Let’s unite our efforts to fight cancer – Ghana's First Lady
Ghana has marked the ‘World Cancer Day’ with a call to all stakeholders to unite their efforts to fight the growing cases of the disease in the country. The First Lady, Mrs. Rebecca Akufo-Addo, said it was incumbent on stakeholders to come together to deal with the disturbing trend. More should be done to create […]
New US ambassador calls on Flt Lt (rtd) Rawlings
The new United States Ambassador to Ghana, Stephanie Sanders Sullivan has paid a courtesy call on Former President, Flt Lt (rtd) Jerry John Rawlings at his resdence in Accra. Flt Lt (rtd) Rawlings said he was glad to welcome her back to Ghana. In a tweeted message, former president Rawlings said they discussed the environment and political […]
Pharmacy Council holds stakeholders sensitization meeting with pharmacists & OTCMS
The Pharmacy Council of Ghana has held a stakeholders sensitization meeting with pharmacists and over the counter medicine sellers (OTCMS) in the Upper West Region at Wa. The session was aimed at updating participants on the impending mapping of pharmaceutical service delivery facilities in the Region. The exercise which will be carried in six districts […]
Neither side stands to benefit in US-China trade spat- UN says
The tit-for-tat trade dispute between China and the United States may do little to protect domestic producers in either country and could have “massive” implications on the global economy unless it is resolved, United Nations experts said on Monday. Of the $250 billion in Chinese exports that are subject to US tariffs, only about six […]
World Cancer Day: Early cervical cancer diagnosis could save lives of over 300,000 women
Cervical cancer kills more than 300,000 women every year, with one woman diagnosed every minute, despite the fact that it is one of the most preventable and curable forms of the disease. In a statement released on Monday to coincide with World Cancer Day, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) said that nine out […]
U/W: Pigbenben residents appeal for help to finish health centre
Residents of Pigbengben a community in the Wa West District of the Upper West Region are appealing to public spirited individuals and organisations for resources to roof and furnish a community initiated health facility. The residents said they are unable to continue to wait until government builds a CHPS compound for them. Speaking to Radio […]
Cryptocurrency exchange founder's death locks $140m
Canada’s largest cryptocurrency exchange is unable to access millions in digital currency following the sudden death of its founder. Quadriga has filed for creditor protection and estimates that about C$180m ($137m; £105m) in cryptocurrency coins is missing. It has not been able to locate or secure its cryptocurrency reserves since Gerald Cotten died in December. […]
Eight die in Paris apartment block inferno
Eight people have died in a fire at an eight-storey building in south-western Paris, fire service officials say. Nearly 30 people – including six firefighters – were injured. One person is in a serious condition. It is not clear what caused the blaze in the upmarket 16th arrondissement, near the Parc des Princes soccer stadium. […]
Gov't urged to pay attention to cervical cancer prevention
As the world marks Cancer Day on Monday February 4, Hope for Future Generations (HFFG), a non- governmental organisation has called on the government to pay special attention to cervical cancer, the second most common cancer among women in Ghana. Available statistics estimates that about 3,151 new cervical cancer cases were diagnosed in Ghana in […]
GJA pursues justice for murdered Investigative Journalist
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) on Monday urged Government to ensure justice for the murdered investigative journalist Ahmed Hussein-Suale. The GJA also outlined a series of measures to be undertaken to ensure that pressure was brought to bear on investigative bodies to fast track their investigations into Hussein-Suale’s murder, and to ensure that the perpetrators […]
International Democratic Union visits Veep Dr. Bawumia
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says democracy is key in national development however, this can be entrenched when the people are included in the decision making process. It is for this reason that African countries and the world at large need to share ideas on how to improve the lives of the people through democratic […]
US Ambassador explains visa restrictions on Ghana
The United States Ambassador to Ghana Stephanie Sullivan has explained that the new visa restrictions which came into effect on Monday, is not for all visa applicants. She says the restrictions are not perpetual and so Ghanaians should hold their peace. According to her, Washington is busily working at ensuring speedy processing of visa application. […]
Fire guts 13-bedroom house at Dobile
Fire has gutted a thirteen-bedroom house at Dobile, a suburb of Wa in the Upper West Region. The fire is said to have started in one of the rooms and quickly spread to three other rooms. The Ghana National Fire Service said it brought the fire under control within few minutes on arrival at the […]
Serengeti groups deny media reports as going on voluntary cessation
An Africa-focused investment bank, Serengeti Capital Market limited and Serengeti Asset Management Limited have denied media reports that they are among companies listed by the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) as going on voluntary cessation of business. A statement issued by the Serengeti Capital Partners limited in Accra last Friday, said it was misleading and […]
