Community Engagement Forum addresses online sex exploitation

Engage Now Africa, in collaboration with various NGOs and Civil Society groups, organized a community engagement forum aimed at combating online sex exploitation in Ghana. 

The first cohort of the WADEMOS programme displaying their certificates
The first cohort of the WADEMOS programme displaying their certificates

WADEMOS grooming next generation of democratic defenders

The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) has mentored 15 young activists selected from across West Africa under its "Next Gen Initiative" to defend the fragile democracy within the sub-region.

Naaba Henry Abawine Amenga-Etego II seated during the ceremony
Naaba Henry Abawine Amenga-Etego II seated during the ceremony

Kandiga Chief marks enskinment golden jubilee - Calls for collective commitment to peace

A durbar has been organised to climax the golden jubilee celebration of the enskinment of Naaba Henry Abawine Amenga-Etego II as the Chief of Kandiga in the Kassena Nankana West District in the Upper East Region.

Sheikh Abdul Haroun Moomen (3rd from left), Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, receiving the ram and food items from Simon Amoh (4th from left), acting General Manager, MTN Northern Business District, during the presentation ceremony at the Kumasi Central Mosque
Sheikh Abdul Haroun Moomen (3rd from left), Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, receiving the ram and food items from Simon Amoh (4th from left), acting General Manager, MTN Northern Business District, during the presentation ceremony at the Kumasi Central Mosque

MTN supports Muslims in Ashanti

Telecommunications company MTN Ghana has presented assorted food items to the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, Sheikh Abdul Haroun Moomeen, as part of the company’s support to the Muslim community in the region.

Ohene Kwame Frimpong (middle), CEO, Salt 95.9 Fm, with chiefs and leadership of Asante Akyem Agogo cutting the tape of the two-unit classroom block for the Savior M. A. School. inset: The two-unit classroom block
Ohene Kwame Frimpong (middle), CEO, Salt 95.9 Fm, with chiefs and leadership of Asante Akyem Agogo cutting the tape of the two-unit classroom block for the Savior M. A. School. inset: The two-unit classroom block

Salt FM CEO undertakes development projects in Asante Akyem

A philanthropist, Ohene Kwame Frimpong, has initiated and undertaken projects to support the development goals of communities in the Asante Akyem North Municipality. 

 Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom (left) addressing the graduation ceremony
Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom (left) addressing the graduation ceremony

1st Batch of Nduom School of Business, Technology graduates

The Nduom School of Business and Technology (NSBT) has graduated its first cohort of 25 students and admitted 90 new students.

William Quaye (left), Founder, William and Muriel Foundation, presenting the machine to Dr Stephen Laryea, CCTH Medical Director
William Quaye (left), Founder, William and Muriel Foundation, presenting the machine to Dr Stephen Laryea, CCTH Medical Director

Cape Coast Teaching Hospital receives machine for blood-related diseases

The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH) has received an electrophoresis machine to aid in the effective analysis, diagnosis and treatment of blood-related diseases.

Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall — Director, Global Neglected Tropical Diseases  Programme of the World Health Organisation
Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall — Director, Global Neglected Tropical Diseases Programme of the World Health Organisation

Patients’ detention over bills non-payment human rights violation — WHO Director

Health facilities in Ghana and other parts of Africa have been advised against detaining patients who are unable to pay their medical bills after treatment.

Patrick Kuma-Aboagye — Director General of the Ghana Health Service
Patrick Kuma-Aboagye — Director General of the Ghana Health Service

Infections in healthcare facilities claim many lives — Report

A WaterAid report has shed light on an alarming toll of human infections in healthcare facilities in Ghana. 

Aba Bilson, Secretary, T T Brothers Ltd, presenting the items to Suzie Dzre, a mother representative of the Tema SOS Village
Aba Bilson, Secretary, T T Brothers Ltd, presenting the items to Suzie Dzre, a mother representative of the Tema SOS Village

T T Brothers supports Tema SOS Village

T T Brothers Limited, dealers in alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, has presented assorted items to the SOS Village at Tema.

Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa (inset), a pathologist, addressing participants in the  event. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY
Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa (inset), a pathologist, addressing participants in the event. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEYProf. Agyeman Badu Akosa (inset), a pathologist, addressing participants in the event. Picture: EDNA SALVO-KOTEY

Eat more local nutritious foods to avoid diseases — Prof. Akosa

A Cellular Pathologist, Lifestyle Wellness Consultant and former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, has said the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, fried foods and processed foods is highly associated with non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, heart diseases and diabetes.

A cardiac nurse at Yaaba Medical Services performing an electrocardiogram test on a patient
A cardiac nurse at Yaaba Medical Services performing an electrocardiogram test on a patient

Citizens advised to live healthy lifestyle for increased productivity

The public has been urged to live healthy lifestyle to protect  them from contracting illnesses, particularly cardiovascular diseases. 

 A Burkinabe refugee family in Ghana having a conversation with Shamima Muslim (left), UNHCR Islamic Philanthropy Supporter, at UNHCR’s Inaugural Ramadan Iftar
A Burkinabe refugee family in Ghana having a conversation with Shamima Muslim (left), UNHCR Islamic Philanthropy Supporter, at UNHCR’s Inaugural Ramadan Iftar

UNHCR rallies private sector, others to support Burkinabe refugees

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, has rallied the private sector, foundations and philanthropists to raise more than GH¢1.3 million in less than two weeks towards the maintenance of Burkinabe refugees in the country.

Cattle brought to livestock market in Tamale for sale
Cattle brought to livestock market in Tamale for sale

Livestock patronage low, prices skyrocket ... As Muslims mark Eid-ul-Fitr

The prices of livestock have shot up drastically in the wake of the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr by the Muslim community today and tomorrow.

SSNIT Director-General John Ofori-Tenkorang fired
John Ofori-Tenkorang — Director-General, SSNIT

SSNIT Director-General John Ofori-Tenkorang fired

The Director-General of the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT), John Ofori-Tenkorang has been sacked by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

Notice of list of dormant accounts held by Affinity Ghana Savings and Loans Limited
Notice of list of dormant accounts held by Affinity Ghana Savings and Loans Limited

Notice of list of dormant accounts held by Affinity Ghana Savings and Loans Limited

In accordance with the Banks and Specialized Deposit-Taking Institutions Act, 2016 (Act 930), we have published a list of accounts held with Affinity Ghana Savings & Loans Limited that have been dormant for a minimum of five (5) years on our website - www.affinityghana.com.

Julie Essiam  — Acting Commissioner-General, GRA
Julie Essiam — Acting Commissioner-General, GRA

GRA Commissioner-General intervenes: First batch HIV drugs out Friday

The first batch of drugs for the fight against HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria is expected to leave the Tema Port by the close of the week.

A group photo of the participants
A group photo of the participants

MESTI Director urges collaborative effort to address climate challenges

The WACA project coordinator and Director at MESTI, Dr Peter Derry, has called for collaborative action to tackle climate change. 

Jean Mensa — EC Chairperson
Jean Mensa — EC Chairperson

Voters’ registration May 7 to 27 - SALL included in exercise

All is set for this year’s voters’ registration exercise to be conducted across the country from May 7 to May 27, 2024.

Nelson Owusu Ansah (left), Deputy Chief Executive Officer  of the National Youth Authority, addressing social media youth leaders and influencers at the Koforidua seminar
Nelson Owusu Ansah (left), Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Authority, addressing social media youth leaders and influencers at the Koforidua seminar

Don't watch pornographic material on social media - NYA advises the youth

The youth have been cautioned against watching pornographic material, especially on social media platforms, since its effects could be detrimental to their well-being.

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