Day: July 9, 2025

Windsor: Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla rolled out the red carpet for the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, in Windsor on Tuesday at the start of the French state visit to the UK. According to Ghana News Agency, Charles and Camilla warmly greeted the French leader and the first lady on a specially constructed Royal Dais near Windsor and Eton Riverside train station, with the castle serving as a majestic backdrop. Macron charmed Camilla by taking her hand and leaning forward to air kiss it, having earlier greeted the Princess of Wales at RAF Northolt

Amlakpo: Dr Michael Naami, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Gifted Ear and Eye Ghana, has called on the public to take proactive measures in maintaining eye and ear health to prevent infections. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Naami’s remarks came during a free health screening exercise for Amlakpo residents, organized by Mr Robert Atitianti, the local assembly member, in collaboration with Gifted Ear and Eye Ghana. Dr Naami expressed concern about the prevalence of eye and ear infections found among the participants and highlighted a worrying trend of young individuals unknowingly having early-stage issues. Dr Naami identified exposure

According to ghana news agency:eveloped by the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), City Cancer Challenge Foundation (C/Can), the International Society of Nurses in Cancer (ISNCC), and Amgen, aims to enhance leadership, clinical skills, and advocacy among oncology nurses. This five-year initiative will train students in cohorts, with each cohort participating in a six-month programme that includes intensive face-to-face sessions. Mr. Gunu praised UHAS and its partners for their forward-thinking approach in developing oncology nursing as a leadership-focused discipline, crucial for modern cancer care. He highlighted the 2025 Budget’s emphasis on healthcare, mentioning the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund

Takoradi: The Western Regional Secretariat of the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has urged the Effia-Kwesimintsim Municipal Assembly (EKMA) to take action in relocating drivers operating an unauthorized lorry station near the Takoradi Jubilee Park. This call comes amid concerns over the impact of these illegal operations on traffic congestion and the functioning of officially sanctioned terminals. According to Ghana News Agency, Western Regional GPRTU Chairman, Mr. Simmons Cudjoe, emphasized the detrimental effects the unauthorized terminal is having on the Union’s operations. He highlighted how the illegal transport operators are drawing passengers away from designated terminals, thereby undermining the

Tamale: The Savannah Women Integrated Development Agency (SWIDA-Ghana), a non-governmental organization dedicated to the empowerment of women and girls, has launched five new social safe spaces in Tamale. These spaces aim to protect the Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) of vulnerable groups, including women, girls, and persons with disabilities. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative is supported by the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF) and is part of the KASA project. It aims to offer secure and empowering environments where beneficiaries can access psychosocial support to manage issues related to their reproductive health and rights. The five safe

Accra: Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park has been recognized as the most visited tourist site in Ghana, maintaining its lead by accounting for 20 percent of total tourist arrivals in the country. According to Ghana News Agency, the 2024 Ghana Tourism Report, released by the Ghana Tourism Authority in Accra, highlighted that the park attracted 333,233 visitors last year, including 297,730 residents and 40,503 nonresidents. This marks the second consecutive year the park has topped the list of the most visited sites in Ghana. The report further detailed that the Kakum National Park (Canopy Walk) secured the second spot, attracting 183,757

Bolgatanga: The Upper East Region has recorded a total of 2,436 teenage pregnancies from January to May 2025, raising fresh concerns over adolescent health and protection in the region. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Charity Tanni, the Upper East Regional Health Information Officer of the Ghana Health Service, disclosed that among the teenagers, 25 were between ages 10 and 14, while 2,411 were between ages 15 to 19. Ms. Tanni made this revelation during a presentation in Bolgatanga at a review meeting on the Essential Services Package (ESP) for women and girls subjected to violence. The project is being