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Accra: A team of nine volunteer doctors and nurses from Greece has arrived in Ghana to provide free medical services to communities across the country from August 28 to September 10, 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the medical mission is organized by the Holy Orthodox Archdiocese of Accra under the blessing of the Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. This humanitarian effort is being conducted in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Health, the Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Greek Consulate in Ghana, and local Orthodox parishes. The visiting medical team consists of specialists including general practitioners, surgeons, ophthalmologists,

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

Hamburg: A woman has died in Hamburg after attempting to retrieve her glasses from the Alster lake, which fell from her boat as it docked, police reported on Monday. The 57-year-old reportedly dived under a jetty in search of her glasses but failed to resurface. She was later pulled lifeless from the water, and efforts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful. Passers-by had alerted emergency services. According to Ghana News Agency, two men also went missing while swimming in waterways around the city in unrelated incidents on Sunday. A 40-year-old man jumped into the Elbe River, where he was swiftly carried

Accra: Two women who made offensive and abusive statements against President John Dramani Mahama concerning the August 6 helicopter crash wept uncontrollably in and out of the courtroom. Appearing before the Adenta Circuit Court 1 for the second time, the court remanded them for two more days. According to Ghana News Agency, Priscilla Duah Birago, a 29-year-old National Service Person, and Charity Dede Tetteh, a 29-year-old beautician, have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit a crime, specifically offensive conduct and breach of peace. The two are alleged to have conspired to make offensive statements, suggesting they would have preferred

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: Houthi militants have stormed the offices of two UN aid organizations in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and abducted several of their employees, dpa learned from UN staff sources in Yemen on Sunday. According to Ghana News Agency, the offices of the World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) were raided, and around 10 employees were taken to an unknown location. The motives behind the incident remain unclear. The Iran-backed Houthis, who have controlled Sanaa and large parts of northern Yemen for about a decade, have not yet commented on the matter. In a statement on

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