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Kumasi: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated essential medical equipment to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in support of the Heal Komfo Anokye Project (HeKAP), a major renovation initiative spearheaded by His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. According to Ghana News Agency, Elder Isaac K. Morrison, the Second Counsellor in the Africa West Area Presidency of the Church, described the donation as a compassionate and prayerful response to a request made by the Heal KATH Project team about a year ago. Elder Morrison emphasized that the donated items are instruments of healing and expressions of

Accra: The Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has commissioned a Wellness Centre to promote preventive health and enhance productivity among its staff. The facility, located within the premises of the Coordinating Council, aims to provide regular health screening, counseling, and health education services for employees while fostering a culture of prevention rather than treatment. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Linda Ocloo, the Regional Minister, who commissioned the facility on Thursday, said it represented a direct investment in the most valuable asset of the regional coordinating council. The initiative aligned with the Ministry of Health’s broader vision of ensuring

Tamale: African governments have been urged to defend the continent’s interest in global climate negotiations and ensure that international commitments on climate adaptation and financing yield tangible benefits for vulnerable communities across Africa. According to Ghana News Agency, this call was contained in a joint declaration presented to the Northern Regional Minister by a coalition of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), youth groups, and community movements under the banner of the African Caravans for Climate Justice. The coalition undertook a health walk through some principal streets of Tamale under the theme: ‘Walk for Just Energy Transition Financing for Africa’ before presenting

Accra: The launching of a policy by President John Dramani Mahama, which ensures that all fees for persons with disabilities at accredited public tertiary institutions are fully covered by the state, has been met with excitement and fun-fair within the disability community in Ghana. This policy was part of the Government’s reset agenda, which seeks to realign national priorities toward justice, equity, and opportunity. According to Ghana News Agency, there is a group of persons greatly affected by disability who continues to murmur despite the excitement by the rest. The community of parents and caregivers of persons with disabilities, especially

Aboabo: In observance of World Breast Cancer Month, Prudential Bank Limited has organized a breast cancer screening exercise for 200 women at Aboabo in the Asokore Mampong Municipality. Eighteen medical professionals from Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital and Manhyia Government Hospital facilitated the screening exercise. The initiative is part of the bank’s annual corporate social responsibility efforts, focusing on health to provide necessary screenings for individuals who may not afford hospital visits. According to Ghana News Agency, the month of October is dedicated annually to raising awareness, honoring the millions of lives impacted by breast cancer, and reaffirming a global commitment

Accra: StyleByFef, a fashion retail brand under the XFAR Group, has donated assorted items and cash worth over GHS10,000 to the Osu Children’s Home as part of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative to support underprivileged children. The donation, which included food supplies, sanitary items, and GHS5,000 cash, was led by Mr Rex Agbo, Managing Director of XFAR Group, and Mrs Esthella Fakor Fiakegbe, Managing Partner of StyleByFef. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Agbo stated that the gesture was part of the company’s vision of ‘leadership and utility for posterity.’ He emphasized that true leadership involves creating value for

Accra: Mr. Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, the Deputy Minister of the Interior, has called for renewed commitment to innovation and collaboration to strengthen Ghana’s security and safety systems. Ghana must adapt to the changing security environment by embracing research, digital innovation, and cross-sector partnerships that enhance her resilience and national preparedness, he said. Mr. Terlabi made the call whilst delivering the keynote address at the maiden Ghana Security and Safety Conference and Expo on Friday in Accra. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was themed ‘Innovating for Safety: Strengthening National Preparedness Against Emerging Threats’ and brought together government officials, academia,