65 m. ago Ghanaian AI startup Fornix Labs pilots tool to support workload of doctors

A Ghanaian health-tech company, Fornix Labs, has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool aimed at easing the workload of doctors across the country.

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11 h. 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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31 h. ago AngloGold Ashanti commissions Obuasi Robotics Centre to shape aspiring STEM entrepreneurs and innovators

AngloGold Ashanti, Obuasi Mine, has commissioned a GHS8.4 million state-of-the-art robotics centre to foster innovation and skills development among the youth in the Obuasi enclave. The Obuasi Robotic Centre is equipped with modern lab compartments to provide learners with ideation to execution support in engineering, coding, and problem-solving innovation. The intervention is aimed at transforming […]

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4 d. ago Banks vulnerable to severe credit impairments, but risks from liquidity, others well contained – BoG

The Bank of Ghana conducted stress tests to evaluate the resilience of the banking sector to risks, including sovereign, credit, market, and liquidity.

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6 d. ago UG lecturer slams gov’t for failed leadership over KATH doctor’s tragic death

A Political Science Lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has accused the government of failed leadership following the tragic death of Dr Kwame Adu Ofori, an emergency physician at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). Dr Ofori lost his life because the hospital lacked a vital catheterisation laboratory (cath lab), an essential […]

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8 d. ago Doctors can’t treat what they can’t see: why lab tests are important

Teniola and I went to the hospital a day after she started feeling unwell. The doctor sent her to the laboratory for some test.

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8 d. ago KATH doctor dies over lack of laboratory for treating ‘heart attack’

The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is seeking the urgent prioritization and construction of a catheterisation laboratory after losing one of its critical medical staff who suffered a heart attack. 

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8 d. ago Princess Duncan receives honorary doctorate from Prowess University, USA

Princess Duncan, a fast-rising force in Ghana’s business and humanitarian space, has been honoured with an honorary doctorate by Prowess University, Delaware, USA. At just her early age, Princess Duncan is already commanding attention on the African leadership stage, not only as Deputy Chief Executive of COA Research and Manufacturing Limited Company but also as […]

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1 week ago Prempeh College crowned 2025 champions of Luv FM High Schools Debate

From over 100 schools at the zonal level to just two finalists, the 2025 edition of the Luv FM High Schools Debate has come to a thrilling end, crowning  Prempeh College as champions after a gripping grand finale that tested wit, logic, and public speaking prowess.

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1 week ago Hairdresser sues SYNLAB Ghana for GH¢10m over false HIV report and deportation

A professional hairdresser, Rahinatu Amissah, has filed a lawsuit against Syn Lab Ghana Limited, seeking GH¢10 million in general damages for emotional trauma and loss of earnings allegedly caused by a false HIV diagnosis issued by the laboratory.

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1 week ago Agradaa convicted of fraud, awaits sentencing after pregnancy test

Self-styled evangelist cum former fetish priestess, Patricia Asiedua, widely known as Nana Agradaa, has been convicted by the Accra Circuit Court of charlatanic advertisement and defrauding by false pretences.

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1 week ago Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs found guilty of transportation for prostitution but cleared of other charges

Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on Wednesday of prostitution-related offences, but cleared of more serious charges after a criminal trial in which two of the music mogul's former girlfriends testified that he physically and sexually abused them.

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2 w. ago SYNLAB Ghana denies allegations in HIV test lawsuit, assures public of diagnostic integrity

SYNLAB Ghana has officially responded to media reports concerning a GHC10 million lawsuit filed against the company over alleged inaccurate HIV test results that purportedly caused a female client to lose her job and suffer reputational damage. In a statement issued on Tuesday, 1st July, SYNLAB confirmed that the matter is currently before the court […]

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2 w. ago Over 70% of Ghanaian adults suffer low back pain – Physiotherapist raises alarm

A Professor of Physiotherapy at the University of Ghana has called on policymakers to treat disorders affecting the structure that provides stability and movement to the human body as a public health imperative because of its impact on members of the society. Technically known as musculoskeletal disorders, including that of the bones, muscles, joints, tendons, […]

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2 w. ago UTAG condemns abuse of honorary degrees and fake academic titles; charges GTEC to take action

The University Teachers Association of Ghana (UTAG) has issued a strong statement condemning the growing trend of individuals acquiring and parading honorary doctorate degrees and fraudulent academic qualifications from unaccredited or questionable institutions.

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2 w. ago Afia Ayiwah’s ‘Testify’ wins hearts as gospel fans embrace uplifting new single 

Gospel music lovers in Ghana and beyond are gravitating towards Afia Ayiwah’s latest single, ‘Testify’, which is quickly gaining traction across streaming platforms and social media.

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3 w. ago Ghanaians made their choice with clarity in 2024 – Okaikwei Central MP

Okaikwei Central MP, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has offered an assessment of the 2024 general elections, describing the outcome as a testament to the discernment and political maturity of the Ghanaians.

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3 w. ago NPP race: I’m not here to test the waters; I’m here for power – Bryan Acheampong

Member of Parliament for Abetifi and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr Bryan Acheampong, has urged the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to rally behind a shared vision as it looks ahead to the 2028 general elections.

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3 w. ago DIPPER Lab launches IoT Training Programme to equip students with practical tech skills

DIPPER Lab has launched a six-week IoT Hardware Design and Fabrication Training Programme at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), aimed at equipping students with the skills to develop practical, scalable technology solutions. The training focuses on developing low-cost tools for sectors such as agriculture and healthcare using Internet of Things (IoT) systems. […]

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3 w. ago California doctor to plead guilty to supplying Matthew Perry with ketamine

A California doctor accused of giving Friends star Matthew Perry access to ketamine in the weeks before the actor’s overdose death has agreed to plead guilty, according to federal prosecutors. Dr Salvador Plasencia will plead guilty to four counts of distributing ketamine, federal prosecutors said in a statement on Monday. The plea carries a maximum […]

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