The Ghana Health Service (GHS) will launch a mass cholera vaccination campaign in the Western Region, beginning today, December 15, and running through Thursday, December 19. The initiative will cover four Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) severely affected by the cholera outbreak. This decision comes in response to the rising number of cholera cases […]
Fifty (50) people get infected with HIV each day, while 34 people die of AIDS-related causes, the Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) has said. According to Dr Kyeremeh Atuahene, the Director-General of the Ghana AIDS Commission, these needless new infections and AIDS deaths could have been prevented if persons living with HIV (PLHIV) were diagnosed and […]
The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has issued an urgent notice to customers using Nuri Prepaid Meters, advising them to top up their meter credit sufficiently to last at least one month. This measure is to prevent vending disruptions during an ongoing upgrade of the Standard Transfer Specifications (STS) metering systems, which includes the Nuri […]
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced the job vacancy of Assistant Director in its office in Paris, France. Document below
Dengue fever, an illness transmitted by mosquitoes, which can lead to severe flu-like symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications, has recently surged in Ghana. As the number of cases rises, it’s crucial to stay informed and take preventive measures. This article explores the basics of dengue, its symptoms, prevention strategies and the importance of community action. What […]
The Minister of Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, has announced that the ministry will embark on a limited recruitment of teachers into Senior High Schools. In a Facebook post dated July 30, the Minister disclosed that the recruitment process will commence next week. He urged potential teachers to be on the lookout for details regarding […]
The Electoral Commission (EC) will conduct a mop-up registration exercise from August 1 to August 3, 2024, at all 268 district offices, 41 prison centres, and 26 public universities. The EC has assured that it will address network issues and other logistical challenges ahead of the registration exercise. This information was disclosed during the Inter-Party […]
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stressed the need for Ghana and the rest of Africa to implement holistic policies and measures that will halve the number of crashes, injuries and deaths related to road accidents by 2030 in accordance with Target 3.6 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The global health institution said those […]
Ghana’s oil revenue has increased to US$840m in the first half of 2024. This amount represents a 36% increase compared to the US$540 million recorded during the same period in 2023. The total petroleum revenue receipts consist of proceeds from oil liftings, corporate tax, surface rental, as well as interest on the Petroleum Fund account. […]
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn in 16 persons to the Courts of Appeal in response to challenges of an overburdened court system in the country. They are Justices Charles Gyemfi Danquah, Gifty Dokyen, Kofi Akrowuah, Richard Mac Kogyapwah, Kwasi Boakye, Alexander Osei Tutu, Francis Obiri and Lydia Osei Marfo. The rest are Justices […]