Education
GNAPS calls for urgent subsidy of BECE charges for private schools
The Ghana National Association of Private Schools (GNAPS) is calling for an urgent subsidy of the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) charges for private schools. According to the association, the unfair system must be abolished as it impedes the rights of private school students. Speaking to Starr News, President of the Association, Prof. Damasus Tuurosong, […]
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Dumsor: We’ve not cancelled surgeries – Korle Bu
Management of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital has denied reports that some critical surgeries were cancelled on Monday, April 29 due to power outages bedeviling the facility in recent times. Reports emerged in the media on Monday that patients requiring critical medical procedures were returned to their wards due to the power outages popularly known […]
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Business
CEO of Equity Health Insurance honoured at Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray
Chief Executive Officer of Equity Health Insurance, Elton Fedrick Afari has been honoured together with other mentors at the prestigious ‘Entrepreneurship with Bola Ray’ closing event. As part of Bola Ray ‘s effort to express his gratitude to the mentors, Mr Afari,he rest of the mentors were recognized for their outstanding contributions towards the guidance […]
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Health
Eat healthy foods to attain anti-ageing goals – Nutritionist
Mr. Raphael Kwabena Angmortey, the Nutrition Officer of Ada East, has said that a beautiful, glowing, and anti-ageing skin is not necessarily based on cosmetic products but rather on eating a variety of fruits and vegetables. Mr. Angmortey told the Ghana News Agency in an interview that most fruits and vegetables, such as blackberries, carrots, […]
Health
More than 40 facilities completed under Akufo-Addo- Dr Okoe-Boye
The Akufo-Addo Government since it took office has completed more than 40 health facilities across the country towards improving healthcare delivery, Dr Bernard Okoe-Boye, Representative of the President at the Ministry of Health, has said. The 40 facilities, he said, include polyclinics, district centres, specialised units, and CHPS compounds, adding that all the facilities were […]
Health
Psoriatic Arthritis: Learn the Warning Signs
Psoriatic arthritis happens when your body’s immune system causes inflammation of your joints and surrounding structures (entheses) that connect to your bone. About a third of people who have psoriasis get psoriatic arthritis. Symptoms may be severe and get worse quickly. They can also be mild and get worse slowly over many years. This disease can happen at any age, but it’s usually found in people […]
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General
Sokode: Chiefs and people cuts sod for health facility
By: Seraphine Nyuiemedi The Chiefs and people of Sokode, have cut sod for the construction of a health facility at Sokode- Etoe, in the Ho Municipality of the Volta Region. The facility is intended to address the community’s long-standing healthcare delivery challenges. Currently, residents of Sokode, are forced to rely on a single classroom CHIPS […]
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GHS to embark on COVID-19 vaccination exercise May 4
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has declared a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign in response to escalating infections at various healthcare facilities. Set to commence from May 4 to May 10, 2024, the vaccination exercise aims to curb the surge in cases, particularly in parts of Greater Accra, which has recorded the highest numbers so far. […]
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Health
NIC ends 2023 blood donation campaign to National Blood Bank with 2,203units
In line with its Corporate Social responsibility activities, the National Insurance Commission in collaboration with the Insurance Industry, has donated 2,203 units of blood to help restock the National Blood Bank. The blood was donated by staff of insurance companies regionally including head offices and NIC. Statistics shows that Kumasi donated 474 units followed by […]
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Editors Pick
Icebergs in Bank Numbers: Health vigilance beyond pricing
As Ghana’s banking sector approaches the crucial milestone of publishing financial results by the end of April 2024, it’s essential to remember that these figures are not mere numbers but a measure of the health of our financial institutions, which is the backbone of our nation’s economic prosperity. Financial results of banks offer valuable insights […]
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Features
Unsafe abortion and unprotected sex activities affecting health of Adolescents
Agnes Malebna, (Not real name) was rushed in by her family to the Tinguri CHPS Out Patients Department (OPD) in the West Mamprusi Municipality in the North East Region already emaciated, dehydrated and anaemic having lost so much blood. The examination conducted by the medical team making efforts to keep her alive indicated it was […]
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Ghana records average of 9,900 snakebites annually
The country recorded 59,600 snakebite cases between 2015 and 2020, the first time such data has been put together. This means, on average, 9,900 snakebites are recorded in the country each year. The cases were higher in males with an average of 5,600 snakebites per year than in females, which had 4,300 snakebites a year. […]
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News
GRAFT Foundation to offer free reconstructive surgeries in Ashanti Region
By Maltiti Sayida Sadick In a bid to extend compassionate care and transformative reconstructive surgical interventions, the GRAFT Foundation has announced its upcoming mission to provide free reconstructive surgeries for individuals in need across the Ashanti region of Ghana. With a legacy spanning 11 years of changing lives, the foundation continues to be a beacon […]
Health
MHA declares May as Purple Month for mental health awareness
In a significant move towards promoting mental health well-being, the Mental Health Authority of Ghana, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and various stakeholders, has designated May as “Purple Month,” dedicated to mental health awareness. This initiative places Ghana in line with other countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, which also […]
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Fashion | Lifestyle
The Rise of Barefoot Shoes: Why Ditching Heels and Soles Can Benefit Your Health and Happiness
By Prince Dankwa For many centuries, Ghanaians had grown used to being barefoot. It permitted unrestricted foot movement across Ghana’s diverse landscape, which ranges from soft sandy beaches to rugged highlands and all points in between. But we’ve become disconnected from this history in recent decades with modernization and as shoes in Western design […]
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Godwin Attram, Maxwell Konadu, three others earn national team appointments
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has appointed five coaches to lead the national teams in its efforts to enhance youth football’s developmental structures. They are Godwin Attram, Maxwell Konadu, Yaw Preko, Abdul Karim Zito, and Nurudeen Amadu. Four of these coaches have been assigned to the newly formed male national teams, U-15, U-18, U-19, and […]
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Health
USAID’s FAO donates 100,000 Anthrax vaccines to protect Ghanaians and livestock
By Joyce Kantam Kolamong and Patience Nawang Vaccines teach the immune systems of humans and animals how to create antibodies that protect them from diseases. Vaccines have proven to be effective, safe and reduce disease burden while increasing survival rates. For this reason, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced a donation […]
Business
Stanbic executive calls for involvement of financial institutions in wholesale electricity market
Sydney Nii Ayitey Tetteh, Executive Vice President, Energy and Infrastructure at Stanbic Bank Ghana, has emphasized the important role of financial institutions in the soon to be implemented wholesale electricity market. He made this statement at the Electricity Market Conference held at the Volta Residence, Akuse in the Eastern Region. The Electricity Market Conference had […]
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