…confirmed cases rise to 68 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has confirmed that Ghana has applied for funds to fight the COVID-19. The IMF citing its African Department director, Abebe Aemro Salassie Tuesday March 24, 2020, says Ghana last week requested for a Rapid Credit Facility Disbursement to help fight the coronavirus. “Last week, the … The post Ghana
Christians and Muslims in Ghana are on Wednesday, March 25, uniting their faiths with prayer and fasting to seek divine assistance in ending the scourge of COVID-19 across the world. This follows the declaration of Wednesday, March 25 as a National Day of Fasting and Prayers by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, in a national broadcast, … The post Ghana in fasting
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (N&MC) in Ghana, on Tuesday, met with the core leadership of its stakeholder institutions to strategies towards a COVID-19 contingency Work Plan for the nursing and midwifery workforce. They pledged their solidarity with its members and other frontline workers expressing gratitude to them for their dedication to duty in the … The post Nurses
The Government has warned transport operators and local community members residing at the fringes of Ghana’s borders to desist from helping travellers to cross into the country. Mr Laud Afrifa, the Deputy Comptroller General at the Ghana Immigration Service, who gave the warning at a media briefing in Accra on the country’s COVID-19 status, said … The post Don’t
As the world celebrates TB day on Tuesday, civil society and communities working towards a TB-free Ghana, have expressed concern over the fact that many Ghanaians continue to get infected and die of the disease. They said the TB infection situation is now more complicated by the risks presented by COVID-19 on the nation’s health … The post Ghana must rise up now to end TB
Dr Winfred Ofosu, the Upper East Regional Director of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has entreated residents of the Region not to loiter about in town if they have no urgent businesses to execute. The advice was part of measures to ensure that residents stayed safe, and prevents the possible spread of the Coronavirus Disease … The post Stay home if you have no business
The Ghana National Education Campaign Coalition (GNECC) has urged government to fast track its proposed distance learning programme, using traditional media, especially radio and television. This, the Coalition said, would increase the possibility of every child benefitting from the programme. “We recommend the use of television and radio, which have an extensive reach so that … The post GNECC
A five-member Executive of the Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Ghana has been inducted into office. Mr Justice Stephen Oppong, a High Court Judge, swore the Executive into office with Mr Mawuko Afadzinu as President, a statement issued by the Institute and made available to the Ghana News Agency said. Other members are Mr Henry … The post Institute of Public
I spent my whole day on Saturday, March 21, debating the flu-like COVID-19 pandemic on social media. I was debating on the motion that Ghana at this stage, did not need the option of a lockdown. It looks like the majority calling for a lockdown, are doing so due to fear and others for the … The post COVID-19: What does it mean to have a lockdown? appeared first
Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has backed proposals for the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, following the wide spread coronavirus across the globe. With the International Olympic Committee (IOC) set to make a firm decision within the next four weeks on whether the games should be staged … The post GOC President
The Socialist Forum of Ghana (SFG) has called on government to establish a regime of random mass testing and use school buildings, hospitals and health facilities that have not yet been commissioned to serve as quarantine centres. A statement from the SFG, signed by Mr Blaise Tulo, the Convener of the Group and copied to … The post Socialist Forum calls
A 23-year-old construction worker who went into hiding for three years after an alleged robbery has been remanded into police custody by an Accra Circuit Court. Suleimana Shaibu allegedly robbed Mr Akwasi Nkansah Dwamena of GH¢15,000.00 in addition to three Galaxy mobile phones in March 2017. He pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit crime … The post Court remands fugitive robber
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