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Accra: Dr. Mary Ansong, co-founder of the International Sickle Cell Centre (ISCC), has called for collaboration among healthcare providers, government agencies, and civil society to address the ongoing burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in Ghana. She made the call during the second annual Strategic Dialogue on Sickle Cell Disease, held in Accra to mark World Sickle Cell Day 2025. According to Ghana News Agency, the dialogue brought together health experts, patient advocates, government officials, and civil society leaders under the theme ‘Progress Made, Challenges, and the Way Forward.’ The event focused on evaluating the country’s progress in managing SCD,

The Western Region: The Human Rights and Development Services (HURDS), with support from GIZ under the Support to Human Rights, Gender Equality and Civil Society- S(HE) Project, has launched the Break the Silence project. The initiative aims to prompt social reflection on the impact of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and discrimination in the Western Region. According to Ghana News Agency, Break the Silence is a campaign designed to empower communities to confront the culture of silence surrounding SGBV and transform harmful societal norms into positive ones in the Western and Central Regions. During an inception meeting, Ms. Eva Ankrah,

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: Reverend Father Raguel Quansah, former Assistant Priest at St Kizito Catholic Church in Nima, has called on Catholics to prioritize the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist for spiritual strength and nourishment. He emphasized that receiving the Holy Eucharist allows Christ to abide in believers, empowering them to make righteous choices. According to Ghana News Agency, Rev Quansah, who is currently pursuing further studies in the United States, delivered this message during a sermon on Sunday in celebration of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) in Accra. This solemnity is a significant event