48 h. ago Galamsey crisis spiritual, not just economic; Pulpit and policy intervention needed – Prof. Frimpong

The devastating spread of illegal mining (galamsey) has been fundamentally redefined by religious and health experts, who argue the crisis is not merely an economic problem but a profound moral and spiritual failing that is simultaneously fuelling a public health disaster.

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56 h. ago Ghana’s Dr Bernard Appiah appointed to WHO Technical Advisory Group on alcohol and drug epidemiology

The World Health Organization has selected KNUST alumnus Dr Bernard Appiah as a proposed member of its Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology, marking a major global recognition for the Ghanaian public health communication scholar. The appointment places the Syracuse University-based researcher and former KNUST pharmacy student among leading international specialists advising the WHO on evidence and strategies to curb alcohol and drug-related harm. It also reinforces KNUST’s growing contribution to global health leadership and research expertise.

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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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8 d. ago Mental Health Expert Highlights Depression Crisis Among Ghanaian Men

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mental-health-expert-highlights-depression-crisis-among-ghanaian-men/Counselor Prince Offei, a leading mental health professional and executive director of Counselor Prince & Associates Consult (CPAC), has shed light on the alarming reality of depression among Ghanaian men during an appearance on Amansan Television’s Apowmudzen program. The discussion, themed “Depression Among Men: Recognizing the Hidden Signs,” aired on Monday, November 17, 2025 and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mental-health-expert-highlights-depression-crisis-among-ghanaian-men/

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8 d. ago Ghana Employers Warn Technology Outpacing Workplace Safety Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-employers-warn-technology-outpacing-workplace-safety-systems/Ghanaian businesses are struggling to keep workplace safety standards aligned with rapid technological change, according to leaders who gathered at the Ghana Employers Association (GEA) second annual Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Conference. The event, themed Future-Ready Workplaces: Advancing Safety, Well-being and Productivity in a Transforming World of Work, brought together employers, labour representatives and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-employers-warn-technology-outpacing-workplace-safety-systems/

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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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9 d. ago Catholic Bishops Warn Against Policies That Distort Mission School Identity

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/catholic-bishops-warn-against-policies-that-distort-mission-school-identity/The Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference (GCBC) has issued a firm caution to the Ministry of Education, stressing that missionary schools will not accept any policy changes that distort their long standing philosophy and identity. Speaking on Sompa 106.5 FM on Thursday, November 28, 2025, the President of the Catholic Bishops Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/catholic-bishops-warn-against-policies-that-distort-mission-school-identity/

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1 week ago Economists Warn Policy Discontinuity Costs Ghana Billions Annually

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economists-warn-policy-discontinuity-costs-ghana-billions-annually/Leading economists and business executives have warned that Ghana’s pattern of resetting government priorities every election cycle stalls economic development and imposes enormous costs on taxpayers through abandoned infrastructure projects. Professor Peter Quartey of the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana emphasized that the country has long been […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economists-warn-policy-discontinuity-costs-ghana-billions-annually/

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Health Sector on Life Support — Stakeholders Demand Structural Reform

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-health-sector-on-life-support-stakeholders-demand-structural-reform/According to health experts, Ghana’s healthcare system is facing a severe crisis, driven by systemic inefficiencies, decaying infrastructure, and persistent policy mismanagement. Speaking at the Achimota Speaks Forum under the theme “Healthcare or Deathcare”, the panel of specialists called for urgent, strategic, and long-term reforms to rescue the health sector from what they describe as […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Isaac Kofi Dzokpo, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-health-sector-on-life-support-stakeholders-demand-structural-reform/

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2 w. ago Smugglers now control Ghana’s rice and sugar market – Importers blame gov’t inaction

Importers say smugglers have taken control of Ghana’s rice and sugar market. They warn that government inaction has allowed illegal trade to grow unchecked.

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3 w. ago Health experts warn Ghana risks ‘death care’ system if reforms aren’t prioritised

Health experts have raised deep concerns about Ghana’s healthcare system, warning that years of poor prioritisation, weak institutional discipline, political interference and chronic underinvestment are pushing the country closer to what they described as “death care” rather than true healthcare.

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3 w. ago Building Vaccine Confidence Through Accurate Reporting: Experts urge media to lead public health communication

Health experts, scientists, and journalists have renewed calls for stronger media engagement in promoting accurate vaccine information and countering misinformation to strengthen public confidence in immunisation across Ghana and Africa. This came to light at a joint training programme organised by the African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) in collaboration with the National Vaccine […]

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