Accra: The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Tema Sector, has held its first Joint Consultative Committee meeting to deliberate on issues in the sector and review port operations for the previous year. The meeting was attended by various stakeholders, including the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), Food and Drug Authority (FDA), … Read more
Wenchi: Stakeholders have commenced work on the reshaping of portions of the Wenchi-Wa highway, one of the busiest stretches in the Bono Region, to stem frequent crashes and vehicular breakdowns on the highway. According to Ghana News Agency, at a meeting held at Wenchi in the Bono Region, the Wenchi branch of the Tipper Truck … Read more
Tema: The Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), Tema Sector, has cautioned the public, especially importers, to desist from bringing unmanifested vehicles to the port. Assistant Commissioner Theresa Potakey, the Customs Tema Sector Commander, said the practice was unacceptable and, when found out, would be dealt with. According to Ghana News Agency, Assistant … Read more
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a strong warning to the public to prioritize water safety and protect themselves and others from drowning. According to Ghana News Agency, drowning is often silent, sudden, and unexpected, making it difficult to detect until it is too late. Globally, drowning claims over 300,000 lives each year. … Read more
Adidome: The management of the Volta Regional Directorate of the Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has called for urgent intervention to stop illegal sand winning activities along the banks of the Volta River at Adidome, citing serious operational challenges and threats to public health. In an interview with the Ghana News Agency, Mr. Francis Lamptey, the … Read more
Accra: The Cabinet has given its approval to the Ghana Medical Trust (Mahama Cares) Fund Bill, moving it forward for consideration by Parliament, President John Dramani Mahama has announced. The initiative fulfills a campaign promise aimed at mitigating the financial challenges faced by individuals suffering from chronic diseases. According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama … Read more
Cape Coast: The Renal Patients Association Ghana has made a direct appeal to the government to either subsidise or completely cover the costs of Erythropoietin (EPO) and iron supplements for kidney patients undergoing dialysis. This request is aimed at incorporating the costs into the National Health Insurance Scheme or the upcoming Mahama Care health policy. … Read more