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Tema: The Tema Metro Health Directorate has organised a TB/HIV joint review meeting, bringing together health officials and stakeholders to assess progress and strengthen strategies in Tuberculosis (TB) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) within the metropolis. According to Ghana News Agency, the review created a platform for health professionals to evaluate interventions, share best practices, and identify gaps in TB and HIV service delivery. Madam Joanna Anorkor Lartey, the Tema Metro TB and HIV Coordinator, described TB and HIV as inseparable, stating that these were like twins, adding that ‘Where TB is, when you don’t take care, you will meet

Koforidua: Ghana’s petroleum revenue rose significantly in 2024, reaching its second-highest annual level despite a continued decline in crude oil production, according to the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC). According to Ghana News Agency, the 2024 Annual Report, presented by Mr. Samuel Bekoe, a PIAC member representing Think Tanks, during the Eastern Zonal Media Engagement in Koforidua, offers a comprehensive analysis of petroleum production, revenue, and utilisation under the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (PRMA). Ghana earned US$1.36 billion from petroleum activities in 2024, a 27.8 percent increase from the US$1.06 billion recorded in 2023. This marks the second-highest annual

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, the second batch of 795 recruits passed out at a colourful ceremony held at the Volta Regional Police Training School in Ho, following weeks of intensive training in community policing, ethics, traffic management, and human rights. Earlier on August 9, a first batch of 945 recruits had also graduated, bringing the total to 1,740 within a month. Reviewing Officer for the parade, Volta Regional Minister Mr. James Gunu, described the graduation as ‘a product of strategic collaboration for the betterment of our communities and the empowerment of our youth under the

Accra: The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) Staff Welfare Association on Monday launched its welfare week in Accra to encourage staff to mingle and celebrate their collective achievements. The event, which is being replicated in 10 regions across the country, is expected to create a platform for the staff to get together and bond with each other. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Ernest Ayeh-Datey, the Chairman of the NPA Staff Welfare Committee, who launched the week-long celebration, said the welfare week sought to encourage staff to take a break from the usual work routine and have some fun. ‘This week

Koforidua: The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has held a one-day training in Koforidua to enhance the capacity of journalists in the Eastern Region to communicate weather-related information effectively to the public. The workshop, themed ‘Advancing Early Warnings for All: Media as a Lifeline,’ brought together reporters from various media houses including print, broadcast, and online platforms. It was hosted at the Capital View Hotel and featured expert-led sessions on marine and public weather services, impact-based forecasting, and strategies for effective communication during extreme weather events. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Ignatius Kweku Williams, Acting Deputy Director General in charge

Keta: Mr. Kwame Dzudzorli Gakpey, the Member of Parliament for Keta Constituency in the Volta Region, has announced that work is near completion on a rural electrification project to connect several communities to the national grid. The initiative aims to bring reliable electricity supply to areas that have been without power for years. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Gakpey stated that some of the communities benefiting from the electrification project included Anyako-Konu, Kporgui, Akotogbor, Lawoshime, Agornugble Ayidiga, Mamime, Hagodzi, Wonyagor, among others. He emphasized that these communities will soon have access to reliable electricity, which is expected to improve

Kadjebi district: The number of people living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) in the Kadjebi District continues to fall, raising concern among health officials about the impact of stigma and discrimination on treatment uptake. According to Ghana News Agency, data presented at the departmental mid-year performance review meeting shows that only 272 clients are currently on ART as of June 2025. This marks a drop from 296 in June 2024 and a significant decline from 438 in 2023. Mr. Eric Nana Takyi, the District Director of Health Services, in a speech read on his behalf by Mr. Eric Anane,