Hypertension is becoming an alarming public health concern in Ghana, with many people living with the condition without knowing it. Health experts say the situation is worsening as lifestyle changes, environmental factors, and limited awareness continue to fuel the growing burden of high blood pressure across the country. A physician specialist and nephrologist at Korle […]
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has declared March 16 to 20, 2026, as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Week nationwide. The week will be observed under the theme: “Adoption of Innovation and Technology to enhance access to Justice Delivery through Alternative Dispute Resolution.” A statement issued by the Judicial Service and signed by Ms Christiana Puorideme, Acting […]
The Director-General of the Road Safety Commission, Abraham Amaliba, has outlined plans for a more technology-driven approach to traffic monitoring in Ghana through the Traffitech initiative. The project, he noted, will deploy digital cameras at strategic points on major roads to detect traffic offences such as speeding and reckless driving. Speaking on JoyNews’ The Law […]
The Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) has passed a resolution banning the open display of salt in food establishments across the city in a bid to reduce excessive salt consumption and tackle rising cases of hypertension among residents.Herbs & Spices In a statement issued on Friday, March 13, the Assembly said the decision was approved during […]
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has clarified that the current fee for vehicle onboarding under its digital registration exercise is GH¢25, urging the public not to pay any amount beyond this charge. In a statement issued on Tuesday, January 27, 2028, the Authority explained that the vehicle onboarding exercise, which “began fully in the year […]
Ghanaian parents are being advised to reconsider buying toy guns for their wards, especially during the festive season. The Ghana National Commission on Small Arms and Light Weapons has warned that allowing children to play with toy guns can make them see violence as a normal part of life. A recent incident in the Amansie […]
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has stated that the government has finalised the policy framework for the Primary Healthcare Programme and is now implementing steps to roll it out later this year. He disclosed this while speaking to the media after a bilateral meeting with the Regional Director of the World Health Organisation […]
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has urged the public to exercise caution after uncovering a dangerous cybercrime scheme in which criminals are exploiting WhatsApp Web to steal banking credentials and one-time passwords (OTPs), including mobile money verification codes, from unsuspecting users in Ghana. In a statement by CSA on Tuesday, January 27, the attack largely […]
Public and private institutions have been urged to deepen collaboration with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) to uphold the principles of Ghana’s Data Protection Act as the country accelerates its digital transformation. Mohammed Adams Sukparu, the Deputy Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, said investments in digital identity systems, mobile money platforms, e-government services […]
The government should undertake a comprehensive review of curriculum and assessment systems at all levels to enhance relevance, the National Education Forum, has advocated. Priority, it said, must be accorded to the provision of resources for curriculum implementation and assessment. The forum also said parent-teacher associations, faith-based organisations, and alumni associations were key stakeholders in […]