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Atebubu Police Retrieve Lifeless Body of Popular Commercial Sex Worker

Atebubu: The discovery of a lifeless body of a 44-year-old commercial sex worker in her room at Atebubu in the Bono East Region has thrown the area into a state of shock and disbelief. The police retrieved the lifeless body of the late Mavis Kwao in the early hours of Monday, October 27, 2028, and had since deposited it at the Atebubu Government Hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy. According to Ghana News Agency, though the cause of her death remained unknown for now, a reliable police source at Atebubu indicated that several bruises were found at the neck area.

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Guardian Allegedly Burns Child Over Bedwetting; Case Withdrawn Under Pressure

Accra: Ayisha Zakaria, a 24-year-old guardian, has allegedly inflicted burns on the private part and inner thighs of a seven-year-old girl for bedwetting. Eyewitnesses said the suspect, a resident of Mamobi in the Ayawaso North Municipality, allegedly heated a metal object, suspected to be a spoon, and applied it to the victim’s private part as punishment. The injuries drew the attention of school authorities, who followed up on the matter, which had initially been kept discreet. Following community concern, the case was reported to the Nima Division of the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), leading to the suspect’s

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Early Power Limited Enhances Healthcare at Bediako CHPS Compound with Medical Supply Donation

Accra: Early Power Limited, an independent power producer operating within the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality, has donated assorted medical supplies and consumables to the Bediako Community-Based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) Compound in the Nmlitsakpo Electoral Area. According to Ghana News Agency, this donation forms part of the company’s corporate social responsibility aimed at improving healthcare delivery and promoting community well-being within its operational area. The donation includes a range of essential medical items such as a suction machine, oxygen cylinders, delivery beds, admission beds, an autoclave, and cotton wool, among other consumables. Mr. Kofi Amoako Asiedu, the Commercial Manager of Early

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CSA Director-General Urges Responsible Adoption of Emerging Technologies in Africa

Accra: Mr. Divine Selassie Agbeti, the Director-General of the Cyber Security Authority (CSA), has called on African nations to responsibly embrace emerging technologies to foster sustainable digital transformation across the continent. He emphasized the dual nature of these technologies, highlighting their potential for both opportunities and vulnerabilities, and stressed the importance of ethical usage to maximize their benefits for national development. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Agbeti’s remarks were delivered by Mr. Jake France, Head of Cybersecurity Technology Standards at CSA, during the opening of a three-day international conference on information systems and emerging technologies in Accra. The conference,

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PALI Ghana Alumni Makes Significant Contribution to Cerebral Palsy Ghana

Accra: The Pan-African Leadership Institute (PALI) Ghana Alumni, with generous contributions from members, has made a cash donation to support members of the Cerebral Palsy Ghana in Accra. The group also donated a range of essential items, including detergents, toiletries, adult diapers, and bedsheets, to aid in the care and well-being of the patients. According to Ghana News Agency, the donation was announced by Madam Theodora Senaya, Ghana Ambassador of PALI, during a courtesy visit by the executives of PALI Ghana Alumni to the Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Unit at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Initially, the group intended to support

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Your Eye Health is Your Responsibility: Optometrist Urges Public to Prioritize Vision Care

Hamile: Dr Zakarea Al-Hasan Balure, an Optometrist, has urged the public to take full responsibility for their eye health and emphasised that good vision begins with personal commitment rather than solely relying on health professionals. ‘Your eye health is your responsibility. When you lose your sight, you are the one who lives with the pain and limitations that come with it. As eye care professionals, we are only here to guide and help you maintain good vision,’ he stated. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Balure, who is also the Manager of Bliss Eye Care, a private eye clinic in

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Free Health Screening Wraps Up Odwira Festival in Akropong-Akuapem

Akropong-akuapem: The Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo Foundation (OKWAF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment (MoYDE), has organised a free health screening session in Akropong-Akuapem to conclude a week-long celebration of the Odwira Festival. This annual initiative by OKWAF aims to provide essential health services and promote the well-being of the people of Okuapemman. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Emmanuel Asa-Ntow, the Executive Director of OKWAF, emphasised the foundation’s commitment to enhancing community health. He said unlike previous years that featured surgical missions from the United States, this year’s event focused on comprehensive health screenings. The programme

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