Government has in consultation the leadership of transport operators, lifted the COVID-19 restrictions in the transport sector.
This, would allow for full capacity in the domestic airplanes, taxis, commercial vehicle (trotros) and buses…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Sunday expressed his gratitude to Ghanaians for their prayers during his self-isolation period.
"I want, at the outset, to thank all of you for your prayers and expressions of good wishes when do…
The Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS)in collaboration with the Swiss Red Cross has donated some mango seedlings to Community Disaster Preparedness and Response Teams (CDPRTs) volunteers in four districts across the Upper East Region.
The d…
The Ghana Civil Society Organisations Platform on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has called on Government to do more to lessen the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on the poor and vulnerable persons.
A release by the sub-platfor…
Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a waste management, and sanitation firm, on Thursday undertook massive disinfection exercises to stem the spread of the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) in the Ahafo Region.
So far, Ahafo has recorded 166 COVID-19…
The Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO), has procured and distributed some logistics to Early Childhood Development Promoters in the Builsa North district.
The items are 20 bicycles, 20 school bags, and T-shir…
The well-being of children, particularly the girl-child in this era of the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic must be a major concern of parents and guardians, more importantly at a time that schools have been closed down.
The girl-c…
The construction sector in Ghana will boom if local companies are engaged to work on projects, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Berves Engineering, Mr Solomon Gyan, has said.
He said the local construction companies, like their foreign …
Mr Kofi Amoakohene, the Bono East Regional Minister on Thursday assured government's commitment to making Ghana a safer place with clean an disease free environment at Techiman, the regional capital.
He said government would continue to…
It’s often hard, as a parent, to know how sick or hurt your kid really is. Like when you think they have a mild stomach bug and it turns out to be appendicitis. Or you’re awoken by a hair-raising barking cough and rush to the ER, only to b…
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A total of 75 Community Development Monitors (CDMs) in the Ho-West District have undergone a day's training to gain skills to track development projects of the Assembly in the communities.
The CDMs were drawn from 15 communities in the …
The Coastal Development Authority (CODA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development (MoFAD), on Tuesday, handed over 300outboard motors to fishermen in nine districts in the Central Region.
The beneficia…
A 12-member Upper West Regional Disaster Management Committee has been inaugurated in accordance with law to prevent disasters and mitigate their effects on lives, property when they occur.
The functions of the Committee include; prepar…
The Crops Research Institute (CRI) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), is developing six improved cassava varieties for planting by Ghanaian farmers.
The project, a brainchild of the Alliance for Green Revoluti…
Home-made cloth face masks likely need a minimum of two layers, and preferably three, to prevent the dispersal of viral droplets from the nose and mouth that are associated with the spread of COVID-19, indicates a video case study publishe…
The World Health Organization (WHO) says more than 10,000 healthcare workers have tested positive for Covid-19 in sub-Saharan Africa since the beginning of the pandemic.
That's about 10% of all medics who've become infected by coronavir…
Despite the challenges presented by the novel coronavirus pandemic, HIVAIDS interventions have chalked modest increases in coverage in the Western Region.
By end of June 2020, 18, 867 HIV/AIDS clients in the region knew their status, gi…
The Ghana Health Service, AstraZeneca and PATH Ghana, have marked one-year anniversary of the launch of the Healthy Heart Africa programme in Ghana.
The Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) programme has conducted over 275,800 blood pressure scre…
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has identified family ties, familiarity among relatives and friends as a major challenge confronting the efforts at fighting the spread of the novel coronavirus disease.
"In spite of th…
The Gas Tanker Drivers Association has called on the National Petroleum Authority (NPA) to re-consider the intended implementation of the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM).
The Association indicated that the pilots of the mo…
The Tema West Municipal Assembly (TWMA) has urged residents to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 prevention protocols to ensure their safety.
Mrs Adwoa Amoako, Tema West Municipal Chief Executive, made the call in a sessional address duri…
The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) in the Builsa North District of the Upper East Region has taken education on COVID-19 to clients at the Out-Patient Department and Reproductive Child Health Unit of the Sandema District ho…
The West Africa Health Organization (WAHO), marks 33rd anniversary milestone as the Health Institution of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
In a statement signed by Professor Stanley Okolo, Director General, WAHO a…
Mastercard Foundation Launches 10-Year Plan to Enable 3 Million Young People in Uganda to Access Dignified Work
The Mastercard Foundation today announced its Young Africa Works strategy in Uganda, which has set a goal to enable more tha…
South Texas Blood & Tissue Center Marks Three Months of Using Biolog-id’ s Cutting-Edge Solution Supporting the Manufacturing and Distribution of COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma
Biolog-id, LLC, a world leader in connected solutions for blo…
The workplace and the education sector can now create new, sustainable models which are accessible, inclusive and qualitative
It is no news that the outbreak and proliferation of Covid-19 have had some of the most acute implications on…
Having produced half a million protective aprons for front line health care workers, Nissan Sunderland is handing over the project reins to HMP Northumberland.
A 57-strong team of staff volunteers at the plant have manufactured the apro…
A RENOWNED UK-based research and development company is part of a consortium which has won a major contract as part of a £40million government initiative to kick start a clean energy economic recovery.
The UK Government-funded programme…
The coronavirus pandemic has exposed the potential vulnerability of the world’s food supply chains. This is galvanising governments in emerging economies to boost domestic production through new agricultural inputs and investment in agri-t…
More than 10 000 health workers in 40 African countries have contracted the virus since the pandemic began
Evelyn Narki Dowuona bears a great responsibility at Ga East Municipal Hospital in the Ghanaian capital Accra, where, as in much …
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has expressed surprise at reports which claimed that he was flown to the United Kingdom for treatment because he had tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
In his first public comme…
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has debunked claims suggesting it has plans to review the Junior High School (JHS) and Senior High School (SHS) duration.
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A press statement addressing the issue said t…
FLY Zipline Ghana Limited had delivered 79,800 medical products to 945 health facilities within its service range as of the end of June 2020.
The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Bernard Okoe Boye, told Parliament that 47,100 of such deliv…
The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has launched a book as part of its contribution to improving quality pre-tertiary education in the country.
The five-chapter book titled, "The GNAT Standpoint on Education," outlines the…
Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, said the COVID-19 outbreak is posing significant challenges to the economy, eroding the gains made for growth and jobs in the previous years.
He said sectors such as the hotel and hospitality …
Ghana has recorded revenue shortfall of GH¢13.6 billion and an unanticipated “but necessary” expenditures of approximately GH¢11.
7 billion due to COVID-19, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, the Minister of Finance, has said on Thursday.
“...This w…
Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta on Thursday announced the extension of free water and electricity supplies to consumers.
The relief package was instituted by the government in response to the economic and social challenges of the Covid-…
Fishermen in Anomabo have received smart phones for the piloting of an Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU)-ICT mobile App for monitoring, documenting and reporting fishing activities.
The initiative forms part of the "Far Ban Bo" …
Dr Bertrand Agilinko, the Acting Medical Superintendent of the Sandema District Hospital, has advised clinical health professionals not to over concentrate on Intravenous (IV) administration of some drugs to the neglect of other forms of t…
The second phase of the mass disinfection exercise in the Volta Region, set to begin next week, would be extended to control pests.
Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, the Volta Regional Minister, told a stakeholders' forum in Ho that the next stag…
The Wassa East District has trained 50 peer educators in COVID-19 prevention measures as part of efforts to step up awareness and reduce the spread of the disease.
The volunteers drawn from 25 communities would complement the work of …
The Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development has disinfected a total of 96 markets and other public places in the Western North region as part of efforts to manage and contain the spread of COVID-19.
The two day exercise, in …
The Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) has taken another giant step towards infection prevention and control by producing chlorine for use at the facility and other health institutions.
The TTH Pharmacy Manufacturing Team began on-site gen…
Mr Samuel Antobam, the Coordinator of the Ghana Highways Authority Axle Load Control Programme, has called for strict enforcement of the Axle Load regulations to help reduce overloading and improve the life span of the country's road netwo…
Power supply and its reliability in the Volta and Oti regions have improved significantly following intensified maintenance works, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has said.
The Company said the move was to enable people to stay a…
Government has completed the expansion of the Kumasi South District Hospital to enhance quality healthcare delivery, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has announced.
Dr Kuma-Aboagye said th…
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centre for Disease Control (CDC) have formed a committee to advise and provide support into research into traditional remedies for Covid-19.
The experts sitting in the committee will ad…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed the Minister for Communications to suspend the implementation of its orders to the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) to reduce its channels on the national Digital Terrestrial Televisio…
A total of 254 staff of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi have tested positive for covid-19 since the outbreak in the country.
Two Hundred and three (203) out of the number have, however, recovered and were back at pos…
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