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Accra: A toxicologist has called on the government and stakeholders to provide adequate funding for plant medicine research to harness the potential economic and health benefits of the industry. Delivering her inaugural address at the University of Ghana, Professor Regina Appiah-Oppong highlighted the effectiveness of some indigenous herbal medicines and emphasized the need for further study on existing plants, which would require funding from multiple reliable sources. According to Ghana News Agency, Professor Appiah-Oppong spoke on the topic, ‘The Potential Role of Medicinal Plants in Ghana’s Healthcare System and Economy,’ recommending the cultivation of medicinal plants that are becoming extinct.

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Prof. Kuma highlighted a key strategy involving the review of laws governing mining licenses to enhance regulatory oversight. This would be supported by stronger enforcement measures and improved management of mining equipment, including excavators. He noted the implementation of a tracking system for excavators to monitor unauthorized movements, particularly into forest reserves. A national control room has been established at the Minerals Commission to oversee this system, with assistance from the Ministry of Transport, DVLA, GRA, and the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. Prof. Kuma also announced the upcoming launch of

Accra: The Revenue Mobilisation Africa (RMA), a civil society organisation, along with its partners, has urged the government to set up an independent commission of enquiry to investigate the banking sector clean-up exercise. The RMA highlighted that the clean-up, intended to stabilise the financial sector, cost the State over GHS 25 billion, primarily mobilised through domestic borrowing, significantly increasing the national debt burden. According to Ghana News Agency, the call for an enquiry was made during a press conference held in Accra, where Mr Geoffrey Kabutey Ocansey, Executive Director of RMA, read a statement supported by Mr Leonard Shang Quartey,

Lambussie: Some chiefs in the Lambussie Traditional Area have appealed to the government, private institutions, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), and philanthropists to support women smallholder farmers in the traditional area to enhance food security. According to Ghana News Agency, the chiefs noted that women in the area, who were farmers, faced challenges including high costs of mechanisation services, farm inputs like fertilizers, and agrochemicals, which was affecting their livelihoods. Kuoro Issaka Zengeh Kazie Tenjie II, the Paramount chief of the Lambussie Traditional Area, emphasized that support for women smallholder farmers would enhance food security, sustainable development, and reduce economic hardship

Nabdam: The Forum for Natural Regeneration (FONAR), an environmentally-focused organization in the Upper East Region, has organized a refresher training for Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration (FMNR) lead farmers on fertilizer application techniques. A total of 20 FMNR lead farmers, including 10 males and 10 females from the Dasang and Kparaboug communities in the Nabdam District, were taken through various techniques and types of fertilizer application to boost their yields and minimize the environmental impact of inappropriate fertilizer use. According to Ghana News Agency, the training was part of the FMNR for Women Empowerment and Livelihood Project (FMNR4WELIP), funded by the

Kumasi: Members of Parliament (MPs) are calling for immediate government intervention to address the alarming rate of fatal crashes on the Kumasi-Accra highway, following a devastating accident that claimed the lives of 16 Saviour Church members. The MPs’ demands come after a mass burial was held for the 16 victims in Obogu. According to Ghana News Agency, the accident has raised concerns about road safety on the Kumasi-Accra highway, and the MPs are pushing for urgent action to prevent future occurrences. ‘Mr. Speaker, it is our expectation that the government will take immediate action to address our concerns raised and

Accra: A visiting couple, Drs Santana and Karen Williams, have paid the medical bills of eight women at the 37 Military Hospital’s Maternity Ward, amounting to over GH?18,000.00 as part of their 30th wedding anniversary celebration. The couple also donated sets of curtains to the hospital’s gynecology unit to enhance the comfort and privacy of patients. According to Ghana News Agency, Dr. Karen Williams stated that their gesture was a personal and meaningful way to give back to society, particularly to women who are vulnerable and struggling to meet the cost of childbirth. She emphasized the importance of their philanthropic