The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has honoured former Finance Minister and founder of the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS), Dr Kwabena Duffuor for his immense contribution to the overall development of the country and the youth in particular. The Union described the former Bank of Ghana Governor as a distinguished personality who has […] The post NUGS
The Bank of England has warned that the coronavirus pandemic will push the UK economy towards its deepest recession on record. It said the economy was on course to shrink 14% this year, based on the lockdown being relaxed in June. Scenarios drawn up by the Bank to illustrate the economic impact said Covid-19 was […] The post Coronavirus: Bank of England
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his cabinet will later today, Thursday, May 7, 2020, begin a 3-day retreat to review data gathered on the effects of COVID-19 on all sectors of the economy. The Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah who made this known to the public said the government now has more […] The post Government begins
Management of the Ghana Police Service says police personnel at the frontline of Ghana’s COVID-19 management who are awaiting their test results have resumed work. Over 8,000 police officers were directed by the IGP to self-quarantine for their samples to be taken for testing. This was after they took part in enforcing the restrictions on […] The post Personnel
The Ghanaian Doctors and Dentist Association – UK (GDDA-UK) has donated PPE worth 52, 500 to the Lekma and Yendi Municipal Hospitals. The Association also donated sanitizers to the Ledzokuku Constituency in the Greater Accra Region. The donation was made on behalf of the President of the Association, Dr. William Kedjanyi at a ceremony attended […] The post Ghanaian
The Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyemang Manu has revealed that some persons and institutions are hoarding personal protective equipment meant to be distributed to health centres that need them. The Minister said the development was responsible for the regular claims of lack of PPE in some health facilities across the country. Mr. Agyeman Manu, at […] The post Some individuals,
Three out of seven persons have been granted bail for gathering at a drinking spot in Tamale despite the Coronavirus-induced ban on social gatherings. According to the police, the seven persons were arrested at Sarafina Bar near the police headquarters in Tamale in the Northern Region for failing to comply with the restrictions imposed on […] The post Tamale:
The Manhyia Divisional Police Command in the Ashanti Region has arrested a wedded wife and her boyfriend for conniving to kill her husband at Pamen near Kwabeng in the Eastern Region. The two were arrested after they mistook the would-be contract killer’s cell phone number for the Manhyia Divisional Police Commander’s. The 27-year-old suspect, Mavis […] The post Wife
About a decade ago while pursuing my graduate studies, I had a chance encounter with a clinical research participant that left an indelible impression upon me. As an exuberant clinical research associate, I entered the consulting room to take the would-be participant through a clinical trial consenting process. Essentially, this is a process of ensuring […] The post Participant
Flooding as a result of recent heavy rains has killed almost 200 people across Kenya, the government says. The water has also washed away 8,000 acres of crops and some vital infrastructure. Neighbouring Uganda, where Lake Victoria has reached unprecedented levels, has also felt the impact of heavy rains, which are expected to continue for […] The post Kenya and Uganda hit by deadly flooding
As lockdowns start to ease in many countries, so the tentative return to work begins, leaving people understandably concerned about how safe a space an office will be in the middle of a global pandemic. Alongside some mouldy old food in the communal fridges, there is likely to be an increase in the amount of […] The post Coronavirus: Will offices be safe for a return to
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ashanti Region has expressed dismay in some comments that the Roads and Highways Minister, Kwesi Amoako Atta made in relation to the construction of roads in the Region. According to them, the Minister’s statements are “outrageous and non-factual”. Mr. Amoako Attah, speaking to the media as part of […] The post Amoako
Facebook has announced who will sit on an independent board set up to have ultimate say over what controversial content should be taken down. Former Danish prime minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt will co-chair the panel with three others. The panel said they will judge some of the “hardest cases out there”. One expert said it was […] The post Facebook’s ‘supreme
The UK has become the first country in Europe to pass 30,000 coronavirus deaths, according to the latest government figures. A total of 30,076 people have now died in hospitals, care homes, and the wider community after testing positive for the virus, up by 649 from Tuesday. Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick said they were “heartbreaking […] The post Coronavirus:
Data analysis suggests the epidemic could become worse in some nations in developing regions. The number of coronavirus cases and deaths have reached their peak in many European and North American countries, but analysis suggests some developing nations are yet to have experienced the worst of their outbreaks. There is no mathematical formula to pinpoint […] The post Coronavirus:
Sohail was unconscious for a month and believes it was only his mother’s prayers for him as she lay dying that saved him. As he slowly opened his eyes, Sohail Anjum sensed something was deeply wrong. He was still lying in a hospital bed. All, he vaguely remembered was being told by the doctor that […] The post Coronavirus: ‘I woke from
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The Food and Drug Authority (FDA) says it will not allow the use of a purported coronavirus cure developed in Madagascar until the efficacy of the drug is proven. According to the FDA, there is still little scientific evidence backing the potency of the medicine to cure COVID-19. Madagascar has been touting a herbal medicine […] The post Ghana
The Food and Drugs Authority has assured that it will not compromise the safety of Ghanaians should the need arise to fast track a vaccine for the novel coronavirus. Vaccines are normally expected to take between 10 and 15 years to develop because any new medical treatment needs to be thoroughly tested for safety before […] The post Fast-tracking of coronavirus
The Accra Regional Police Command says it will continue to arrest and prosecute individuals in the region who refuse to comply with precautionary measures to fight the spread of COVID-19. According to the command, an earlier operation conducted by the police has resulted in the arrest of 500 commercial motorbike riders who failed to wear […] The post We’ll
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