Category: News

Accra: Thirty-six newly qualified medical doctors from Family Health University (FHU) have been officially inducted into the medical profession by the Medical and Dental Council (MDC) of Ghana. The ceremony, held in Accra, was part of the induction of 192 new doctors. According to Ghana News Agency, the Registrar of the MDC, Dr. Divine Ndonbi Banyubala, addressed the gathering and reminded the inductees of the immense responsibility their profession carries. He emphasized that their decisions could often mean life or death and urged them to uphold the highest professional standards to maintain public trust. Dr. Banyubala also reiterated the MDC’s

Accra: The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has received a significant boost in its fight against substance abuse with a GHS500,000 donation from the RNAQ Foundation. The funds are aimed at enhancing the Red Means Stop Campaign, an initiative that aligns with this year’s International Youth Day theme, ‘Local Youth Action for the SDGs and Beyond’. In Ghana, this theme is further localized to ‘Igniting Potential, Inspiring Change’. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. George Opare Addo, the sector minister, expressed his gratitude upon receiving the dummy cheque from Mr. Richard Nii Armah Quaye, the Founder and Chief Executive

Bolgatanga: The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) Advocates Network in the Upper East Region has called for bold and coordinated action to address the increasing teenage pregnancy rates. According to Ghana News Agency, the Network issued a statement to mark this year’s International Youth Day, observed globally under the theme, ‘Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future.’ The statement described teenage pregnancy as a major threat to the education, health, and future of girls in the region. Statistics from the Ghana Health Service revealed that between January and May 2025, the region recorded 2,436 teenage pregnancies, including 25 cases

Kumasi: The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has issued a caution to the public regarding speculative and unverified reports circulating in the media about the recent crash of a Ghana Air Force Z-9 helicopter in the Ashanti Region, which tragically resulted in the loss of all eight lives on board. According to Ghana News Agency, the GAF emphasized that any conclusions drawn from opinions, perceptions, or conjectures at this stage would be premature and misleading. In a statement signed by Captain V. A. Arhin, Acting Director General of Public Relations, the GAF urged careful consideration in the reporting of the tragic

Accra: A recent study by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research Science and Technology Policy Research Institute (CSIR-STEPRI) has highlighted significant obstacles that hinder women’s participation in Science, Innovation, and Technology (STI) at research institutions. According to Ghana News Agency, the research was conducted across two STI-based public research institutions, one public regulatory institution, and a private firm. The findings were presented at a policy dialogue in Accra focused on women’s involvement in STI research, capacity-building, and mentorship. The study underscored critical barriers that staff in scientific research institutions face, affecting career progression and emphasizing the enablers that support

Accra: The Ghana Police Service has launched an investigation into a viral TikTok video in which threats were allegedly made against President John Dramani Mahama and First Lady Lordina Mahama. According to Ghana News Agency, two individuals, Prince Ofori and Yayra Abiwu, are currently in police custody assisting with the ongoing investigation. Efforts are underway to locate other individuals believed to be connected to the video, to aid in the investigation. The video, which has been widely circulated on social media platforms, reportedly contains threatening remarks directed at the President and his spouse. The Police have assured the public of

Accra: The BCM Ghana Limited insists that the attackers of their facility were land guards, not police officers as alleged by their opponents. The company addressed claims made by Angela List, who denied using land guards to attack BCM’s Spintex workshop, asserting instead that the attackers were Ghana Police Service officers executing a court order. According to Ghana News Agency, BCM Ghana Limited has refuted these claims, emphasizing that such deception aligns with previous behaviors exhibited by Angela List. The company deemed it necessary to correct the misinformation reportedly being disseminated by List. The statement from the company detailed the