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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

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

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