 21 deliveries during Easter. Ms Louisa Larson, a Midwife on duty at the maternity ward of the hospital, told the Ghana News Agency (GNA), that three males and one female were delivered on Thursday March 28, six males and two females on Good Friday, […]
Foreign Affairs Ministry increases Passport Application fees to GHC500 Minimum; Minority raises questions
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration put a proposal before parliament to review the current charges for passport applications from GH¢100 to GH¢644 in 2023. The new charges posted on the passport application website indicate that the expedited application of 48 pages will now cost GH¢800 whereas the expedited application of 32 pages […]
Top 10 countries with highest alcohol consumption in Africa
Alcohol, a widely consumed beverage with significant cultural resonance, holds a prominent position in human history, especially in Africa. While some societies embrace its consumption as a source of enjoyment, others regard excessive drinking as morally objectionable. In 2019, the World Health Organization released a comprehensive report on the global status of alcohol in order […]
Akporkploe Basic School initiates policy to stock school library
The old pupils’ body of Akporkploe M/A Basic School, Aflao has announced a policy of One Pupil One Story/Textbook to stock the school library currently under construction with over 600 story/textbooks. Mr Daniel Atiso, Spokesperson for the old pupils, made the announcement at a durbar, Friday, to mark the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the school […]
Resurrection of Jesus signifies hope – Cardinal Turkson
Cardinal Peter Appiah Turkson, an eminent priest of the Catholic Church, has entreated Christians to strengthen their faith in Christ with unwavering optimism for victory irrespective of the situation they faced in life. He observed that many Christians were consumed by the many afflictions in life like sadness, fear and poverty and thought nothing good […]
Historical Centre to be constructed at Adaklu Waya
Mr Governs Kwame Agbodza Member of Parliament for Adaklu has announced that “a historical Centre” will soon be built at Adaklu Waya in the Adaklu district. He said the project would be undertaken in collaboration with the German Mission of Germany and the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana. Mr Agbodza stated that the “historical Centre” when […]
Easter Sunday: Politicians advised to embark on decent campaigns
By: Michael Kofi Kenetey/ Ruth Boateng The Eastern Region ‘A’ Territorial Apostle of the Christ Apostolic Church International, CACI, Apostle Dr. Emmanuel Osei Donkor has appealed to the government, the wings of government and politicians to embark on a decent campaign as the country gears up for the 2024 general elections. He gave the advice […]
New index shows youth in Ho have huge deficits in digital and Vocational literacy
By :Tilda Acorlor A new report revealing challenges and opportunities faced by young people in the Ho Municipality dubbed “Ho Youth Well-being Index 2023” has been launched by the Young and Safe Project in Ho, the Volta Regional Capital. The report touched on diverse areas such as physical and mental health, educational attainment, economic standing, […]
Nigeria is first country to receive MenFive, Vaccine for meningococcus C outbreak
Nigeria has become the first country to receive the new MenFive vaccine from the Gavi-funded global stockpile, with a shipment delivered by UNICEF arriving. Doses will be used to respond to an on-going meningococcus C outbreak, targeting to vaccinate around a million children in six local government areas in Jigawa state: Babura, Birniwa, Gagarawa, Gumel, […]
Hundreds in Ketu South participate in NDC’s 24-Hour Health Walk
Source: GNA Hundreds of residents on Holy Saturday poured onto the principal streets of Ketu South to participate in a walk dubbed: “24-Hour Economy Health Walk.” Organized by the Ketu South youth wing of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), the walk saw most participants adorned in a 24-hour economy branded T-shirts and other NDC […]
