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Accra: The Kparekpare community of Krachi East Municipality in the Oti Region came together on Sunday, October 26, to pay their last respects to the memory of the former first lady of Ghana, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings. The farming community organized a traditional dance at the funeral durbar to honor her memory and legacy. According to Ghana News Agency, the dance was performed by the community’s cultural troupe, highlighting the impact Nana Konadu had on the lives of Ghanaians, especially the Kparekpare community. Community members, dressed in their funeral attire, participated in the dance, paying tribute to the former first

Tumu: Mr Clifford Vengkungmwini, the Sissala East Municipal Director of Health Administration, has called on stakeholders in the Risk Communications and Emergency Committee to intensify community education on key public health concerns, including Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccination, meningitis, and typhoid fever. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Tumu, Mr Vengkungmwini emphasized the importance of coordinated health communication to ensure accurate information reaches all corners of the community. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Vengkungmwini highlighted the completion of the HPV vaccination campaign, which began on October 7, 2026. However, he noted that vaccination efforts would continue as part of

Accra: The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has announced plans to revoke additional unapproved licenses for small scale miners across the nation. This initiative is part of a broader effort to reform and sanitize the mineral sector, ensuring that mining laws are properly streamlined and compliance with responsible mining practices is enforced. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Abdul Waliu Kabore Mahmud, the Public Relations Officer at the Ministry, explained this strategic move in an interview. The decision follows an audit of small scale mining licenses, focusing on regulatory compliance, expiration dates, and other critical criteria, conducted by the

Sunyani: Professor Matthew Glover Addo, the Vice-Chancellor of the Catholic University of Ghana (CUG), has appealed to the Government to make the first-year university ‘Stress Free’ grant accessible to students of private universities. According to Ghana News Agency, Prof Addo emphasized that private universities also contribute significantly by producing the human resources needed for national development. He made this appeal during the 24th congregation and 36th matriculation ceremony at the university’s main campus in Fiapre, Sunyani Municipality. During the event, 1,606 students graduated from postgraduate and undergraduate programs, while 2,169 new students were admitted to pursue degree and diploma courses.

Accra: The Reverend Martin Amenaki, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Ketu North, has commended farmers under the Weta Irrigation Scheme for their dedication and innovation in rice production. According to Ghana News Agency, the commendation came during the Weta Rice Fair, held under the leadership of the Weta Irrigation Scheme with sponsorship from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The fair served not only as an exhibition of locally grown rice and processed products, but also as a strong call for government and stakeholders to support local farmers by purchasing their produce. The absence of a reliable market, participants noted,

Accra: Development Insights Hub (DIH), a sustainable and inclusive development non-profit organization, has inaugurated the Ghana Evaluation Week in Accra. The event was themed ‘Ghana’s Evaluation Journey: Progress, Challenges and the Way Forward.’ According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Osama Makkawi Khogali, UNICEF Representative Ghana, emphasized that the event marks a significant step in Ghana’s journey to enhance its monitoring and evaluation systems. He reaffirmed UNICEF’s commitment to evidence-based development, accountability, and inclusive progress for every child and citizen in Ghana. Mr. Khogali highlighted that Ghana has made considerable advancements in institutionalizing monitoring and evaluation over the years. This progress

Accra: Biomedical Engineers have been advised to put into practice the knowledge and skills they have acquired to improve health care delivery as they play a major role in ensuring patients’ safety. Dr Nicholas Adjabu, the Head of the Biomedical Engineering Unit, Ministry of Health, at a training programme for the engineers on Monday, in Accra, expressed concern over the lack of biomedical engineers in the country’s hospitals. He expressed the hope that the government would employ more biomedical engineers to support all the hospitals. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr Adjabu emphasized the importance of having engineers in every