Urologist raises awareness on testicular cancer among men
By; Ama Joycelyn Tseyiboe Urologist at the Tema General Hospital, Dr. Lemuel Davis-Bray speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, on November 5, 2025, underscored the need for early detection and regular self-examinations among men, especially those between the ages of 15 and 45. “Most of our patients are men, and while prostate conditions dominate, testicular cancer is […]
SOYA 2025: STI cases among youth increased by 32% in 2024 – George Opare Addo
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has revealed that sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among young people nationwide increased by 32 per cent in 2024 during his address at the 2025 State of the Youth address in Accra on Wednesday November 5, 2025. The Minister explained that the sudden […]
Private sector challenged to play active role in Ghana’s HIV response
By Rachel Kakraba The 2025 World AIDS Day has been launched in Accra with a call on the private sector to play an active role in Ghana’s HIV and AIDS response. The Board chairman of the Ghana AIDS Commission, Kakra Essamuah esq, who made the call, emphasized that while government and development partners continue to […]
Ghana records over 100,000 teenage pregnancies each year – Youth Minister reveals
By Ruth Serwaa Asare Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has expressed deep concern over the rising rate of teenage pregnancies in Ghana, describing it as a major threat to youth development and national progress. Speaking at a national youth dialogue in Accra, Mr. Opare Addo revealed that over 100,000 teenage pregnancies […]
Dr. Kissi critiques compensation packages for election violence victims
By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave Former Member of Parliament, for Anyaa Sowutuom constituency, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi has raised concerns about compensating victims of election violence, warning that it may encourage others to feign damages in hopes of receiving same compensation. “We have to be careful about compensating people so as not to get people feigning […]
SOYA 2025: 43.6% of young gamblers experience depression linked to betting – George Opare Addo
By Ashiadey Dotse The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, says new research has shown that 43.6 per cent of young people who engage in gambling suffer depression as a result of betting. He said this during a media briefing on the State of the Youth in Accra. Speaking during the State […]
Overweight and Obesity among Ghana’s youth reach alarming levels – Minister for Youth
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has expressed serious concern over the rising cases of overweight and obesity among Ghanaian youth, describing it as a “growing public health concern” that requires urgent national attention. According to the Minister, 16.1% of Ghanaian youth are overweight while 9.4% are […]
37% of SHS students now exposed to drugs- Minister for Youth
By Ruth Serwaa Asare The Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has expressed deep concern over the alarming rate of drug use among Ghanaian students, describing the situation as a growing national crisis that threatens the country’s future workforce. Addressing the state of the youth in Accra, the Minister revealed that 41% […]
Ghana food insecurity rises despite surplus, UN Cites supply chain woes
By: Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has published new figures providing chilling context for a national crisis. The data shows a stark 7.3% rise in food insecurity—from 12.4 million to 13.3 million Ghanaians—between the first and final quarters of 2024. This near one-million-person increase is not just a statistic. […]
2025 CHAG Conference: Health Minister calls on health professionals to treat patients with dignity
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has emphasized that healthcare is not merely an administrative or technical endeavor but rather a sacred duty rooted in the dignity of the human person and the moral obligation to serve the most vulnerable. Mr. Akandoh reiterated that for decades, the Christian Health Association […]
Two Immigration Officers killed in ambush attack in Upper East Region
By: Kwame Bediako Two Immigration Officers were attacked and shot at while returning from duty on a motorbike in Nangani, Tempani District, Upper East Region. The ambush took place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at around 8:30 pm, when the assailants opened fire on the unsuspecting officers. The officers, Assistant Immigration Control Officer (AICO I) […]
Asantehene-German President hold closed door meeting
By Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu, hosted the President of Germany, Frank-Walker Stenmier, in a closed-door meeting at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi to discuss matters of mutual interest to Asanteman, in particular, and Ghana as a whole and Germany. The German President’s visit to the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi formed part of […]
President Mahama orders forensic audit into 13th African Games expenditure
By: Kwame Bediako President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Auditor-General to begin an immediate and comprehensive forensic investigation into the $245 million reportedly spent on Ghana’s hosting of the 13th All African Games held from March 4 to March 23, 2024. This directive aims to ensure full transparency and accountability regarding financial management related […]
Amimli Cocoa Farmers Union inaugurated to boost cocoa production in the Volta Region
By Elorm Yao Aryee The Peki Operational Area of Amimli Cocoa Farmers Union has been inaugurated at Peki-Avetile in the South Dayi District of the Volta Region to promote the shared values and interests of cocoa farmers in the area. The Union consists of cocoa farmers cooperatives in communities such as Wudome, Tsibu, Adzokoe, Todome, […]
