Nigeria doctors stop strike for ‘humanity’s sake’
Doctors who’d gone on strike indefinitely in Nigeria after not being paid for months have called it off “for the sake of humanity”. “Considering the recent coronavirus cases in the country and the commitment shown by stakeholders in the health sector they would suspend their strike,” the Nigeria Association of Resident Doctors added in the […]
Today is World Meteo Day
As the world observes World Meteorological Day Monday, March 23, the UN says there is an urgent need to improve forecasting, monitoring and management of water supplies to tackle the problem of polluted water. Water is essential for the production of goods and services, but the world now faces increasing challenges posed by water stress, […]
Pastor who defied coronavirus warnings arrested again, processed for court
The Head pastor of the Open Arms Ministries, in Kumasi, Apostle Kofi Nkansah Sarkodie has been arrested again after he defied the ban on public gatherings and held a church service Sunday, March 22. The Ashanti Regional Police Head of Public Affairs, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Godwin Ahianyo said the Pastor will be processed for […]
Taskforce to address food security concerns in Ghana’s vegetable sector inaugurated
A taskforce has been set up to monitor and develop strategies to address food security concerns and certification challenges in Ghana’s vegetable sector. The taskforce made up of vegetable processors, retailers, regulatory agencies, exporters and the development partners will also promote both domestic and international standards of fruits and vegetables. Ghana was between 2014 and […]
137 markets in Greater Accra region to be fumigated
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has published a list of 137 markets that will be closed Monday, March 23 for disinfection as part of measures to curb the spread of the Coronavirus in Accra. The Ministry in a statement said the closure of the markets follow a Presidential directive that it coordinates […]
Ghana’s borders closed to contain coronavirus
Ghana’s borders are officially under lock down. President Akufo-Addo ordered the closure of all of Ghana’s borders effective, midnight Sunday, March 22. The decision forms part of Ghana’s response to stem the coronavirus epidemic. President Akufo-Addo announced this in a third broadcast to the Nation, in ten days. He said closure of the country’s borders […]
Ghana confirms 24 coronavirus cases
Ghana has reported 24 cases of the Covid-19 pandemic. This includes only one fatality, a person said to have had an underlying chronic heart condition prior to being infected with the Coronavirus. According to the Ghana Health Service, the confirmed cases come from a total of 315 suspected cases which have been tested for COVID-19 […]
23rd March, 2020
The Daily Graphic commends religious leaders and political parties for showing leadership in the face of the outbreak of COVID-19. It says leaders in politics and religion have all rallied behind government in dealing with the global pandemic. The Graphic encourages all stakeholders to think and act GHANA FIRST before any other considerations. The paper […]
Churches resort to online & television broadcast following ban on social gathering
A visit by GBC to some churches in Accra Sunday, revealed strict compliance to the directive by President Akufo Addo, against large gatherings. The visit showed an unusually quite environment around premises of these churches which ordinarily on Sundays would have been buzzing with activities. Pursuant to fulfilling the current embargo on social gatherings including […]
Ghana to modify water sector information system
Ghana is to modify her water sector information system to incorporate scientific and local knowledge systems in response to the country’s highly variable climate. This will be included in the National Water Policy which provides an opportunity for users to avoid quick fixes and focus on cross-sectoral efforts and strategies that are based on a […]
Police Service restrict visits to inmates in cells
The Ghana Police Service has suspended unofficial visits to inmates in their custody. The Director of Public Affairs of the Service, Superintendent Sheila Abayie-Buckman in an interview with Radio Ghana said this is in addition to decogesting and disinfecting its cells across the country to prevent a spread of the coronavirus. She said inmates will […]
Fumigation of markets to be extended nationwide
The fumigation of markets and other public places is to be extended nationwide to reduce the spread of Corona Virus. Markets such as Agbobgloshie, Kantamanto, Malata, Kaneshie and other markets under the AMA will be closed for fumigation Monday as a means to reduce community spread of COVID-19. Currently the number of confirmed cases has […]
Plan International Ghana enrolls 66,070 children into formal schools
Plan International Ghana, within a period of four years (2016 – 2019), enrolled a total of 66,070 out-of-school children into formal schools in more than 30 districts, as part of efforts to ensure that no child is left behind in the quest to give them formal education. A total of 8,784 out-of-school children in the […]
Coronavirus: Emirates to suspend all passenger flights until further notice
Emirates Airline announced on Sunday it will be suspending all passenger flights starting from March 25, in an effort to combat the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. In a statement released by the airline on Sunday 22nd, it said the airline has taken the decision to suspend all passenger flights by Wednesday 25th March 2020. […]
