1 hour ago “No matter how badly they treat you, never drop to their level”

Essikado-Ketan Member of Parliament, Prof Dr Grace Ayensu Danquah, has issued what appears to be a pointed response to the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s controversial comments on her recent appointment. The Minority Leader suggested in Parliament that the elevation of Dr Grace Ayensu, who has been nominated as a Deputy Health Minister, was for “strange […]

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1 hour ago 2024 WAFCON: Banyana Banyana cruise into Knockout Stages with convincing win over Mali

CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations reigning champions, South Africa produced a dominant display to brush aside Mali 4–0 and seal top spot in Group C, securing their place in the knockout stages in style. Banyana Banyana started brightly and wasted no time in asserting their authority. Just five minutes in, Lebohang Ramalepe opened the […]

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5 h. ago Novo Nordisk and American Society of Hematology announce new initiative to help improve sickle cell disease care in Africa

Novo Nordisk today announced a collaboration with the American Society of Haematology (ASH) to support the Consortium on Newborn Screening in Africa (CONSA) Community Health Worker (CHW) Initiative.

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7 h. ago Cameroon’s Biya, 92, brushes off health fears in bid for new term

In June 2004, on returning from yet another extended stay abroad, Cameroon President Paul Biya came down from his plane and poked fun at rumours he was dead.

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15 h. ago Cataract, glaucoma, and pterygium predominant in Ketu North Municipality

Cataract, glaucoma, and pterygium eye conditions have been identified as more prevalent in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region. Health experts indicated that bleaching is the cause of cataracts, while dusty and sunny environments and other irritants were the major causes of pterygium conditions in the area. This was disclosed during a 3-day […]

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17 h. ago Nigeria declares public holiday to honour former leader who died aged 82

Nigeria's government has declared Tuesday a public holiday to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died aged 82, in a London clinic on Sunday after battling ill health for years.

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18 h. ago NSMQ 2025: St. Charles Minor Seminary brushes aside rivals, calls contest “Too Simple” after winning

St. Charles Minor Seminary SHS cruised to a commanding victory in the second contest of the Northern Regional Qualifiers of the 2025 National Science and Maths Quiz (NSMQ), confidently dismissing their challengers and describing the contest as “too simple.” The Tamale-based Catholic boys’ school finished with an impressive 46 points, far ahead of Vitting SHS, […]

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20 h. ago NHIA/KOFIH holds conference on diabetes and hypertension management in Ghana

Ghana’s National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in partnership with the Korea Foundation For International Health (KOFIH), successfully held a multi-sectoral conference in Accra, focusing on diabetes and hypertension diseases rising prevalence in Ghana and the management strategies. The NHIA’s Research, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate organized the round table discussions, aimed at finding practical solutions […]

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20 h. ago GBfoods Ghana plants 1,000 trees in Dodowa as part of sustainability agenda

As part of its continued commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, GBfoods Ghana, in collaboration with the Forestry Commission of Ghana, has successfully planted 1,000 trees in the Chipa Forest Reserve in Dodowa. The initiative forms a key component of the company’s global sustainability framework, Project Earth, and reflects GBfoods’ long-term commitment to environmental stewardship […]

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22 h. ago Electoral violence must be dealt with decisively – Ibn Chambas

The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns, Dr Mohammed Ibn Chambas, has called for urgent and decisive action to end electoral violence in Ghana and across Africa, warning that peaceful elections are essential for long-term stability on the continent. Speaking on JoyNews’ News Desk, Dr Ibn Chambas stressed that election-related violence remains one […]

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23 h. ago Mamprugu Youth Association condemns Bawku bus attack, demands swift security action

The Mamprugu Youth Association (MAYA) has strongly condemned the armed attack on a passenger bus travelling under military escort from Bolgatanga to Bawku on Saturday, July 13, marking the second such incident in just four days. The assault has further heightened fears over the fragile security situation in the region. In a statement issued following […]

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25 h. ago UHAS hosts leadership chat to empower oncology nurses for cancer care advancement

The University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) has hosted a capacity-building session for participants of the Oncology Nursing Leadership Programme (ONLEP) and the university’s student body, focusing on preparing nurses to take up leadership roles in specialised cancer care. The event, dubbed the ONLEP Fireside Leadership Chat, was designed to expose oncology nurses to […]

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3 d. ago Alliance Rights and Health urges immediate action following AU pact on violence against women

Women’s rights advocacy group, Alliance Rights and Health, is calling on African governments to back their words with action following the adoption of the African Union Convention on the Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls.

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3 d. ago Flush the Crisis: Why Ghana can’t wait until 2103 to Fix the Toilet crisis

President John Dramani Mahama's declaration that "it is unacceptable that in 2025, open defecation persists in parts of Ghana" is a stark reminder of one of the country’s most persistent public health and development challenges. Speaking at the launch of Ghana's 2025 Voluntary National Review (VNR) for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), President Mahama called for a firm crackdown on building permits issued without toilet facilities, arguing that the country’s sanitation crisis is less about awareness and more about gaps in investment, enforcement, and community engagement.

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3 d. ago Nurses, Government, and Parliamentary Committee conclude meeting on Conditions of Service successfully

A high-stakes meeting between the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, and the government has ended on a positive note, with the government agreeing to grant two of the allowances demanded by the association. The meeting, facilitated by the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health, was aimed at finding a lasting solution to the dispute over the implementation of the GRNMA's 2024 Conditions of Service.

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3 d. ago ISSER Report warns of falling Basic Education enrollment, stalled healthcare access

The Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024, has raised red flags over declining basic education enrolment and ongoing healthcare infrastructure gaps, despite several government policies and major investments in both sectors. The flagship social development tracker, launched on Thursday in Accra by the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) of the University of Ghana, provides a data-driven analysis of Ghana’s progress in key social indicators, including education and health.

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3 d. ago The role of pregnancy schools in reducing maternal mortality in Ghana 

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 197 women die globally for every 100,000 live births. Sub-Saharan Africa accounts for 70% of these deaths. Maternal mortality is the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of the end of pregnancy, regardless of the cause.

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3 d. ago Vitality Health, Acacia Health launch strategic partnership to transform health insurance

Vitality Health International and Acacia Health Insurance Ghana have officially launched a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising health insurance delivery in Ghana through a shared-value model that integrates wellness, innovation, and preventive care.

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3 d. ago Dear US, Our talk is not cheap, Sincerely, Ghana Foreign Minister Ablakwa

African nations are perpetually being reminded of what we owe. The word “debt” has all but turned into a whip that is raised to trigger fear and encourage compliance. Isn’t it time we expand the conversation to include what is owed to us, and how a path to reparative justice can be built? On 30 […]

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4 d. ago Ablakwa’s Diplomacy, Antwi’s Partisanship, and Kubi’s Statesmanship

A master painter's brushstrokes are not just about colour, but about the canvas. Some try to mimic Okudzeto Ablakwa's investigative artistry, but their canvas is tainted by bias. Ablakwa's work is like a masterpiece crafted with fact, painted with integrity, and displayed with transparency. Others may try to replicate the style, but their art lacks the depth and credibility. Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has clarified the country's stance on the controversial abstention from the United Nations Human Rights Council vote on LGBTQ+ rights.

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