Balance of payments and inward remittances compilation and analysis: Case of Ghana from 2016 to 2022

This is the concluding part of the article which was first published last Tuesday 20th August 2024 edition of the Daily Graphic.

Hidden battle: Asymptomatic malaria, impact

Malaria is a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) spread by mosquitoes.

Professor Francis Kwesi Nkrumah, then as a consultant paediatrician, was in 2016 rewarded for his efforts towards polio eradication in Ghana and Africa
Professor Francis Kwesi Nkrumah, then as a consultant paediatrician, was in 2016 rewarded for his efforts towards polio eradication in Ghana and Africa

An Interview with Professor Francis Nkrumah

­Professor Francis Nkrumah (PFN), the first-born child of Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah, until his death on Sunday, 30 June 2024, was Professor Emeritus at the University of Ghana Medical School, located in Accra, Ghana. 

Atimpoku
Atimpoku
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People and Places: Atimpoku

Atimpoku, a popular town located along the Tema – Akosombo road, is the administrative capital of the Asuogyaman District in the Eastern Region of Ghana. 

Dr Victor Asoala, making a presentation on health surveillance 
Dr Victor Asoala, making a presentation on health surveillance 
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Strengthening Ghana’s epidemics preparedness response through health surveillance 

Maintaining an alertness to surprises is not only relevant in the security agencies but equally important in the health sector. The reason is that when the health sector remains battle-ready to handle any health hazards such as epidemics and pandemics, it makes it easier for the health of the citizens to be well-secured and protected. 

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Who depends on leadership?

The answer to that question is “Everyone depends on leadership!”  Leadership is an art.  It is a subject to be learned and understood just as the ability to write and read is a secular skill, which needs to be learned.

Fr. Andrew Campbell with persons suffering from leprosy
Fr. Andrew Campbell with persons suffering from leprosy

Father Andrew Campbell, SVD: The "living saint" of Ghana's marginalised

For many, he passes for the description "Living Saint" but, he considers himself an unworthy servant of humanity. Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1946, his formative years were marked by a deep sense of empathy and a desire to alleviate the suffering of others.

There's no need to shower every day – here's why

Is washing ourselves very frequently necessary? Some experts believe that everyday showering is based more on a 'social contract' than actual need.

Prince Harry
The Duke of Sussex arriving at Clarence House in London

Harry back in UK to visit King

King Charles has been pictured for the first time since his cancer diagnosis as the Duke of Sussex arrived in the UK to visit his father.

These scrap metal dealers expose themselves and others to health risks
These scrap metal dealers expose themselves and others to health risks

Accra’s e-waste quagmire - An existential threat

Thick, dark and foggy smoke made its way into the atmosphere. The dense clouds of smoke containing toxic gasses spread across the Old Fadama slum, located at Agbogbloshie in the Greater Accra Region, impeding vision beyond 30 metres.

The Mallam interchange
The Mallam interchange

People and Places: Mallam Interchange

The Mallam Interchange is a dual carriage loop interchange that connects two major highways at Mallam, a suburb of Accra. 

The Yapei bridge
The Yapei bridge

People and Places: Yapei Bridge

The Yapei Bridge is a steel bridge over the White Volta at Yapei, a town on the Kumasi-Tamale highway in the Central Gonja District of the Savannah Region of Ghana. It is one of two bridges at Buipe and Yapei on the stretch that crosses the Black Volta and the White Volta respectively.

It is common to find some monkeys gathered on top of trees at the sanctuary

Living with monkeys at Boabeng- Fiema

Story & pictures by Lydia Ezit, BOABENG-FIEMA
Two traditional wardens who first served at the Boabeng-Fiema Monkey Sanctuary in the Nkoranza North District of the Bono East Region are said to have died as virgins to maintain the sanctuary.

The farm hands are conveyed on a truck to work on farms for a daily wage of GH¢50

Tuobodom youth abandon school for tomato farming

Tuobodom, a town located in the bono East Region, is home to a group of “wealthy young men” whose prosperity comes from tomato farming.

Hot pepper demonstration farm
Hot pepper demonstration farm

Boosting vegetable production: 10,000 Bono farmers to benefit from Abesim learning farm

The lack of access to improved seeds, particularly for vegetables, remains a huge challenge to some farmers in the Bono Region, one of the food baskets of the country.

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