China donates medical supplies to Ghana and 17 other African countries
China has donated medical supplies to Ghana and seventeen (17) other African countries battling the novel coronavirus pandemic. Chinese Ambassador to Ghana, Shi Ti Wang said the supplies are to augment the existing stock of medical supplies of affected countries and promised to share China’s experience in dealing with the pandemic in Africa and the […]
Coronavirus: Africa will not be testing ground for vaccine, says WHO
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has condemned as “racist” the comments by two French doctors who suggested a vaccine for the coronavirus could be tested in Africa. “Africa can’t and won’t be a testing ground for any vaccine,” said Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The doctors’ remarks during a TV debate sparked […]
Ghana’s Coronavirus positive cases hit 287
Following measures for enhanced contact tracing and testing, Ghana has detected an increased number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. According to the Ghana Health Service Portal, a total of 287 cases of COVID-19 with five (5) deaths have been recorded. The regional distribution of the cases are as follows; Greater Accra Region has most cases (258) […]
COVID-19: “Customers owing GWCL will not enjoy government’s free water”
The Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL) says customers who have defaulted in the payment of their water bills will not enjoy the government’s announced free water supply. The Chief Executive Officer of the company, Dr Clifford Braimah says all customers whose lines have been disconnected for non-payment of bills will not also be reconnected. He […]
Union raises concern with scope of stimulus package for frontline health workers
The Ghana Health Service Workers Union has raised issues with the stimulus package announced by President Akufo-Addo for frontline health workers. According to the group, the package does not include some essential health workers such as laboratory technicians, cleaners and administrators, although they are also at risk of contracting COVID-19. On Sunday, President Akufo-Addo announced […]
COVID-19: Contact tracing begins at KBTH after two medical staff test positive
The Chief Executive Officer of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH), Dr. Daniel Asare says contact tracing for two staff who tested positive for the Corona Virus is ongoing. He said the doctor and nurse who tested positive for the virus and are in isolation are responding to treatment. Dr. Asare told GBC’s Radio Ghana, […]
Coronavirus: Nigerian actress Funke Akindele fined over Lagos party amid lockdown
Prominent Nigerian actress Funke Akindele has been fined $260 (£210) after holding a party during the lockdown imposed to tackle coronavirus. She was widely criticised online for the party in her Lagos mansion, held to celebrate the birthday of her husband. Akindele has appeared in a Nigeria Centre for Disease Control video to raise awareness […]
UDS: We have capacity to test for coronavirus
Rapid testing for COVID-19 is one of the challenges facing the country as there are only two known centres in Ghana that have the capacity to test for the virus. The Management of the Department of Biotechnology of the University for Development Studies UDS, Nyankpala campus, say they have the capacity to test for the […]
Media should be seen as frontline service providers in fight against Coronavirus -NMC
The National Media Commission (NMC) says the Media should be considered an essential frontline service provider and be assisted to offer the needed education and sensitisation in the fight against COVID-19. Speaking to GBC’s Radio Ghana the Chairman of the NMC Yaw Boadu Ayeboafo explained that the work of the media is critical. In view […]
Coronavirus: GMA expresses worry over lack of PPEs for frontline health workers
As Ghana’s 14-day imposition of restrictions on residents of parts of the country, by President Akufo-Addo continues, everyone is being encouraged to adhere to WHO’s approved ways of preventing the spread of COVID-19. Some frontline health workers are however worried the safety of health workers are not protected as expected, as Protective Equipment are not […]
England boss Southgate takes a 30 per cent pay cut
England manager Gareth Southgate has agreed to a 30 per cent pay cut as part of the Football Association’s bid to cut costs during the coronavirus pandemic. Leading performers across the sporting world have found themselves thrust under the spotlight during a global health crisis. Calls for Premier League players to join the fight and […]
Relentless Shatta Wale delivers stunning virtual concert
In difficult moments when the fear of Coronavirus has engulfed Ghanaians, Shatta Wale made history by delivering a stunning virtual concert for the first time from his home last Saturday. Dubbed ”Faith Concert”, Shatta Wale stunned his critics by delivering stripped-down rendition of live band performance streamed across various digital platforms that lasted for almost […]
Coronavirus: Spain deaths lowest for two weeks as contagion rate slow
Latest figures from Spanish health authorities continue to show a decline in the number of new cases and deaths from coronavirus. The number of new confirmed cases represents a fall for the fourth day in a row, suggesting strict social distancing measures have begun to show their effects. More people are continuing to be infected and […]
Libya’s former prime minister dies from coronavirus
Libya’s former interim Prime Minister Mahmoud Jebril has died from the coronavirus, according to his political party. The 67-year-old contracted the virus in Egypt in late March and died at a hospital in Cairo, according to his aide. He was in power as head of the National Transitional Council during months of civil war in […]
