Good eyesight and learning are not separable – GES Director

Madam Pascaline Ninfaakang, the Nandom Municipal Director of the Ghana Education Service (GES), has reiterated the importance of good eyesight of school children in ensuring effective learning.

She said that, notwithstanding, some children with diff…

Adolescent health, nutrition conference held in Tamale

A conference on Adolescent Health and Nutrition has been held to discuss major factors influencing this group and other youth-friendly health services in the Northern Region.

It would further discuss the lessons regarding access and utilisation of t…

Police Officer interdicted over alleged assault

The Ghana Police Service has interdicted a Police Officer for allegedly assaulting an individual at Takoradi in the Western Region.

A news brief from the Police said the officer, General Corporal Wise Bessey, stationed at the Takoradi District Polic…

Adolescent pregnancy rate drops in Eastern Region

Adolescent pregnancy rate in the Eastern Region dropped from 13.1 per cent in 2019 to 5.9 per cent in 2023.

Within the period 365 adolescent girls who got pregnant attended school during pregnancy or after delivery, while 96 also chose to learn a sk…