Widespread technical hitches at Day One of Voter Registration in Kumasi
There was a widespread false start of the Limited Voters Registration exercise on day one in the Ashanti region. At the Regional Offices of the Electoral Commission in Kumasi, where a cluster of the Submetro Centres had opened, our team of reporters observed utter frustration among the many prospective voter registrants who were struggling to […]
Network challenges affect Day One of Limited Voter Registration
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The Electoral Commission’s (EC), limited voter registration exercise, slated to commence on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, suffered some setbacks in some districts across the country hours into the commencement of the exercise due to network challenges. Checks from the various centres showed delays extended beyond the scheduled time. Despite the nationwide rollout, […]
Central Region records almost 10 years decline in teenage pregnancies
Central Region has recorded a decade of steady decline in teenage pregnancies from 13,355 in 2014 to 8,539 in 2023. Representing a 64 per cent decline, the feat is attributed to the tremendous work by UNFPA Sub-Implementing Partners on adolescent reproductive rights, and sexual and gender-based violence. Key among the partners are Ghana Health Service, […]
Taxes and heavy port clearance levies hampering HIV/AIDS response in Ghana
By: Henrietta Avollah Afful and Rachel Kakraba The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has called for the exemption of taxes and port clearance levies for HIV commodities and supplies. This, the Ghana AIDS Commission believes will help mitigate the numerous challenges which include funding in the national HIV and AIDS response strategy. The Commission says more […]
