AstraZeneca has today launched the Cancer Care Africa programme in Kenya, a first-of-its-kind collaboration with the Ministry of Health, The Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology (KESHO), Axios, the National Cancer Institute of Kenya (NCI), and other partners to improve cancer care in Kenya by equitably improving access and outcomes across the patient care pathway, […] The post AstraZeneca
Kenya has postponed the reopening of its schools by one week due to ongoing flooding caused by heavy rains, as flood-related deaths since mid-March in the East African country neared 100. Some schools remained “adversely affected” by the flooding, the Education Ministry said Sunday night. Local media reported that more than 100 schools were flooded, […] The post Kenya
Kenya is experiencing heavy rain that has disrupted normal business across the country, resulting in the destruction of property and the loss of 44 lives so far, according to Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS). According to the KRCS, the downpours have affected the lives of about 60,000 people. In the Mathare slums of Nairobi, the […] The post Kenya: 44 people die due to flooding appeared
Two civilians have been reported dead after a group of persons attacked the Tema Naval Base of the Ghana Armed Forces. The post Two dead after youth clash with Tema Naval Base first appeared on 3News.
Two civilians have been reported dead after a group of persons attacked the Tema Naval Base of the Ghana Armed Forces. The post Two dead after youth clash with Tema Naval Base first appeared on 3News.
Authorities at Opoku Ware SHS have dispelled rumours of de-boardinising over 1000 students, asserting that disciplinary actions are only being taken against students who violated school regulations by leaving for the Easter break without permission. Reverend Stephen Sekyere Owusu, the Headmaster of Opoku Ware School, reiterated the institution’s firm stance against any form of indiscipline […] The post Opoku
By Delphina QUARSHIE Have you ever wondered why God chose a garden, specifically the Garden of Eden, out of all places, to be humanity’s dwelling place? You may also not have stopped to reflect on the fact that, before his arrest and crucifixion, Jesus retreated to pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Thus, we see […] The post More than just a garden:
The Tema General Hospital has responded to a viral video showing its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in darkness with nurses struggling to care for babies during a power outage. The Hospital in a statement clarified that it was a brief generator trip-off. The medical director at the facility, Dr. Richard Anthony, confirmed that the […] The post It was a
The Oral Health Professionals Association of Ghana (OHPAG) has revealed that 80 percent of male inmates at Nsawam Medium Security Prisons have oral health problems. Their assertion come after an outreach and a dental screening at the Nsawam Prisons. Oral Health Professional Association of Ghana as part of its activities to mark the World Oral […] The post 80% of male
In a show of admiration and commendation, Nigeria’s former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Chief Sunday Dare has expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Ghana for its remarkable hosting of the African Games 2023. Chief Dare acknowledged Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, and Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif, for their commitment to sports […] The post Former
By Olutayo IRANTIOLA and Akeem AKINNIYI Since the unexpected emergence of COVID-19 which shook Africa’s health systems to its roots, governments, individuals, non-profit organizations as well corporate entities have continued to form partnerships to strengthen the continent’s health systems. These partnerships, regardless of size, are gradually bringing back the hope of stable African health systems […] The post
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH “Russia closes presidential race,” noted most of the news agencies across the Russian Federation. According to the Central Election Commission (CEC), three qualified candidates are running against incumbent President Vladimir Putin. Russia closes presidential race candidate registration with Putin and three (3) others. The list did not include the Russian anti-war candidate […] The post
By Michael Akenoo The old adage says; delays are dangerous. And it has been said time and again that Justice delayed is Justice denied! In a society or nation, human beings do relate and interact with each other by following certain stereotyped ways of doing things or managing their affairs; and these become the lifestyle […] The post Delays are dangerous appeared first on
The Jospong Group of Companies has presented separate amounts totalling almost GH¢500,000 to three renal facilities in Accra. The money is to support the treatment of kidney patients of Korle Bu Renal Unit, University of Ghana Dialysis Centre and the Renal Unit of the Bank Hospital who, for some reasons, are unable to afford dialysis […] The post Jospong Group Supports 3 Dialysis Units
The number of recorded cancer cases and deaths among women in Ghana is increasingly overwhelming. Research has shown that every year, 2797 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and 1699 die from the disease. Cervical cancer ranks as the 2nd most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age. Other research works […] The post Remove import
The African Business Bureau (ABB) has donated GH¢30,000 to Citi FM/Cit TV’s relief campaign to support the resettlement of victims of the Akosombo Dam spillage. ABB is the first Tema-based business accelerator that provides business creators with training, talent management, and business support services to accelerate their growth. While presenting the money, the manager of […] The post Akosombo
Dr. Ernest Addison – Governor of Bank of Ghana The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced a significant reduction in its Monetary Policy Rate, also known as the base Read More... The post BoG Lowers Base Rate To 29% To Stimulate Economic Growth
Celebrated Ghanaian Singer and songwriter Wiyaala is set to rock the +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra on January 27, 2024. Wiyaala who has been praised around the world for her dynamic voice and fascinating stage act will be joined on stage by The Yaga Yagas, a group of four classically-trained Jazz fusion musicians […] The post Wiyaala and The Yaga Yagas to rock +233 on Jan
In the early 1990s, every self-respecting American yuppie and retired suburban couple bought an electric bread maker, with sales hitting four million units. But the fad soon faded as these amateur bakers discovered that stuffing a precise quantity and ratio of flour, eggs, butter, yeast, and salt into a metal box takes time and costs […] The post Are electric cars a dead end?
18% under age 5 stunted 6% wasted 12% are underweight 2 percent overweight The 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) report on maternal and child health by Ghana Statistical Services has revealed that 49 percent of children aged 6 to 59 months are anaemic, a decline from the 66 percent recorded in 2014. Of the 49 […] The post 49% of children aged 6–59
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