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Koforidua: Operation Walk Syracuse, a U.S.-based non-profit medical organization, has launched a week-long orthopedic surgery program at St. Joseph Catholic Hospital in Koforidua, offering free treatment to approximately 100 patients from the Eastern Region. According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative, which commenced on October 10 and is set to conclude on October 17, aims to alleviate the financial burden associated with orthopedic surgeries for patients suffering from debilitating joint conditions. Ms. Amevine Bailey, the Local Lead for Operation Walk Syracuse, stated that this year, the organization brought a team of about 40 professionals to perform knee and hip replacement

Saltpond: The Mfantseman-Saltpond Development Alliance (MSDA), a community-led development group, has initiated a sustainable water project for the Saltpond Municipal Hospital to address ongoing water challenges at the facility. Persistent water shortages have long plagued the hospital, impacting health care delivery, sanitation, and patient attendance. According to Ghana News Agency, the Hospital, which serves as the referral center for the Mfantseman Municipality’s population of over 125,000, often had to refer patients to other facilities due to water scarcity. At times, relatives of inpatients were required to bring water to the hospital. However, the new solar-powered project promises a permanent and

Sunyani: The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has concluded a two-day training workshop aimed at empowering media practitioners to combat the rise of misinformation and disinformation in the digital economy. This initiative underscores the BoG’s commitment to enhancing media understanding of financial and economic issues to ensure accurate reporting. According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Bernard Ato Otabil, the Director of Communications at the BoG, emphasized the threat that misinformation and disinformation pose to the digital economy. He highlighted the necessity of equipping the media with the knowledge needed to accurately interpret and report on economic developments. The workshop, held in

Keta: Mr. Gabriel Dzikunu, the Assembly Member of the Keta Central Electoral area in the Keta Municipality of the Volta Region, has expressed concern over the deplorable state of the road network within the area. The poor condition of these roads has …

Accra: SEND Ghana and the Ghana Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics (GAND) have called on the government to introduce a national policy mandating front-of-pack warning labels on processed and ultra-processed foods. The two organizations say the move i…

Gambaga: The National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organised an educational engagement for men and women’s groups in Gambaga in the East Mamprusi Municipality, aimed at empowering them to understand their civic rights to uphold the rule of law and resist corruption. According to Ghana News Agency, a total of 60 participants, including 53 women and seven men, drawn from various communities and women’s associations across the municipality, were taken through various topics, including the principles of the rule of law, the Whistleblower Act, the Domestic Violence Act, the Right to Information Act, among others. The engagement formed part

Accra: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has contributed 30 motorbikes to Ghana’s Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) to bolster rice production initiatives. This donation aims to enhance the mobility and efficiency of Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) involved in the Ghana Rice Production Improvement Project (GRIP). According to Ghana News Agency, the motorbikes are part of a collaborative effort between JICA and MoFA to boost domestic rice production and strengthen national food security. Ms. Suzuki Momoko, Chief Representative of the JICA Ghana Office, highlighted JICA’s enduring dedication to Ghana’s agricultural sector, particularly in rice cultivation. “For more than 20