59 h. ago Health Screening Campaign Tests Over 600 In Upper West Communities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-screening-campaign-tests-over-600-in-upper-west-communities/A health awareness and screening campaign targeting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) has reached three rural communities in Jirapa Municipality, Upper West Region, according to Sahara Advocates of Change. The initiative, dubbed “Knock and Respond: Breaking Stigmatization Barrier,” was implemented in partnership with Hain Polyclinic and supported […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-screening-campaign-tests-over-600-in-upper-west-communities/

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7 d. ago Sing Traditional Area marks 10 years of reign of youngest paramount queenmother

The Sing Traditional Area in Ghana’s Upper West Region has marked a decade of leadership by its Paramount Queenmother, Pognaa Salma Chaana Abdul-Razak, who is celebrated as the youngest paramount queenmother alive.

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9 d. ago Fentuo, Tariq Lamptey Foundation donate jerseys to Tarsor Basic School

Sports journalist Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo, in partnership with the Tariq Lamptey Foundation, has donated jerseys, socks, and training gear to the Tarsor Islamic Salvation Basic School in the Sissala East Municipality of the Upper West Region. The items were presented on Wednesday, December 18, 2025, by members of Fentuo’s family on his behalf. The donation […]

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1 week ago Black Volta Crisis Exposes Security Gaps in Upper West Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-volta-crisis-exposes-security-gaps-in-upper-west-region/What was once a lifeline for fishing, farming, and cross border trade is rapidly becoming a frontline of lawlessness. Along stretches of the Black Volta in Ghana’s Upper West Region, armed illegal miners are operating with boldness that local authorities describe as unprecedented undermining environmental safety, border security, and confidence in the state’s ability to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/black-volta-crisis-exposes-security-gaps-in-upper-west-region/

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1 week ago Mary Haruna Urges Safe, Christ Centred Christmas in Nadowli–Kaleori

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hon-mary-haruna-urges-safe-christ-centred-christmas-in-nadowli-kaleori/Story By: Nii Okpoti Odamtten….. In an exclusive, wide ranging interview, Hon. Mary Haruna, District Chief Executive (DCE) for Nadowli–Kaleo and a leading figure of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper West Region, has delivered a heartfelt Christmas and New Year message to residents, public servants, and Ghanaians at large anchored on responsible […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/hon-mary-haruna-urges-safe-christ-centred-christmas-in-nadowli-kaleori/

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2 w. ago NPP has always voted on competence and ability, not where one comes from – Bawumia

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has reminded individuals within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who promote divisive sentiments for their personal interests that the party and its founding tradition have never used tribal or religious considerations in choosing leaders. Speaking in Wa during his ongoing campaign tour of the Upper West Region, Dr. Bawumia emphasised that the NPP has always prioritised competence, loyalty, and electability when selecting its leadership.

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2 w. ago There are no slaves or royals in the NPP; we are together as one for a common goal – Bawumia

Former Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has cautioned individuals within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) who habitually look down on other members because of their background or religious affiliation to desist from such conduct, warning that it damages the party’s image and makes it unattractive. Addressing party members in Wa during his campaign tour of the Upper West Region, Dr. Bawumia described as unfortunate recent comments suggesting that the NPP is divided between “slaves” and “royals,” insisting that the party is a community of equals, regardless of origin.

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3 w. ago 25 Doctors refuse postings to Upper West Region, threatening healthcare for a million residents

Healthcare delivery in the Upper West Region is facing a severe crisis after an alarming number of newly posted medical doctors refused to report for duty.

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3 w. ago Policy rate decline shows gov’t responsiveness to business community – Sissala East MP

The MP for Sissala East in the Upper West Region, Mohammed Issah Bataglia, says the recent reduction in the policy rate ...

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