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Takoradi: Mr. Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, in collaboration with the management of the Takoradi Hospital, is set to establish the region’s first Intensive Care Unit (ICU) within the hospital to deliver critical healthcare services. The facility, when established, will help to ensure that critical health issues are managed in the region and reduce referrals to such units in other regions. According to Ghana News Agency, the Minister and the management of the hospital have resolved to repurpose a female ward into a state-of-the-art ICU to enhance the region’s critical care capabilities. Mr. Nelson, during an inspection of the

Sekondi: The Youth Ministry of the Assemblies of God Church, Sekondi District ‘A’, has donated various items to the inmates at the Ekuase Camp Prison in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region. This initiative is part of the ministry’s efforts to reach out to less privileged groups within society. According to Ghana News Agency, the donated items included food packages, packs of bottled water, soft drinks, and Bibles, among other supplies. The presentation was made by Reverend Emmanuel Owusu-Akyaw, the Southern-Western Youth Director, who stated that the donation was in fulfillment of the biblical mandate to assist those in

Tarkwa: The Western Central Regional Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of a 19-year-old boy, who allegedly committed suicide while in Simpa police cells in the Tarkwa Nsuaem Municipality. According to Ghana News Agency, Chief Superintendent of Police Kusi Appiah, Regional Crime Officer for the Western Central Region, confirmed the tragedy. The complainant, Isaac Asare, a small-scale miner, worked with the deceased, and both resided at Simpa. On Sunday, June 1, 2025, Isaac Asare returned from work and discovered that his six blades of gold had been stolen from his room. He suspected Obeng, the deceased, was behind

Mafi Kpoviadzi: The Community Vulnerable Children Organization (CVCO), in collaboration with the Central Tongu District Health Directorate, organized a community sensitisation event at Mafi Kpoviadzi to promote awareness and encourage participation in routine childhood and adult vaccination programs. According to Ghana News Agency, the event, themed ‘Protecting Every Child, Engaging Every Adult,’ aimed to boost vaccination rates, enhance service delivery, and incorporate COVID-19 vaccinations for lasting public health benefits. The initiative, which took place on Sunday, June 22, 2025, focused on educating the community about the significance of vaccines. Mr. Gustav Boni, Executive Director of CVCO, emphasized the importance of

Accra: As part of efforts to promote peace, the United Nations’ Peace Building Fund (PBF) project has introduced a mobile application to enhance public service delivery and establish robust referral pathways in the project communities. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative was premised on the potential of poor service delivery and referral pathways to trigger community-level conflicts, which could disrupt peaceful co-existence, exposing the community and country to violent extremism. The application focused on four services – security, social service, social justice, and health – as part of the implementation of the UNFPA/UNDP PBF project through the Upper West

Aflao: The Chiefs and People of Agortime Kpetoe have officially launched the 2025 edition of the Kente Festival, with a call on government, the private sector, and stakeholders to support the Kente weaving industry. Such support would ensure sustainable job creation and preserve the culture of the area. According to Ghana News Agency, the launch, held in Aflao, set the stage for the main celebration scheduled for August 10-17, 2025, under the theme: ‘Woven Together Kente; Agortime’s Creative Gift to the World.’ Dr. Dela Mawutor, a member of the Central Planning Committee for the festival, said this year’s celebration is

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