UGMC Launches First-Ever Human Milk Bank in Ghana

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 … Read more

Healthcare Delivery Restored as Nurses and Midwives Resume Work in Accra

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 … Read more

Central Regional Health Directorate Rallies Media Support for Polio Vaccination

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 … Read more

‘If You Can’t Marry, Don’t Have Sex,’ Justice Sir Dennis Adjei Says

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 … Read more

Ford Foundation Reaffirms Commitment to Trust-Based Philanthropy at Abuja Meeting

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 … Read more

Togbi Tenge Dzokoto Gligui Urges Officials to Follow President Mahama’s Example

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 … Read more

Volta Regional Lands Commission Launched with Emphasis on Professionalism and Transparency

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 … Read more