Ramp up support for Community Sentencing to decongest prisons
By Franklin Asare-Donkoh Some Civil Society Organizations operating within the legal and judicial space have appealed to journalists to use their platforms to push for Community Sentencing for minor offenses, so as to decongest the country’s prisons. The group also called on the media to help publicize benefits Ghana stands to gain from the promulgation […]
National strategy for screening blood launched
Story by Nathaniel Nartey. A National Strategy for screening donated Blood and Immuno hematological Testing has been launched in Accra. The document is expected to streamline blood donation and testing going forward. The launch is in response to the lack of uniformity in blood testing and transfusion among health facilities in the country. Chief Executive […]
Pay Nursing Mothers Maternity Allowance – Dr. Samuel Owusu appeals to Government
Government has been urged to introduce maternity allowance to support the wellbeing of nursing mothers. The United Nations (UN) Eminent Peace Ambassador Dr. Samuel Owusu who made the appeal explained that some young women terminate their pregnancies because of inadequate financial support. He also observed that some women fall ill during pregnancy and do not […]
Kafui Danku & Kafui Dey discuss marriage, women and more
By Vanessa Adjei It was all a wonderful experience when the two ”Kafuis” engaged each other on the GTV Breakfast Show talking about women and what is associated with them. It was even more exciting when Host Kafui Dey asked Actress Kafui Danku how marriage had been so far. She noted that it had been, […]
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Ho Hospital gets support
By Elorm Aryee The Volta and Oti Regions Women Committee of the Health Service Workers Union (HSWU) presented dozens of pieces of cot sheet and gallons of liquid soap to the Neonatal Intensive Unit (NICU) of the Ho Teaching Hospital to commemorate this year’s International Women’s Day. The gesture is to support staff at the […]
Ho Technical University outdoors new Gender Policy
By Elorm Yao Aryee Management of Ho Technical University (HTU) in the Volta Region have launched the HTU Gender Policy to affirm its commitment to the University’s core value of social inclusiveness and gender equity. The policy is a set of guidelines to address gender related issues and to promote the rights of female staff […]
”Until you’re displaced, you will never know the essence of peace”- MC Kabutey on Ghana’s Independence
By Vanessa Adjei Popular Master of Ceremonies, Kabutey Ocansey has touted Ghana’s Independence and Freedom as one of the achievements that cannot be taken advantage of. He said looking at what has happened in Ukraine and other African countries, it is unfortunate that Ghanaians take for granted their freedom. He said until “you’re displaced you […]
Regular reading prevents memory loss – Clinical Psychologist
By Jennifer Dede Tetteh & Lorretta Owusua Adofo A Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Isaac Newman Arthur speaking on the GTV’s Breakfast show on March 7, 2022 highlighted the causes, stages and prevention of memory loss. He explained that one’s memory has the ability to remember the past to be able to formulate the future. Dr. Arthur […]
Appoint Female Finance, Defence, Interior Ministers – Women in Parliament
By Edzorna Francis Mensah Parliament observed International Women’s Day March 8, 2022 by praising Ghanaian women for their dexterity, empathy and resilience. The commemoration of this year’s International Women’s Day on the Floor of Ghana’s Parliament, took an interesting twist as the women in the House pitched camp against their male counterparts. The Member of […]
Bias against women is endemic in communities – Nkosuo Hemaa of Seikwa Tanokrom
By Noah Owusu Nana Akua Foriwaa Dwommoh, Nkosuohemaa of SeikwaTanokrom has said that bias against women is endemic in communities which make empowerment of women challenging. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show and contributing to discussions to mark International Women’s Day, Nana Akua Foriwaa Dwommoh said women in urban areas are more aware of their […]
