Two cases of Marburg virus disease confirmed in Ghana
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the presence of two cases of Marburg virus disease in Ghana. The cases were first identified in the Ashanti Region on July 7, 2022. In a statement signed by the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye said the cases were confirmed after testing at the Institute […]
Ghana to undergo 2nd review under Africa Peer Review Mechanism; Council to oversee process sworn into office
By: Bright Ntramah A seven-member Governing Council of the National African Peer Review Mechanism has been sworn into office with a charge to ensure Ghana’s second review under the Peer Review Mechanism. They are Most Rev Professor Emmanuel Asante, Samuel Akuamoah Asare, Richard Quayson, Laud Mansfield Baddoo, Gifty Afenyi-Dadzie, David Asante-Apeatu and Kathleen Quartey-Ayensu. President […]
IMF concludes discussions with Ghana; reaffirms commitment to supporting country
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana following the conclusion of its visit to the country. The discussions focused on improving fiscal balances in a sustainable way while protecting the vulnerable and poor; ensuring credibility of the monetary policy and exchange rate regimes; preserving financial sector stability, and designing reforms […]
Ghana developing local mining champions to takeover sector – Mireku Duker
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu Government is systematically developing gold mining champions after the South African model towards indigenous ownership of the Ghanaian mining sector for accelerated national socio-economic development. The agenda is being pursued through the Community Mining Scheme that is meant for the participation of only Ghanaians. The Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources […]
