Day: June 17, 2025

Accra: The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) has launched a Human Milk Bank in the country, marking a significant step forward in providing access to breast milk for families in need. This initiative is the first of its kind in Ghana and aims to bridge the gap in breast milk access. According to Ghana News Agency, the Human Milk Bank will collect milk voluntarily from breastfeeding mothers, tailored to meet the nutritional needs of babies and infants. Donors will undergo counseling and screening to confirm their eligibility before the milk is processed, stored, and distributed. Access to the milk

Accra: Healthcare delivery in several hospitals across Accra has returned to normalcy as the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) resume work Monday morning, following the suspension of their recent strike. According to Ghana News Agency, the health professionals, who had laid down their tools for almost two weeks to press home their demands for improved conditions of service and allowances, are now actively at post, performing their regular duties. During the strike, doctors and physician assistants stepped in to assume the roles of nurses at some facilities, significantly increasing their workload. Meanwhile, in other hospitals, healthcare services were

Cape Coast: The Central Regional Health Directorate has appealed to the media in the region to intensify advocacy for the Inactivated Polio Vaccine Two (IPV2) to increase public acceptance and consolidate Ghana’s gains in the fight against polio. The vaccine is described as free, safe, and effective, boosting children’s immunity against the polio virus. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Benjamin Adjei, Regional Coordinator for the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI), emphasized the permanent damage the virus could cause and urged parents to vaccinate their babies. He addressed this at an orientation meeting with journalists to sensitize them on the

Accra: Justice Sir Dennis Adjei, a Supreme Court nominee, has highlighted a constitutional gap in the country’s laws concerning ‘marriage and sex,’ emphasizing the need for legislative attention. He pointed out that while individuals are legally permitted to engage in sexual activity at 16, they are only eligible for marriage at 18, which he described as a gap requiring resolution. According to Ghana News Agency, Justice Adjei addressed this issue during his vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee. He noted that if a 16-year-old voluntarily engages in sexual activity, the law does not hold any party accountable, yet marriage remains off-limits

Abuja: Ms Kimberly Bayer, Deputy Vice President for International Programmes at the Ford Foundation, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to long-term, trust-based philanthropy. Speaking during a meeting at the Foundation’s West Africa Office in Abuja, Nigeria as part of the Building Institutions and Networks (BUILD) initiative, she underscored its impact and advocated for broader adoption of similar models within the philanthropy sector. According to Ghana News Agency, BUILD is Ford Foundation’s flagship investment in institutional strengthening, financing some of the Foundation’s largest and most significant commitments globally since 2016. ‘BUILD is our version of trust-based philanthropy.We believe that to confront

Anyako: Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui VII, the Dufia of Anyako-Konu and the Paramount Chief of Amugo-Vego Traditional Area, has called on government appointees to model their conduct after President John Dramani Mahama for the nation’s progress and development. According to Ghana News Agency, Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui emphasized that President Mahama’s approach to governance represents a significant shift towards improvement and could serve as a guide for government officials to make sound decisions. During a community engagement tour in Anyako with Mr. Wisdom Seade, the Municipal Chief Executive of Keta, Togbi Tenge urged officials to critically observe and emulate the

According to Ghana News Agency:elated conflicts, promoting investments, and accelerating economic growth in the Volta Region. The inauguration was led by Justice John Ekow Mensah, the Supervising High Court Judge for the Volta and Oti Regions, who urged the seven-member Commission to protect both public and government lands. The Commission is tasked with responsibilities outlined under the Lands Commission Act, 2008 (Act 767), including managing public lands and facilitating land title registrations. Mr. Divine Fiakpui-Dzahini, Chairman of the newly inaugurated Commission, expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Volta Regional Minister for their trust. He