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Prof. Irene Agyepong
Prof. Irene Agyepong (left), Faculty Chair, Faulty of Public Health at Ghana College of Physician and Surgeon, briefing the press. With him is Prof. Tolib Mirzoev , London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), UK. Picture: ESTHER ADJORKOR ADJEI

Non-communicable diseases rising in West Africa - Research

Research conducted by West African health institutions has revealed a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancers within the region.

We need more young men to call Adhan - National Mosque
We need more young men to call Adhan - National Mosque

We need more young men to call Adhan - National Mosque

The National Mosque of Ghana has held a competition aimed at promoting, among the youth, the culture of offering Adhan, the Muslim call to Friday public worship (jumʿah) and to the five daily hours of prayer.

Ghana Institution of Surveyors inducts Dr. Arko-Adjei as President
Ghana Institution of Surveyors inducts Dr. Arko-Adjei as President

Ghana Institution of Surveyors inducts Dr. Arko-Adjei as President

Dr. Anthony Arko-Adjei, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Geomatic Engineering, Faculty of Civil and Geo-Engineering, College of Engineering at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has been inducted as the 54th President of the Ghana Institution of Surveyors (GhIS).

The GWL recently dredged the intake point at Sekyere Hemang to allow water to flow to the treatment plant
The GWL recently dredged the intake point at Sekyere Hemang to allow water to flow to the treatment plant

Two treatment plants on River Pra face possible shut down due to illegal mining

Two water treatment plants on River Pra in the Western and Central regions face possible shut down.

Daniel Appiah speaking at the event
Daniel Appiah speaking at the event

Daniel Appiah launches book to inspire humanity at 2024 Dreamers Conference

A life-changing and practical motivational book meant to uplift individuals and propel them towards achieving their dreams have been launched in Accra.

Labour Commission orders Teacher Unions to call of strike
Labour Commission orders Teacher Unions to call of strike

Labour Commission orders Teacher Unions to call off strike

The National Labour Commission (NLC) has ordered the three pre-tertiary teachers’ unions embarking on an industrial strike action to call it off immediately. 

Dr Eric Nkansah Director-General of GES
Dr Eric Nkansah Director-General of GES

GES instructs schools to remain open despite teacher strike

The Ghana Education Service (GES) has instructed heads of schools not to close down their institutions in spite of the ongoing teachers' strike. 

Kempinski hosts inaugural women’s summit to celebrate International Women’s Day

To commemorate the 2024 International Women’s Day, Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City Accra held its first-ever ‘Inspiring Women at Kempinski’ summit to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women from all walks of life. 

$45m pharmaceutical products locked up at port

Health commodities worth $45 million and purchased with Global Fund allocations to the country have been stuck at the port since August 2023 due to the importers’ inability to pay the import duties.

Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh
Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh

Prof. Benneh’s murder: Kwayisi jailed 30 years

The Accra High Court has sentenced a mason apprentice, Ebenezer Kwayisi, to 30 years imprisonment for his role in the murder of a former law lecturer at the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor Emmanuel Yaw Benneh.

 A member of the Accra Academy Robotic Club explaining the invention project at the Tech Expo at the Academic City University College in Accra
A member of the Accra Academy Robotic Club explaining the invention project at the Tech Expo at the Academic City University College in Accra

Academic City University holds annual Tech Expo

The Dean of Students and Community Affairs of Academic City University College, Dr Abena Engmann, has called for the establishment of a manufacturing facility that develops locally made, cost effective medical devices for the country and beyond Africa.

President Akufo-Addo (2nd from right) exchanging pleasantries with some of the Francophonie ambassadors after the  54th Anniversary of the International Organisation of La Francophonie in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO
President Akufo-Addo (2nd from right) exchanging pleasantries with some of the Francophonie ambassadors after the 54th Anniversary of the International Organisation of La Francophonie in Accra. Picture: SAMUEL TEI ADANO

Govt targets bilingual society for Ghana — President

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that the goal of the government is to ensure that Ghana becomes a bilingual country where English and French are spoken, together with its own indigenous languages. 

Samuel Kofi Dzamesi (3rd from left), Chief Executive Officer of BPA, with Lionel Wu (3rd from right), Managing Director of Cash-U Company Limited, and some dignitaries at the inauguration
Samuel Kofi Dzamesi (3rd from left), Chief Executive Officer of BPA, with Lionel Wu (3rd from right), Managing Director of Cash-U Company Limited, and some dignitaries at the inauguration

Cashew processing factory inaugurated at Bui

A cashew processing factory has been inaugurated at the Bui Generating Station (BGS) at Bui in the Banda District in the Bono Region to process raw cashew nuts and boost economic growth in the area. 

A pay loader clearing refuse into a tipper truck at the Okonya community to be carted away
A pay loader clearing refuse into a tipper truck at the Okonya community to be carted away

Zoomlion clears decades-old refuse dumps in Eastern Region

Waste management company, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development (MLGDRD) cleared decades-old refuse dumps in the Eastern Region.

Ghana marks International Day of Forests

Ghana joins the international community to mark this year’s International Day of Forests (IDF), with the Forestry Commission underscoring the need for investment in innovative technologies to promote forest preservation and conservation.

Dr Eric Nkansah (3rd from right), Director-General of GES, and Wendy Enyonam Addy-Lamptey (right), Head of National Office of WAEC, Ghana, with the winners after the presentation of the awards
Dr Eric Nkansah (3rd from right), Director-General of GES, and Wendy Enyonam Addy-Lamptey (right), Head of National Office of WAEC, Ghana, with the winners after the presentation of the awards

Ghana tops all at WAEC Excellence Awards

Ghana on Tuesday swept all the top three International Excellence Awards instituted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) to honour candidates with outstanding performance at the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE).

Divine Exorgbe (3rd from right), President of GASOW, presenting a citation to Rev. Dr Comfort Asare (left), Director, Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. With them are some officials of the GASOW. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY
Divine Exorgbe (3rd from right), President of GASOW, presenting a citation to Rev. Dr Comfort Asare (left), Director, Social Welfare Department, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection. With them are some officials of the GASOW. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY

Recognise, support social workers — Stakeholders

Speakers at a national symposium to commemorate World Social Work Day in Ghana have called for greater acknowledgement and support for social work practice in the country to enhance professional service delivery.

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