President Akufo-Addo meets Organised Labour on illegal mining
The Ministry of Information has announced that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo engaged in talks with leaders of Organised Labour on Thursday, October 3, 2024 to address issues concerning illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey. Organised Labour has announced plans for a nationwide strike starting on October 10, as part of its campaign urging the […]
WHO approves first mpox test for quick diagnosis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed the first mpox in vitro diagnostic (IVD) under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure, an important step in improving global access to mpox testing. The approval for emergency use of the Alinity m MPXV assay, manufactured by Abbott Molecular Inc., will be pivotal in expanding diagnostic capacity in countries […]
Accra to host 6th Annual International Public Health Conference in 2024
The African Institute of Public Health Professionals (AIPHP) will host the 6th Annual International Public Health Conference (AIPHC) from 12th to 14th November 2024 in Accra, Ghana. The event will take place at the Cedi Conference Centre, University of Ghana, under the theme, “Sustainable Investment in Health: A Sine Qua Non to Building Resilient Health […]
Paul Pogba’s four-year doping ban reduced to 18 months by CAS
By Nana Kwame Bediako The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has reduced Paul Pogba’s four-year doping ban to 18 months, allowing the French footballer to return to the pitch sooner than anticipated. Pogba, who tested positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) at the start of the 2023-24 season, faced a significant setback in his career. The […]
EPA raises concern over severe water pollution caused by illegal mining in solidarity with TUC’s position
By Edzorna Francis Mensah The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Ghana has raised concerns over the severe water pollution and environmental degradation caused by illegal mining, known locally as “galamsey.” The agency highlights the devastating impact these activities have on both the environment and public health, with harmful chemicals like mercury and cyanide being used […]
Completion of third review of IMF-supported program unlocks $360M – Finance Minister
By Rachel Asamoah The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and government have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies and reforms under the country’s three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. Once approved by IMF Management and the Executive Board, Ghana will gain access an additional 360 million dollars in financing, bringing the total IMF support since […]
Interventions of UNICEF and partners reduce teenage pregnancy rate at Pishigu
The implementation of the Safety Net Programme, and the Girls’ Iron-Folic Acid Tablet Supplementation (GIFTS) initiative has helped to reduce teenage pregnancy at Pishigu in the Karaga District of the Northern Region. It has also reduced the school drop-out rate amongst adolescent girls in the area. As of the close of September 2024, the community […]
AFCON 2025Q: Samartex’s Isaac Afful earns first call-up, Djiku returns to Otto Addo’s 25-man squad
By Nana Kwame Bediako Head Coach of the Black Stars, Otto Addo, has announced his 25-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Sudan in a double header. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on Friday, October 4, 2024, Addo unveiled the team that will take on Sudan at the […]
Agotime Ziope and Central Tongu youth gain skills to leverage AfCFTA opportunities
By Jones Anlimah Forty young people from the Agotime Ziope and Central Tongu Districts in the Volta Region have benefited from a youth entrepreneurship training program designed to equip them with the skills needed to capitalize on business opportunities created by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The entrepreneurship training program, funded by the […]
Galamsey protest: Coalition submits petition to lands ministry
By Jeremiah Nutsugah The Coalition of Concerned Citizens Against Galamsey is taking a significant step today, October 4, by submitting a formal petition to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources. This move is part of their ongoing efforts to combat illegal mining, commonly known as galamsey, which has devastating environmental and social impacts. This […]
