Health Minister calls for increased public awareness to combat cholera outbreak in Ghana
By: Henrietta Afful The Minister of Health, Mr Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has called for an enhanced public education and a united effort among healthcare professionals, religious organizations, the media, and other key stakeholders to combat the ongoing cholera outbreak. Following reports from the Ghana Health Service in November 2024, the Health Minister emphasized the importance […]
Ghana establishes student desks in 11 Diplomatic Missions to support nationals
By: Hannah Dadzie The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the establishment of a special department within Ghana’s diplomatic missions abroad to prioritize the needs of Ghanaian students. According to Mr. Okudzeto Ablakwa, Student Desks have been set up in 11 countries with a high concentration of Ghanaian students. In a Facebook […]
Scientists unveil benefits and risks of blockbuster weight loss drugs
While weight-loss drugs were linked to lower risk of some conditions, they were also associated with some adverse health outcomes. Blockbuster weight loss drugs can help treat ailments as disparate as addiction, blood clotting, and dementia – but they also come with risks that might give some patients pause, a landmark new study has found. […]
Government sets up GHS9.7 bn Sinking Fund as buffer for DDEP
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The government has set up a Debt Service Recovery Cedi Account (Sinking Fund) with a payment of GHS9.7 billion as a buffer for the fifth Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) coupon, due in July and August 2025. Spokesperson to the President and Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu disclosed this in […]
UG denies collecting GHS 11m graduation fees without providing medallions
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Management of Ghana’s premier university, the University of Ghana (UG) has denied collecting about Ghc11 million in graduation fees without providing medallions and scroll holders. Social media platforms have been flooded with claims that the university administration collected over Ghc11 million in graduation fees without providing medallions and scroll holders. This has […]
President Mahama returns from Munich Security Conference, AU Summit
By: Henrietta Afful President John Dramani Mahama has returned to Ghana following his participation in the Munich Security Conference in Germany and the 38th African Union Heads of State and Government Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He was met on arrival on Monday afternoon by the Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang. Some Presidential Staffers […]
All 80 passengers survive plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport
By: Brain Akutei- Azu Mateko A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed and overturned while landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday afternoon. Despite the dramatic accident, all 80 people on board survived, though several were injured. Toronto Pearson Airport’s chief executive, Deborah Flint, expressed relief that there were no fatalities. However, emergency services […]
Mauritius ex-PM bailed after ‘suitcases of cash’ arrest
Mauritius’ former Prime Minister (PM) Pravind Jugnauth has been released on bail following his dramatic arrest on Saturday on money laundering charges. He had been detained along with three others after the anti-corruption agency said it had seized suitcases of cash and luxury watches in raids on 10 locations, including Jugnauth’s home. The former prime […]
Pope Francis’ treatment changes as he battles serious lung infection
By: Rejoice Henrietta Otoo Arthur Pope Francis is receiving new treatment in a Rome hospital after doctors found he has a serious lung infection involving multiple bacteria, the Vatican said on Monday. The 88-year-old pope, who has had past lung problems, was admitted last week for tests related to a respiratory infection. The Vatican now […]
South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron found dead in Seoul
By: Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko South Korean actress Kim Sae-ron has died at the age of 24. Police say she was found at her home in the Seongsu-dong area of Seoul on Sunday around 4:55 pm (07:55 GMT). A friend discovered her body and called the authorities. According to the police, there were no signs of […]
East Legon Accident: Bishop Salifu Amoako, two others re-arrested after AG drops initial charges
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Bishop Salifu Amoako, two others rearrested in connection with the East Legon fatal accident after AG dropped initial charges Founder and General Overseer of Alive Chapel International, Bishop Elisha Salifu Amoako, his wife Mouha Amoako, and their domestic assistant have been re-arrested in connection with the East Legon fatal accident. On Monday, […]
AG drops charges against Bishop Salifu Amoako
The Attorney-General has made a surprising decision to withdraw charges against popular clergyman Bishop Salifu Amoako, his wife, Mouha Amoako, and a third individual, Linda Bonsu Bempah, in connection with the East Legon accident case. The announcement was made on Monday, February 17, 2025, during a court hearing. The state explained that the decision to […]
Orthopaedic specialists urge early medical intervention to save lives
By: Brain Akutei-Azu Mateko Two senior Orthopaedic specialists have warned the public about the dangers of relying on traditional bone-setting practices emphasising that delays in seeking professional care can lead to serious complications, including amputations. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show, a Senior Specialist in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, […]
Communications Minister inaugurates Inter-Agency Data Pricing Committee to reduce data costs
By: Deborah Pofara Luu The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology, and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has inaugurated a 23-member Inter-Agency Data Pricing Committee to develop a comprehensive roadmap to lower data costs in Ghana. The committee comprises representatives from various stakeholders in the digital sector and is tasked with finalizing its report by March 6, […]
