Accra: Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) have made a heartfelt appeal to the Constitutional Review Committee to amend the 1992 Constitution to criminalise the use of derogatory terms such as ‘Mumu’ and ‘Tokun?’ often used to demean them. They described such labels as deeply offensive and harmful to their dignity and wellbeing and called on lawmakers … Read more
Aflao: Reverend Eric Dzansi, Minister in charge of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Ghana at Kodzi near Aflao, emphasized that Christianity extends beyond merely knowing Scripture or attending church services. According to Ghana News Agency, Rev. Dzansi highlighted the importance of how Christians treat those who are hurting, forgotten, or perceived as enemies, as well as … Read more
Accra: The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LekMA) has provided financial assistance to persons with disabilities (PWDs) within the municipality. As part of this initiative, 33 disabled individuals and their caregivers received a sum of GHC 1,300 along with items such as deep freezers and water tanks to aid their businesses and families. According to Ghana News … Read more
Katiu: Benedicta Awurawobe vividly recalls the panic and discomfort of one hot afternoon in 2018 when she accompanied her uncle’s wife to deliver at the Katiu Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compound in the Kassena-Nankana West District. After a safe delivery, joy quickly turned into anxiety. The health facility had no running water. There was … Read more
Accra: Volta Health Network (VHN), a non-profit coalition of health professionals from the Volta Region, has brought its annual medical outreach to the Ketu North Municipal Hospital in Weta, providing three days of free specialist services to residents. The outreach, which began on Friday, July 11, offers screening, consultations, and surgery for eye disorders, cardiac … Read more
Keta: A new scientific study has found excessively high levels of arsenic and mercury in fish from Ghana’s Keta Lagoon, raising serious concerns about public health-particularly for children, who are most vulnerable to toxic exposure. According to Ghana News Agency, the recent study by Peer-review, a scientific work by researchers and evaluated by other experts … Read more
Accra: Ghana is advancing its commitment to sustainable development through the Ghana Circular Economy Centre (GCEC) project, a key climate action initiative supporting the circular economy. The GCEC promotes circular innovation, responsible production, and green job creation across key sectors. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Eric Gyenin, Country Project Coordinator, stated that the Centre … Read more