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Bolgatanga: The Women in Law and Development in Africa (WILDAF Ghana), a women’s rights Non-Governmental Organization, has conducted a policy dialogue focusing on women’s economic rights in Bolgatanga. The event, held in partnership with WILDAF West Africa Sub Regional Office and the Women in Agriculture Platform, received funding support from the African Women Development Fund as part of the ‘Economic Justice for Rural Women in West Africa’ project. According to Ghana News Agency, the dialogue sought to educate stakeholders, including traditional and religious leaders, women farmers, Civil Society Organizations, and state agencies like the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, about

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

Kabul: The death toll from a series of earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan has climbed to 812, with 2,817 people said to be injured, according to figures released by the Taliban government on Monday. Government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid stated that these numbers are expected to rise as rescue teams continue their work in remote and hard-to-reach areas. He emphasized that in some villages, individuals who are injured or have died remain trapped under the rubble. According to Ghana News Agency, the eastern province of Kunar is the worst affected, followed by Nangarhar, Laghman, Nuristan, and Panjshir. The US Geological Survey (USGS)

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

Accra: A Pakistani military helicopter crashed in the mountainous north of the country, resulting in the deaths of all five crew members on board, officials reported. This tragic incident marks the second helicopter crash in the region within a month. According to Ghana News Agency, the helicopter was on a rescue mission in response to recent floods in the Diamer area of the Gilgit-Baltistan region, which is near Pakistan’s border with China. Regional government spokesman Faizullah Faraq stated that an inquiry has been initiated to determine the cause of the crash, with initial assessments suggesting a technical fault. The crash

Accra: Girls and young women have been encouraged to remain focused and steadfast in the pursuit of their life goals despite any challenges that they may encounter along the journey. They have also been advised to take a cue from females who had succeeded in many endeavours through determination, focus, and hard work amidst the challenges they faced. According to Ghana News Agency, Ms. Yvonne Enyelko-anu Tengan, a Geometric Engineer at the Upper West Regional Lands Commission, emphasized, “You can do anything you want to do, no matter the situation you find yourself.” She was speaking during a panel discussion

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