Ghanaian Pharmaceutical conglomerate, Tobinco group in an effort to assist government’s combat of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic donated personal protective equipment (PPEs) among other essentials worth GH¢251,000 to the Ministry of Health yesterday. The essentials included 300 gallons of hand sanitisers, 12,000 packets of vitamin C tablets, 7,500 packets of Zinvite capsules, 4,800 packets … The post Tobinco
A nine-member Municipal Census Implementation Committee for the La Dade-Kotopon Municipal Assembly (LaDMA) was inaugurated on Thursday to spearhead the implementation of the Population and Housing Census (PHC) exercise expected in start on June 28 this year in the municipality. The committee, chaired by the Municipal Coordinating Director (MCD) of the assembly, Mr Daniel Nkrumah … The post LaDMA
At a time that the spirits of many across the world are dampened following the deadly coronavirus, which has claimed thousands of lives, Tyler Perry has started a challenge that has got people singing. The renowned American director and producer, in a bid to bring the world together and encourage them to look forward to … The post First Lady, musicians, others
In the wake of the Corona virus (COVID 19) pandemic, some celebrities especially musicians have added their voice to public education on safety and precautionary measures to prevent its spread. Among them is Vida Afriyie, a gospel musician who is helping to create awareness about the novel disease In an interview with Times Weekend, the … The post COVID-19: We
International gospel gem, Kwasi Mintah, has called on Ghanaians to collaborate with the government in the fight against COVID-19. According to him, the deadly respiratory ailment needed pragmatic measures and necessary support from the public to make the virus become history in the country. Speaking with Times Weekend in Accra on Thursday, the “Onyame Behwe” … The post Join govt
Economic life in Kumasi and other parts of the Ashanti Region took a break yesterday as a result of the disinfection of 286 markets to improve public health in the midst of the coronavirus spread. Accordingly, the usual hustle and bustle of traders, shoppers, head porters, commercial drivers, commuters, food vendors and even beggars in the various Central Business … The post K’si
Ghana’s confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases now stands at 136 as four new cases were recorded yesterday from regular surveillance systems. The surveillance refers to the ongoing collection of information among persons suspected to have contracted the disease. According to the Ghana Health Service (GHS), contact tracing has been initiated in the new cases. In total, … The post Ghana’s
An author and publisher in Accra, has donated GH¢30,000 in support of treatment of 30 mental health patients and management of mental health conditions in the Ledzokuku- Krowor Municipality (LEKMA). Nana Ama Buckman made the donation through BasicNeeds Ghana, a mental health and development advocacy organisation, which was already providing support for mental health patients … The post Publisher
The Upper West has become the third region in the country to record a coronavirus case. The patient, a 42-year-old man is said to have returned to the region eight days ago after travelling to the United States of America and Spain. Briefing the media on Friday, the Regional Minister, Dr Hafiz Bin Salih stated … The post Wa records first confirmed COVID-19 case appeared
Crime Check Foundation (CCF), a non-governmental organisation, on Wednesday, donated boxes of carbolic soap, hand sanitisers and Veronica buckets, totalling GH?9,000 to the Ghana Prisons Service to support the cause of the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). Mr Ibrahim Oppong Kwarteng, Executive Director of the foundation, who made the donation said the items would ensure the … The post NGO
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has raised an exceptional $3 billion in a three-year bond to help alleviate the economic and social impact the Covid-19 pandemic will have on livelihoods and Africa’s economies. The Fight Covid-19 Social bond, with a three-year maturity, garnered interest from central banks and official institutions, bank treasuries,and asset managers … The post COVID-19:
As part of efforts to support the government’s intervention to control the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), MTN Mobile Money (MoMo) has implemented some incentives to enable customers adopt MoMo for financial transactions. The initiative, approved by the Bank of Ghana would minimise the risk posed by handling cash. A statement signed and copied … The post MTN revises
A Court of Appeal judge yesterday dismissed an application seeking to stop the National Identification Authority (NIA) from carrying its mandatory function of Ghana Card registration in the Eastern Region. Justice Anthony Oppong who is sitting with additional responsibility as a high court judge said the applicants; Messrs Kevor Mark-Oliver and Emmanuel Akumatey Okrah failed to … The post Court
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