When it comes to implementation of social protection strategies to alleviate poverty and transform lives of the socially excluded in Ghana and beyond, the work of the Islamic Council for Development and Humanitarian Services (ICODEHS) is exemplary. The implementation of its poverty alleviation strategies are phenomenal; impacting numerous lives and bringing hope to the less-privileged, … The post ICODEHS’
Like all other viral infections, testing can be achieved at early stages by molecular testing methodologies including Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Southern Blotting, and other similar blots. Serological testing methods based on antigen, antibody measurements appearing in many forms including strip tests and ELISA, are good alternatives. Although both methods are useful in viral disease … The post COVID-19
The Ranking Member of the Defence and Interior Committee in Parliament, James Agalga has appealed to Ghanaians within the lockdown zones to be law-abiding to avoid clashes with the security agencies. Footages circulating on social media showed cases of police and military brutalities against citizens on the first day of the lockdown in Accra and … The post Obey lockdown rules to
As part of measures to ensure transparency in the management of scholarships in the country, Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia yesterday launched a new digital platform for the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat to receive scholarship applications online.
The police and military have stepped up its operational measures in Accra to enforce the partial lockdown announced by President Nana Addo DankwaAkufo-Addo on March 27, as it entered into day two. This follows abuse of the restrictions by some individuals on the first day of the implementation of the lockdown in some areas within … The post Police,
The Tema Regional Police Command yesterday deployed 330 security personnel to supervise the implementation of the 14-day lockdown ordered by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the Tema Metropolis, Ashaiman, Tema West and Kpone-Katamanso municipalities. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Friday night announced a partial lockdown of … The post Tema
Thirty-one of the 152 persons who have contracted the deadly coronavirus (COVID-19) disease and receiving care at various health facilities in the country have been treated and discharged, Health Minister, Kwaku Agyeman-Manu, has disclosed. They would, however, be observed from their homes
Vodafone has assured Ghanaians of its continued support following the government’s decision to partially lock down the Greater Accra and Ashanti Regions as part of measures to minimise the spread of the Coronavirus. According to the company, it recognised that it has a critical role to play as an essential service provider during this pandemic … The post Vodafone
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has extended the deadline for meeting the minimum capital requirements for the banking and specialised deposit-taking institutions, as well as payment service providers and electronic money issuers. The BoG in a press statement issued in Accra yesterday, signed by its Secretary, Ms Sandra Thompson and copied to the Ghanaian Times, … The post BoG
A team of private sector players have launched a GH?100million innovative fund ‘The Ghana COVID-19 Private Sector Fund’ to complement the government’s efforts to fight the rapid spread of the COVID-19 in the country. The fund will be used to resource health facilities with supplies and equipment and promote desired citizenry behaviours required to overcome … The post GH?100m
Appointees of the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo have pledged 50 per cent of their monthly salaries for the next three months, towards the COVID-19 Trust Fund. These appointees include all ministers of state, the Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, the deputy chiefs of staff, Secretary to the President, Secretary to … The post Govt appointees pledge salaries
A former chairman of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Mr. Kwame Jantuah is demanding that government comes clear on how it is going to ensure accountability for the use of funds it is demanding from legally appropriated oil funds, for COVID 19 emergency expenditure. According to Mr. Jantuah,
The Office of the Head of the Local Government Service (LGS) on Monday directed chief directors, regional and metropolitan, municipal and district coordinating directors in the restricted jurisdictions to stay at post and support their political heads. A statement signed by Dr Nana Ato Arthur, the Head of the LGS, and copied to the Ghana … The post Heads of Local Government
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sent a heartfelt message of condolence to the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on the passing of Ghana legend Opoku Afriyie. In a letter signed by CAF General Secretary, Abdelmounaim Bah and sent to the GFA General Secretary on Monday, CAF, expressed sympathy to the late Afriyie’s family and … The post CAF commiserates
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