Day: September 2, 2025

Accra: WhatsApp may be Africa’s favourite way to chat, but its popularity in the workplace is creating serious cybersecurity concerns. According to Ghana News Agency, the 2025 KnowBe4 Africa Annual Cybersecurity Survey revealed that a staggering 93 per cent of African respondents use WhatsApp for work-related communication-a higher rate than email or Microsoft Teams. While convenient, experts warn that relying on personal messaging apps could put sensitive company data at risk. Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, based in South Africa, explained, ‘WhatsApp was never designed as an enterprise tool. It’s fast and familiar, but it

Accra: The Leukemia Project Foundation (LPF), a non-profit organisation, has reaffirmed its mission to eliminate preventable deaths from leukemia and related blood disorders through accessible healthcare, education, and research. According to Ghana News Agency, since its establishment in 2006, the LPF has been at the forefront of advocacy, patient support, and healthcare development for leukemia and related blood conditions in Ghana. Currently, in collaboration with the LPF, the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) is spearheading the construction of Ghana’s first Centre for Hematology and Clinical Genetics, which would provide advanced treatment options, diagnostic services, and training opportunities for medical professionals. Joining

Western north: The Western North Regional Health Directorate, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO), has held a stakeholder engagement on the rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme in the Region. The meeting formed part of preparatory activities towards the successful implementation of the HPV vaccination, which seeks to protect adolescent girls against cervical cancer and improve adolescent health outcomes. It also provided a platform to share key information, clarify roles and responsibilities, and strengthen coordination among stakeholders at the regional and district levels. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement brought together religious leaders, representatives from

Kumasi: Dr Paa Kwesi Baidoo, Chief Executive of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi, has called on the staff to re-dedicate themselves and work towards making the hospital a true and enduring tertiary institution that does not only meet, but exceed the expectations of its clients. The vision, he said, was to transform the hospital into a true centre of excellence, where staff members’ sacrifices and innovations were duly recognized and rewarded, stakeholders’ support were acknowledged and valued, and services to clients were life changing, cost effective and compassionate. According to Ghana News Agency, speaking at the 2025

Accra: The Ghana Prisons Service has commissioned its first clinic in the Greater Accra Region, aiming to expand access to healthcare for inmates, officers, and local residents. The facility, located at the James Camp Prisons, includes an Outpatients Department (OPD), a ward, pharmacy, laboratory, and specialized units for dental and ENT services, along with antenatal and nutrition services. According to Ghana News Agency, the clinic also provides social support services and is accredited by the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA). Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, the Director-General of Prisons, highlighted that the clinic fulfills a

Winneba: The Central Regional Office of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has held its 2025 Mid-Year Performance Review in Winneba, emphasizing the need for collective efforts towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030. According to Ghana News Agency, the two-day meeting, themed ‘Sustaining our gains; towards universal health coverage – a collective responsibility,’ gathered participants from all 15 district offices. District Managers presented updates on membership trends, indigent registration, and strategies for performance improvement. The meeting included presentations from the Claims Processing Centre (CPC), Cape Coast Director, Regional Manager, Regional Accountant, and Trauma Hospital. Discussions also covered the

Sekondi: The validation stakeholder engagements for Creating Synergies between Indigenous Practices and Scientific Knowledge (ISIPSK), popularly known as the ‘Sankofa Project’, have commenced in Sekondi in the Western Region. The engagement is aimed at discussing and validating research findings and incorporating indigenous knowledge in policy formulation and implementation. According to Ghana News Agency, the ISIPSK project is implemented by the University of St Andrews in partnership with the Fisheries Commission of Ghana (FC), the Canoe and Fishing Gear Owners Association of Ghana (CaFGOAG), and the Fisheries Committee for the West and Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC). The stakeholder engagement provided