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According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, Madamfo Ghana is dedicated to providing shelter, care, and hope to children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and trafficking. Currently, the Centre serves as a safe haven for 32 children, including toddlers as young as two years old. It has become an important establishment within the Volta Region, known for its humanitarian efforts. Mr. Gunu described the donation as an embodiment of faith in action, emphasizing that the act of giving is a reflection of true thanksgiving. “As we lifted our voices in prayer, we were reminded that true thanksgiving must

Juaboso: The Physical Planning Department of the Juaboso District Assembly has convened a meeting with landowners in the district to discuss regularizing land usage to ensure proper planning of buildings, particularly in new areas. The meeting included individual landowners, stools and families, developers, corporations, and institutions within the district. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Daniel Darko Gyapong, Technical Officer of the Juaboso Physical Planning Department, elaborated on the national planning policy and its implications for land usage. He highlighted the importance of assessing sites for potential hazards, such as flooding and landslides, and considering their proximity to electricity. Mr.

Bongo: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has introduced a digital complaint dashboard and a service providers’ scorecard mechanism to stakeholders in the Upper East Region. The pilot project is designed to improve the complaint systems of service providers and institutions, facilitating a platform for residents to conveniently lodge their concerns for prompt attention by the appropriate service providers. According to Ghana News Agency, the platform operates via a website and a mobile app available on the Google Play Store. It is part of a two-year United Nations Peacebuilding Fund project, titled ‘Enhancing social cohesion and social contract through empowerment

Koforidua: The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has engaged the Ghana Police Service in Koforidua to promote lawful policing practices grounded in ethical responsibility and public accountability. According to Ghana News Agency, the engagement brought together 40 selected officers from the Koforidua, Akropong, and Akosombo Divisions in the Eastern Region to address concerns about human rights and minority rights. It aimed to deepen officers’ understanding of legal compliance while addressing the ethical dimensions of law enforcement and the potential social disruptions that result from breaches. Facilitators emphasized the importance of professional conduct, public trust, and respect for rights in maintaining

Dambai: A technical fault has brought the pontoon ferry service on the River Oti in Dambai to a standstill, leaving hundreds of travelers and vehicles stranded for five days. The breakdown, which occurred on Sunday, has caused significant disruptions to daily activities and businesses in the area. Stranded passengers and drivers have expressed frustration and disappointment with the situation. According to Ghana News Agency, the breakdown has severely impacted businesses, particularly those transporting perishable goods such as yams from the northern sector to the southern part of the country, threatening significant losses for traders. Some of the traders are in

Ashanti region: Osei Kwame, also known as ‘Nsafufuo,’ has been arrested by the Manso-Nkwanta District Police in the Ashanti Region for unlawfully possessing a police uniform. According to Ghana News Agency, Kwame was apprehended at Antoakrom after a viral video surfaced showing him appearing intoxicated while dressed in police attire. The statement highlighted that “the suspect was seen in a viral video appearing to be intoxicated in police uniform.” Kwame is currently assisting police with investigations to further understand the circumstances surrounding the possession of the uniform and any potential implications of his actions. The authorities have not disclosed details

Koforidua: Professor Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, has commended the Ghana Dental Association for launching a website aimed at improving public access to oral health information and facilitating connections with dental professionals. He hailed this initiative as a significant advancement in oral healthcare delivery and communication between the public and service providers. According to Ghana News Agency, the commendation was part of a speech delivered on behalf of Prof. Akoriyea by Dr. Lawrence Ankrah at the 34th Annual General Congress of the Ghana Dental Association in Koforidua. Themed ‘Dental Quackery in Ghana: The Silent Epidemic –