4 d. ago Access Bank’s Board Diversity Success Highlights Ghana’s Political Gender Gap

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/access-banks-board-diversity-success-highlights-ghanas-political-gender-gap/Access Bank Ghana’s recognition as the nation’s second most gender diverse board reveals a striking pattern: corporate Ghana is advancing women’s representation faster than its political institutions, creating what governance experts describe as a troubling disconnect between boardroom progress and parliamentary stagnation. The bank secured its second place ranking with 44 percent female board representation, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/access-banks-board-diversity-success-highlights-ghanas-political-gender-gap/

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7 d. ago Ghana Faces Severe Oncologist Shortage Amid Rising Cancer Cases

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-severe-oncologist-shortage-amid-rising-cancer-cases/Ghana’s breast cancer patients confront a healthcare system stretched thin by an acute shortage of oncologists, with fewer than 30 specialists serving a population exceeding 33 million people, according to healthcare professionals at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. The country records approximately 24,000 new cancer cases annually, yet the limited number of oncologists creates a demanding […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-severe-oncologist-shortage-amid-rising-cancer-cases/

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1 week ago Access Bank Joins National Tree Planting for Cedi Anniversary

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/access-bank-joins-national-tree-planting-for-cedi-anniversary/Access Bank (Ghana) PLC participated in a nationwide tree planting initiative on Thursday, November 20, 2025, as part of commemorative activities marking 60 years of Ghana’s currency, the Cedi. Staff across all 56 Access Bank branches planted trees in their communities following the Bank of Ghana’s call for financial institutions to join environmental preservation efforts. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/access-bank-joins-national-tree-planting-for-cedi-anniversary/

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1 week ago Ashanti region sees sharp rise in BP, eye diseases and cancer risks after 35

A 35-day free medical outreach in some parts of Kwabre East, Tafo, Suame, Asawase, Manhyia North, Manhyia South, Oforikrom, and Subin in the Ashanti Region has uncovered an alarming cases of life-threatening health conditions, especially high blood pressure, cataract, glaucoma, and breast cancer risks.

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1 week ago Alarming cases of BP, cancer and eye diseases uncovered in 35

A 35-day free medical outreach in some parts of Kwabre East, Tafo, Suame, Asawase, Manhyia North, Manhyia South, Oforikrom, and Subin in the Ashanti Region has uncovered an alarming cases of life-threatening health conditions, especially high blood pressure, cataract, glaucoma, and breast cancer risks.

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1 week ago Art Meets Medicine: ‘Courage in Color’ exhibition charts new path for global breast cancer advocacy

In a powerful fusion of creativity and public health advocacy, FHL Group Africa, in partnership with SCOLPTA, Net Impact Accra, CREION, and with support from MTN Ghana, has launched a groundbreaking initiative — Arts for Breast Cancer (ABC) — a program transforming artistic expression into life-saving support for women battling breast cancer in Ghana.

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2 w. ago Access Bank PLC supports Cedi @60 with nationwide tree planting exercise

Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has joined the national call to preserve the environment by taking part in a nationwide tree planting exercise to commemorate the Cedi @60 celebration led by the Bank of Ghana (BoG).

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2 w. ago AfDB Secures Nearly €50 Million For African Energy Access At COP30

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-secures-nearly-e50-million-for-african-energy-access-at-cop30/The African Development Bank Group has announced significant new financial backing for renewable energy projects across the continent during the ongoing climate summit in Belém. Germany and Italy committed nearly EUR 50 million to the Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA), boosting efforts to deliver electricity to millions currently living without power. The pledges came […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afdb-secures-nearly-e50-million-for-african-energy-access-at-cop30/

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2 w. ago Zimbabwe strengthens integrated cancer services to improve women’s health

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zimbabwe-strengthens-integrated-cancer-services-to-improve-womens-health/Zimbabwe is intensifying efforts to improve the prevention, early detection and treatment of breast and cervical cancers by integrating cancer and chronic disease services into primary health care. This approach aims to bring essential health services closer to communities and ensure women have equitable access to quality care. Cervical cancer accounts for almost 41% of […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zimbabwe-strengthens-integrated-cancer-services-to-improve-womens-health/

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2 w. ago Free Screenings Mark World Diabetes Day in Osu: Health Leaders Urge Lifestyle Changes and Regular Checkups

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/free-screenings-mark-world-diabetes-day-in-osu-health-leaders-urge-lifestyle-changes-and-regular-checkups/More than a hundred residents of Osu Ashanti and surrounding communities received free medical screening on Friday as part of activities marking World Diabetes Day 2025. The exercise — which included checks for diabetes, hypertension, breast cancer and dental disease — was organized through a collaboration between Naa Badu Adiagba I, Queenmother of Abelenkpe and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/free-screenings-mark-world-diabetes-day-in-osu-health-leaders-urge-lifestyle-changes-and-regular-checkups/

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3 w. ago Government allocates GH¢401 million to Women’s Development Bank in 2026 Budget

Government has announced a fresh GH¢401 million capital injection into the Women’s Development Bank to expand access to affordable finance for women-owned micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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3 w. ago Breast Cancer Awareness: ADB Pink Ladies hold soirée as bank donates to Flames of Hope Foundation

Agricultural Development Bank (ADB PLC) Ladies Association has climaxed this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month with “Pink Ladies Soirée.”

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4 w. ago Access Bank, BoG ladies join forces to empower women, fight breast cancer

The Access Women Network (AWN) of Access Bank (Ghana) PLC has joined forces with the Bank of Ghana Ladies Association (BoGLA) to organize a market storm at the Accra Central Market as part of activities commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the 60th Anniversary of the Ghana Cedi.

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