The Ministry of Health (MoH) has received 14 out of 182 containers at the Tema Port holding essential medicines for antiretroviral, Tuberculosis (TB), and malaria treatments donated by the Global Fund (GF). The essential medical commodities, including antiretroviral drugs for HIV patients, were stuck at the Tema port for almost a year due to the […] The post MoH
George Winful, the Director responsible for policy decisions at the Ministry of Finance (MoF), has attributed the delayed clearance of medical supplies from the Tema Port to the late receipt of information. Speaking on Friday, April 12, Mr Winful highlighted that the Ministry of Health (MoH) managed to clear 14 out of the 182 containers […] The post Lack
Andrew Dabalen, the Chief Economist for the Africa Region at the World Bank, has expressed optimism regarding the forecasted 3.8% growth in Sub-Saharan African countries by 2025. The World Bank’s Africa Pulse Report for April 2024 anticipates growth in Africa in the coming years. The report also suggests that domestic resource mobilization and international support […] The post Africa’s
Balancing the demands of school attendance with the weighty responsibility of caring for younger siblings is a significant challenge facing many young girls in some parts of the Northern Region. This delicate juggling act not only strains their ability to excel academically but also casts dark shadows over their future. The struggle to fulfill familial […] The post Dreams
The truck loaded with the tanks of fuel The youth of Sefwi Akontombra in the Western North Region have reportedly intercepted a vehicle which was loaded with tanks of Read More... The post Sefwi Youth Seize Galamsey Fuel appeared first on DailyGuide
Despite millions of dollars invested in Ghana’s health systems to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, life-saving drugs and healthcare products for these ailments have been stuck at the Tema Harbour for over ten months. For those who depend on these medicines, the continued delay in clearing these medications put their lives at risk. Ghana is […] The post Stuck
Despite millions of dollars invested in Ghana’s health systems to combat HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, life-saving drugs and healthcare products for these ailments have been stuck at the Tema Harbour for over ten months. For those who depend on these medicines, the continued delay in clearing these medications put their lives at risk. Ghana is […] The post Global
The Executive Director for the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has cautioned that Ghana could lose the electricity export market if President Akufo-Addo’s directive to curtail power continues. President Akudo-Addo, in a letter to the Volta River Authority (VRA), ordered the retention of power exports for domestic use in response to the […] The post Ghana
Tens of thousands of people have fled the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, to escape a surge in gang violence over the past weeks. United Nations figures suggest more than 53,000 left between 8-27 March. The UN is warning that the rural regions to which many have fled are not equipped to deal with such a large […] The post More than 50,000 flee Haiti capital after surge in gang violence
In a strategic move to promote trade liberalisation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Ghana has collaborated with the Ghana Export Promotion Authority (GEPA) to host a crucial sensitisation seminar titled ‘Trade Liberalisation after the AfCFTA’ at the Africa Trade House in Accra. Peter Dery, Head of […] The post
The Chinese and Ghanaian miners Tongues are wagging in the country as to whether the four Chinese nationals who were arrested by staff of the Forestry Commission on December Read More... The post Pressure Mounts Over ‘Dead’ Chinese Illegal Miners appeared
Guinness World Record Contender for the longest speech by an individual, Adu Sarfowah has urged Ghanaians who wish to embark on record attempts to carry on. The post There is nothing wrong with the ‘thons’ happening – Adu Sarfowah first appeared on 3News.
Water remains a vital global resource imperative for human existence, residential use, industrial activities, and economic development in several sectors including agriculture, energy, and health. Water demand has increased in many parts of the globe, and along with it, is the threat to human security. As at November 2023, 1,630 cases of water conflict had […] The post World Water Day:
Freelance journalist Edem Srem has voiced concerns regarding the destruction of Ghana’s water bodies due to illegal mining, known as ‘galamsey’. The degradation of water bodies and vegetation across various regions is attributed to ‘galamsey’ activities. President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo faces significant criticism for not effectively addressing the issue. During an interview on The […] The post Western
Freelance Journalist, Edem Srem, has voiced concerns over the irrigation practices in farming communities affected by illegal mining activities. He noted that mercury used in mining contaminates water bodies, which are then utilized by farmers for crop irrigation. In an interview on The Point of View on Citi TV, he warned that produce from these polluted […] The post Ghanaians
Ghana failed to secure a spot in the Top 10 happiest countries on the African continent, according to the latest World Happiness Report. The report showed that Nordic nations are once again at the top of the happiness rankings. Finland remained the happiest country for the seventh year in a row, with Denmark, Iceland, and […] The post Ghana misses out on 2024 Top 10 happiest countries in
By Jayati GHOSH While the technical details of international agreements may seem arcane or even trivial, they often commit governments to policies that have major economic consequences. This is especially true for low- and middle-income countries, which have long been on the receiving end of unfair treaties. International tax agreements are a case in point. […] The post For
Despite a generally difficult local and international economic climate in 2023, the Tema Port handled 18 million tonnes of cargo while the Takoradi Port handled eight million tonnes. That was a boost in performance in the second half of the year after a dormant first half. Mr Michael Achagwe Luguje, the Director General, of Ghana […] The post Tema Port handled 18 million
Nana Yaw Barima Barnieh, the Communications Manager of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) for the Western and Central Regions, has revealed that certain food vendors are using water contaminated by illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, to cook for the public. He added that the company’s 30 percent reduction in water production due to galamsey, […] The post Central
The Ghana Water Limited (GWL) in the Central Region has cut its production by 30 percent at the Sekyerehemang Headworks as a result of galamsey activities along the banks of the River Pra. According to the water company, although some communities within the region will be affected by the move, it is ready to augment […] The post Central Region: GWL cuts water production
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