European Investment Bank supports Ghana’s Covid-19 response plan with €82.5 million
The President, of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has welcomed the €82.5 million support offered to Ghana by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to strengthen healthcare, provision of specialist medical equipment and medicines across Ghana under the national COVID-19 Health Response Plan. The concessional financing package, which comprises a €75 million facility from the EIB, […]
Lands Minister tasks Chiefs to resolve all Boundary issues between Volta Region & Togo
By Felix Coffie The Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Samuel Abu Jinapor has called on Chiefs in the Volta region to collaborate with the government through the Ghana Boundary Commission to resolve all Boundary issues in the region with neighboring Togo. A meeting with the Volta Regional House of Chiefs at the start of […]
Brain Tumors often diagnosed too late in Ghana- Dr. Emmanuel Yao Voado
By Godfred Zina A Consultant Neurosurgeon and Co-Lead, Conjoined Twins Separation Team, at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge Hospital), Dr. Emmanuel Yao Voado has revealed that Brain Tumors are usually diagnosed too late in Ghana, as some patients are already in advanced stages. According to the Neurosurgeon, he has stayed overseas for about 28 […]
Konor of Agortime, Nene Nuer Keteku laid to rest
By Elorm Yao Aryee The late Konor or Paramount Chief of Agortime Traditional Area, in the Agortime Ziope District of the Volta Region, Nene Nuer Keteku has been laid to rest. Scores of citizens, sympathizers and dignitaries thronged Kpetoe during his funeral to pay their last respects to the Late Paramount Chief whose reign spanned […]
Professor Amin-Alhassan advocates Effective & Efficient Communication Strategies for Election Management Bodies
By Beatrice Oppon & Bridget Baidoo. Director-General of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation, Professor Amin Alhassan says with the advancement of digital technologies, it is important that Election Management Bodies, EMBs, in the Sub-region adopt effective Communication strategies to enhance relationships with their publics. He said an effective Communication Department is integral to the successful operations […]
122 cartons of expired carnation milk from Bawku SHS destroyed
By Samuel Ayammah The Food and Drugs Authority, FDA has destroyed 122 cartons of expired carnation milk from Bawku Senior High School. This was to rid the market of expired, contaminated, unregistered, and all kinds of unwholesome products on the market and also prevent the potential re-entry of these products into the supply chain. The […]
FDA destroys more than GH₵75,000 worth of unwholesome goods in Upper East
By Samuel Ayamaah The Food and Drugs Authority, FDA, in the Upper East Region has destroyed unwholesome goods valued at GH₵75,460 The goods which were confiscated by the Authority after market surveillance throughout the region included food products, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, herbal medicines, food supplements and household chemicals. The Food and Drugs Authority during a routine […]
Experts divided over some Government Policies in 2021
By Nathaniel Nartey As 2021 draws to a close, GBC News finds out from some Experts and Stakeholders how government’s flagship programmes have fared during the year under review. These include the Planting for Food and Jobs and NABCO. On the Planting for Food and Jobs Policy which has been the government’s flagship programme for […]
GMA supports surcharging Airlines $3,500 for transporting unvaccinated passengers
By Nathaniel Nartey The Ghana Medical Association, GMA has thrown its support behind the government’s decision to surcharge Airlines which bring unvaccinated passengers to Kotoka International Airport for $ 3,500 dollars per head. General Secretary of the Association Dr. Titus Beyuo told Nathaniel Nartey that the GMA supports any proactive move by the government that […]
Cyril Ramaphosa: South African President quarantines for testing positive for Covid-19
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment after testing positive for Covid-19. The 69-year-old has mild symptoms and is isolated in Cape Town. Mr. Ramapahosa started feeling unwell on Sunday after attending the funeral of former President FW de Klerk. A statement said Mr. Ramaphosa has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza […]
