Day: July 24, 2025

Accra: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Ghana has commended the government for fulfilling its 2025 co-financing obligation of $24.5 million for vaccines. This achievement is seen as a crucial step in sustaining progress in protecting children’s health and mitigating the risk of vaccine shortages. According to Ghana News Agency, the timely payment signifies a significant milestone in Ghana’s return to pre-pandemic financing performance. The country had consistently met its vaccine financing obligations until 2022, when economic challenges arising from the post-COVID-19 era, increased co-financing requirements, and limited fiscal space due to Ghana’s transition from Gavi support led to delays.

Accra: The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, under the leadership of Abla Dzifa Gomashie (MP), has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to mentorship, youth empowerment, and knowledge-sharing within Ghana’s creative industries. The Ministry continues to champion collaboration in photography, cinematography, and storytelling, encouraging seasoned professionals to support and uplift the next generation. According to Ghana News Agency, the Ministry emphasized its dedication to youth empowerment through arts training, mentorship, and community engagement while cautioning against the culture of ‘gatekeeping’ in the industry. Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie underscored this during a meeting with the delegation from Ghana’s recent participation in

Tolon: A total of 290 smallholder farmers in the Tolon District of the Northern Region have benefited from a two-day capacity-building workshop aimed at enhancing their knowledge and resilience in sustainable agricultural practices. They were drawn from five communities in the district, including Waribogu Kamonaayili, Tolon Galinkpegu, Gbanjong, and Gbulahgu. The workshop brought together key stakeholders in the agricultural sector, civil society organizations, vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities, and members of the Fulbe communities. According to Ghana News Agency, the training aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of climate-resilient agriculture and food security strategies. It was organized by Ghana Youth