Day: September 20, 2025

Bawku: At a time when mental health services remain scarce and often under-prioritized in Ghana’s northern regions, one man has carved a distinct path of leadership and impact. Mr Peter Mintir Amadu, a Clinical Health Psychologist and Lecturer at the University for Development Studies (UDS), is widely celebrated as a trailblazer in advancing mental health and psychosocial support across Northern Ghana. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Amadu was born in Bawku in the Upper East Region and is a native of Denugu in the Garu District. His educational journey began at St. Anne’s R/C School in Damongo, continued through

Kadjebi: Members of the Teachers and Educational Workers’ Union (TEWU) of the Ghana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) in the Kadjebi District of the Oti Region have joined the nationwide indefinite strike declared by the Union, effective Friday, September 19, 2025. The strike includes non-teaching and educational support staff across various educational institutions. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Godwin SirLord Humado, TEWU Chairman for the Kadjebi District, stated that the industrial action was necessitated by the government’s failure to address long-standing concerns of the union. The Union demands the immediate signing and implementation of the Conditions of Service for non-teaching

Accra: The Gideon Care Foundation (GCF), collaborating with the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH), organized a health screening event for approximately 500 residents in the Assin Darmang/Ngresi electoral area and nearby communities. The initiative focused on identifying and addressing various health conditions. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, which began at 07:00 hours, involved residents registering upon arrival and being directed to designated service points to ensure efficient care delivery. The medical screening covered reconstructive plastic surgery, orthopaedic eye issues, burns, scars, neurofibromas, tumor excisions, mammoplasty, cataracts, glaucoma, fractures, and dislocations. Dr. Edmond Acheampong, leading the medical team from

Accra: The Ajet-Nasam family has made a significant contribution to the Krachi Prisons in the Oti Region by donating a variety of essential food items and supplies. This initiative is part of their ongoing efforts to embody the love of Christ and support the well-being of the prison inmates. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation included 20 bags of rice, 200 pieces of toiletries, corn dough, cassava dough, liquid soap, three gallons of oil, and skin ointment creams. These items aim to improve the living conditions of the 245 inmates currently residing at the facility. Mr. John Ajet-Nasam, representing

Keta: The Vodza Landing Beach in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region has been provided with a potable water project to support the activities of fisherfolk in the community. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative was announced in a press release signed by Mr. Victor Dzokoto, Volta Regional Secretary of the Ghana National Canoe Fishermen Council (GNCFC). The project aims to address the persistent challenges fishers and processors face in accessing clean water for their daily operations. Mr. Dzokoto stated that the project is designed to improve the working conditions and lives of fishermen at the landing beach

Accra: Madam Sandra Seyram Kpedor, District Chief Executive (DCE) of Anloga, has launched a road patching initiative targeting pothole-ridden stretches across the district to improve travel and boost economic activities. The exercise, which covers critical roads from Tegbi through Savietula to Galo Sota Junction, seeks to restore deteriorated routes that have long hampered movement and affected livelihoods. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Kpedor, speaking during the exercise, said all necessary measures had been put in place to address the challenges and ensure safer and more accessible roads for communities. ‘I appeal to all road users to cooperate with engineers

Anyako: A significant ceremony has been held in Anyako, a community in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, where nine chiefs and two Queen mothers were inducted into the Amugo-Vego Traditional Council to aid in bolstering development in the area. The induction took place at the Council’s Meeting Hall in Anyako, highlighting the importance of traditional leadership in the country’s governance structure and the roles of chiefs in various communities. According to Ghana News Agency, the newly inducted chiefs include Togbi Doe Atieku II, Togbi Agbenyo Makua IV, Togbi Azalekor IV, Togbi Awushie Okpattah IV, Togbi Badu IV, Togbi