Day: July 13, 2025

Accra: The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), in partnership with the Korea Foundation For International Health (KOFIH), successfully held a multi-sectorial conference, advocating for enhanced diabetes and hypertension management in Ghana. The conference aimed to address the escalating prevalence of these chronic diseases and devise effective management strategies. According to Ghana News Agency, the multi-sectorial conference took place in Accra, focusing on strategizing approaches to tackle the rising cases of diabetes and hypertension in the country. The event was organized by the NHIA’s Research, Policy, Monitoring and Evaluation Directorate and featured roundtable discussions that brought together policymakers, health professionals, researchers,

Ada: The bereaved family of Terkpehnor Sappor, a 23-year-old commercial motorbike (Okada) rider who was brutally murdered in the Ada East District, has appealed to the Ghana Police Service to intensify efforts to arrest the perpetrators and deliver justice. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Yomo Korkor Obodai, the grandmother of the deceased, made an emotional appeal through the District Chief Executive (DCE) for Ada East, Mr. Kenneth Kabu Kanor, urging authorities to act swiftly. ‘I am poor and penniless. I have no one but the state to rely on. Please, help us find those who did this to my

Tamale: A sensitisation campaign has been held to educate students on the impact of corruption and to encourage them to be actively involved in efforts to tackle the menace. The event, organised for teachers and pupils of Ridge Junior High School (JHS) Block A and Gbambaya T.I Ahmadiyya JHS in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region, formed part of activities to commemorate this year’s African Union Anti-Corruption Day. According to Ghana News Agency, the event was spearheaded by RUWA-Ghana as part of the Local Accountability Network (LANet) Tamale, under the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC). It was on the theme:

Takoradi: The government has appointed Mr Kweku Kum, a former Information Systems and Quality Manager at the Ghana Rubber Estate Limited (GREL), as a member of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA) Board. Mr Kum, who is also the Board Chairman for the Kings Group of Companies in Takoradi, will represent the Association of Self-Finance Outgrowers (ASFRO) on the TCDA Board. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Kum expressed his commitment to supporting the TCDA in its mission to enhance the tree crop sector in Ghana. He highlighted that his prior experience at GREL equips him to contribute effectively to

Accra: The Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) at the University of Ghana has clarified recent reports concerning the progress of the government’s Agenda 111 health infrastructure projects. The Institute emphasized that the projects are at various stages of completion across different sites, contrary to claims that they are 92% complete. According to Ghana News Agency, the clarification was prompted by media reports following the launch of the Ghana Social Development Outlook (GSDO) 2024. During the presentation of findings on health sector developments, including updates on Agenda 111, there was a misunderstanding regarding the progress percentage of the

London: Bulgarian tennis talent Ivan Ivanov became the second-ever representative of his country to win the Wimbledon Junior Championships. The 16-year-old delivered a flawless tournament without dropping a single set over six matches, as he lifted the trophy on Sunday after a 6-2 6-3 win over American Ronit Karki. According to Ghana News Agency, the only other Bulgarian to ever win the Grand Slam tournament is Grigor Dimitrov, who secured the title in 2008 and is considered the country’s greatest male tennis player. No other Bulgarian has even reached the final. Ivanov arrived in London ranked as world No. 6

Accra: The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has empowered young people in the Upper West Region to rise against corruption in all its forms to help build an inclusive nation for all through equitable access to resources and opportunities. According to Ghana News Agency, the Coalition observed that corruption continued to undermine Ghana’s development, deepen inequality, and erode public trust in institutions, and young people endured the most of its consequences. “The GACC recognises that empowering youth to stand against corruption is a critical step toward building a fairer, more inclusive Ghana where development benefits all, not just a few,” Mrs.