3 d. ago Malaria deaths rose in 2024, funding cuts risk surge, WHO says

Malaria killed around 610,000 people in 2024, mostly young children in sub-Saharan Africa, the World Health Organisation said on Thursday, warning of the risks of rising drug resistance, climate change and funding cuts.

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4 d. ago Africa risks ‘Data Colonisation’ without urgent reforms – Sam George warns

Ghana has joined growing global calls for stronger data governance as experts warn that Africa’s digital future could be compromised without swift and coordinated action.

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4 d. ago Illegal connections, government debts among challenges facing Ghana water – Stanley Martey

Stanley Martey, Communications Manager at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has revealed that illegal water connections and delayed payments from government institutions are key challenges affecting the utility’s revenue collection. Speaking on JoyNews, he said, “One of the big issues causing Ghana Water to lose so much money is illegal connections and people not paying their money on time, especially government institutions who are owing so much money.”

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4 d. ago Adopt one national framework to tackle galamsey – Prof Fobih urges stakeholders

Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has suffered from fragmented and duplicated efforts over the years, resulting in widespread environmental degradation and public health risks.

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4 d. ago Adopt one national framework to tackle galamsey – Prof Fobil urges stakeholders

Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has suffered from fragmented and duplicated efforts over the years, resulting in widespread environmental degradation and public health risks.

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4 d. ago Ghana must prepare for evolving terrorist threats – Experts warn at CPS dialogue

Ghana must urgently strengthen its internal security systems, intelligence coordination and community resilience to counter the rapidly evolving terrorist threats spilling over from the Sahel, international relations and security expert Dr Vladimir Antwi-Danso has warned.

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6 d. ago Government Pledges to Reverse Upstream Petroleum Investment Decline

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-to-reverse-upstream-petroleum-investment-decline/The government has assured the energy sector it is preparing to confront declining investment in upstream petroleum operations, a challenge industry experts warn could threaten national energy security and jeopardize revenues if left unchecked. Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition Richard Gyan Mensah delivered the commitment at the 9th Ghana Energy Awards held Friday, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-pledges-to-reverse-upstream-petroleum-investment-decline/

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6 d. ago GHS warns public to brace for health risks ahead of approaching harmattan season

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a public health alert advising the public to take precautionary measures as the dry harmattan season approaches.

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8 d. ago Cybersecurity Experts Warn Of 18000 Malicious Holiday Shopping Domains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cybersecurity-experts-warn-of-18000-malicious-holiday-shopping-domains/Cybersecurity researchers are sounding the alarm as Black Friday and the holiday shopping season approach, revealing that more than 18,000 holiday themed domains have been registered in the last three months, many by malicious actors seeking to exploit the surge in online shopping and consumer demand for discounted deals. According to a recent threat report […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cybersecurity-experts-warn-of-18000-malicious-holiday-shopping-domains/

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9 d. ago Ghana losing over half a billion dollars annually on imported sugary juice concentrates — Experts warn of health Risks

Ghana is losing more than US$600 million every year importing fruit juices—many of which are made from artificial concentrates, high sugar formulations, and low-nutrient blends that offer little or no fiber to consumers. Industry data shows that in 2020 alone, Ghana spent over US$646 million on imported juice and beverage products, placing heavy pressure on […]

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1 week ago NHIS Spends 25 Percent of Budget on Hypertension and Diabetes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nhis-spends-25-percent-of-budget-on-hypertension-and-diabetes/Hypertension and diabetes are consuming such a large share of Ghana’s national healthcare budget that the future stability of health financing is at risk if the rising silent epidemic is not addressed urgently, the Country Director of PharmAccess has warned. Dr. Maxwell Antwi cautioned that the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) now spends approximately 25 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nhis-spends-25-percent-of-budget-on-hypertension-and-diabetes/

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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 UK Finance Minister Faces Backlash Over Inheritance Tax Speculation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uk-finance-minister-faces-backlash-over-inheritance-tax-speculation/Britain’s Chancellor Rachel Reeves risks public fury if she tightens inheritance tax allowances ahead of Wednesday’s Budget, according to financial experts who warn that families already facing frozen thresholds will reject further restrictions. The government is considering changes to gifting rules and potentially extending frozen thresholds beyond 2030 as it seeks to address budget pressures […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/uk-finance-minister-faces-backlash-over-inheritance-tax-speculation/

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1 week ago San Francisco Homeowner Loses Eleven Million Dollars in Cryptocurrency Heist

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/san-francisco-homeowner-loses-eleven-million-dollars-in-cryptocurrency-heist/A thief posing as a delivery worker stole $11 million in cryptocurrency from a San Francisco homeowner on Saturday morning, forcing his way into the residence at gunpoint and tying up the victim with duct tape. The brazen robbery occurred around 6:45 a.m. at a home near 18th and Dolores streets in the Mission Dolores […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/san-francisco-homeowner-loses-eleven-million-dollars-in-cryptocurrency-heist/

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2 w. ago Hypertension, diabetes driving rising health costs – Dr Antwi calls for innovative financing approaches

The Country Director of PharmAccess, Dr Maxwell Antwi, has cautioned that hypertension and diabetes are now consuming such a large share of Ghana’s national healthcare budget that the future stability of Ghana’s health financing is at risk if the rising silent epidemic is not dealt with.

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2 w. ago Geneticist Challenges GMO Safety Claims in African Agriculture Podcast

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/geneticist-challenges-gmo-safety-claims-in-african-agriculture-podcast/A molecular geneticist from King’s College London has challenged the scientific basis for deploying genetically modified crops in Africa, arguing that current regulatory frameworks fail to account for significant health risks demonstrated in animal studies. Professor Michael Antoniou, head of the Gene Expression and Therapy Group at King’s College London School of Medicine, appeared on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/geneticist-challenges-gmo-safety-claims-in-african-agriculture-podcast/

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2 w. ago Authorities investigate suspected cyanide contamination in Amansie West

Authorities in the Amansie West District are investigating a suspected cyanide contamination in local water sources, prompting emergency action from government and community stakeholders. District Coordinating Director Thomas Okrah Kwame confirmed that the chemical, reportedly smuggled into the district for illegal mining, poses serious health and environmental risks.

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2 w. ago Women Bear Health Burden as Tolon Water Infrastructure Fails Dry Season Test

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/women-bear-health-burden-as-tolon-water-infrastructure-fails-dry-season-test/Women in Tolon District are facing escalating health risks and economic losses as failing groundwater infrastructure forces them to depend on contaminated surface water sources, research shows. The crisis exposes dangerous gaps in Ghana’s rural water delivery system, particularly as dry season pressures intensify across Northern Region. Recent scientific studies reveal that groundwater quality in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/women-bear-health-burden-as-tolon-water-infrastructure-fails-dry-season-test/

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2 w. ago Swiftly ratify Atlantic lithium lease, delays are costing Ghana jobs and revenue – Chamber of Mines

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Chamber of Mines, Ing. Dr Ken Ashigbey, has called for the expedited ratification of Atlantic Lithium’s mining lease, cautioning that prolonged delays are causing Ghana to lose both economic opportunities and its competitive edge within the sub-region.

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