Category: News

Keta: A new scientific study has found excessively high levels of arsenic and mercury in fish from Ghana’s Keta Lagoon, raising serious concerns about public health-particularly for children, who are most vulnerable to toxic exposure. According to Ghana News Agency, the recent study by Peer-review, a scientific work by researchers and evaluated by other experts in the same field, has revealed startling levels of arsenic and mercury in the Keta Lagoon. The study, published in ‘Scientific Reports,’ examined twelve fish samples collected during the minor rainy season from various points in the lagoon. The results revealed an alarming 75 percent

Accra: The Management and Workers Union of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have announced a nationwide revenue mobilisation campaign titled ‘Operation All Must Pay’, with the aim of clearing outstanding customer arrears. According to Ghana News Agency, a statement issued by the ECG revealed that the campaign will run from Monday, July 14, to Friday, July. Dr. Charles Nii Ayiku Ayiku, ECG’s General Manager of External Communication, provided details of the campaign, stating that it targets all customer categories, including residential, commercial, industrial, and government sectors. Dr. Ayiku explained that special teams will be deployed to ensure compliance, with

Accra: Volta Health Network (VHN), a non-profit coalition of health professionals from the Volta Region, has brought its annual medical outreach to the Ketu North Municipal Hospital in Weta, providing three days of free specialist services to residents. The outreach, which began on Friday, July 11, offers screening, consultations, and surgery for eye disorders, cardiac conditions, hernias, fibroids, cancers, and other chronic ailments. According to Ghana News Agency, VHN General Secretary Mr. Leonard Gobah, during a press briefing on Saturday, July 12 at the hospital, stated that the initiative was launched in 2022 after clinicians from the region recognized that

New juaben south: The Ghana Energy Commission has convened a stakeholder engagement in the New Juaben South Municipality to promote energy efficiency and conservation practices among electricity consumers and institutional actors. According to Ghana News Agency, participants included members of the Certified Electrical Wiring Professionals Association, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, and electronics retailers. The forum aimed to raise awareness on sustainable energy usage and advocate for responsible consumption behaviours. Addressing the meeting, Mr. Samuel Frimpong, Senior Public Affairs Officer at the Energy Commission, highlighted the importance of energy-conscious decision-making in lowering electricity bills and

Katiu: Benedicta Awurawobe vividly recalls the panic and discomfort of one hot afternoon in 2018 when she accompanied her uncle’s wife to deliver at the Katiu Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS) compound in the Kassena-Nankana West District. After a safe delivery, joy quickly turned into anxiety. The health facility had no running water. There was no water for the new mother to take her bath, clean herself, or wash her baby’s clothes. Benedicta had to hurry back home, grab a bucket, and search for water outside the compound to return to the facility. ‘That day was hectic,’ she said, adding,

Accra: The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) observed this year’s Food Safety Day with an event at the Wa Central Market, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing food safety over profit for traders and consumers. According to Ghana News Agency, the event also engaged students and staff from the Wa Technical Institute to highlight the significance of food safety practices in promoting healthier lives. The FDA encouraged traders to follow food safety measures such as selling products on raised platforms, while urging consumers to ensure that purchased food items are wholesome. Ms. Jocelyn Adeline Egyakwa Amusah, Head of Safety Coordination and

Accra: The Ledzokuku Municipal Assembly (LekMA) has provided financial assistance to persons with disabilities (PWDs) within the municipality. As part of this initiative, 33 disabled individuals and their caregivers received a sum of GHC 1,300 along with items such as deep freezers and water tanks to aid their businesses and families. According to Ghana News Agency, Madam Mary Eghan, Head of the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development of LekMA, stated that the department is responsible for distributing the disability fund and overseeing related activities. She emphasized that the support constitutes three per cent of the common fund allocated