A survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has shown that over 50 per cent of pregnant women in the country are anaemic compared to 40 per cent of them who are not pregnant. The report, dubbed “The 2022 Demographic and Health Survey, “showed that children aged 6-59 months in households were eligible for […] The post Over 50% of pregnant women are anaemic –
Ghanaians have been advised against allowing themselves to be manipulated by fake prophecies in choosing political leaders as the country prepares towards the 2024 general election. Those prophecies were self-made from persons who wanted to deceive the citizenry to believe that God had chosen certain leaders for the country, the Rector of Global Theological Seminary […] The post Editorial:
The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) is considering suspending its ongoing strike pending a scheduled meeting with the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) on February 7, 2024. The union began a nationwide strike, citing the government’s disregard for their conditions of service. While the National Labour Commission (NLC) has […] The post GAUA
Rotational Nurses and Midwifery Association has given the Ministry of Health a two-week ultimatum to release their financial clearance for payment, or else its members will lay down their tools. The Association has been lamenting over unpaid allowances totalling over GHc12,000 for the July batch of Rotational Nurses and Midwives. In a statement, the leadership […] The post Rotational
The Ghana Association of University Administrators’ (GAUA) decision to embark on a strike action in demand for better conditions of service (CoS) has taken effect unabatedly, as the University Teachers Association of Ghana, University of Ghana chapter (UTAG-UG) has expressed solidarity with all sister-unions seeking to embark on strike. Among other issues, it has cited […] The post GAUA
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and the Health Services Workers Union have petitioned the National Pension Regulatory Authority to release their 8-month pension arrears. The two unions bemoaned the deductions of their two-tier pensions from their salaries, which had not been paid into the necessary accounts. President of the Ghana Registered Nurses […] The post Health
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
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 anemic, a decline from the 66 percent recorded in 2014. Of […] The post 49% of children aged 6–59 months anemic – GSS
Fifty 50 Club, an Obuasi-based Non-Profit Making Association has donated an amount of GH¢10,000 to support the medical bill of Stephen Aboagye, a 8-year old boy suffering from congenital disorder, that causes the skull to grow abnormally large and heavy. The condition affects the patient’s vision, hearing, speech and mobility and puts him at risk of serious […] The post Fifty
The GaDangme Association over the weekend awarded scholarships to 11 Level 100 students who gained admission to Accra College of Education. Additionally, the association has pledged scholarships to nine other continuing students at the same College. J. Ayikoi Otoo, President of the GaDangme Council, in a statement said the ceremony marked the culmination of the […] The post GaDangme
A cybersecurity expert who doubles as president of the Cyber Security Expert Association Ghana (CSEAG), Abubakar Isaaka, has called on the Cybersecurity Authority (CSA) to collectively work with accredited professionals within the sector to apprehend all individuals behind evolving job scams. He indicated that with a joint effort in conducting “a comprehensive reconnaissance”, they will […] The post
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has commenced field data collection for the 2024 Ghana Integrated Business Establishment Survey Phase I (IBES I). About fourteen thousand (14,000) Field Officers have been trained and deployed by the Service across the country for the data collection exercise. The IBES I focuses on a comprehensive list of all business entities […] The post GSS
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has raised concerns over the government’s Agenda 111 project, highlighting issues of facility locations and accessibility nationwide. This comes on the back of findings from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) Report, conducted among 618 clusters across 261 administrative districts. During the presentation of this report, Government Statistician, Prof. […] The post 40%
The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has today, January 15, 2024, commenced the field data collection for the 2024 Ghana Integrated Business Establishment Survey Phase I (IBES I). In a statement issued on January 15, 2024, the GSS mentioned that about fourteen thousand (14,000) Field Officers have been trained and deployed by the Service across the […] The post GSS
The Greater Accra Regional Poultry Farmers Association is calling on the Ministry of Food and Agriculture for support in reducing maize prices. During an award ceremony of the Association, the Chief Executive Officer for the Association, Isaac Awuaah, revealed that there has been a price increase in the feeding of poultry, making it a challenge […] The post Poultry
The Private Health Facilities Association of Ghana has issued a stern warning, declaring its intention to cease accepting Private Health Insurance soon. This decision stems from the National Health Insurance Authority’s failure to regulate Private Insurance Companies, resulting in arrears owed to its members. According to the association, this has resulted in their inability to […] The post Private
Leaders of the Rotational Nurses and Midwives Association have announced the group’s intention to embark on a strike if the government fails to pay their allowances. According to the association, the government’s silence on the payment of the allowances is a cause for concern. Speaking to Citi News, the National President of the Rotational Nurses […] The post Rotational
Kidney patients undergoing treatment at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are urgently appealing to both governmental and non-governmental institutions for assistance in acquiring additional dialysis machines and consumables for the facility. The outpatient department of the renal unit was forced to close down in May 2023 due to financial constraints, resulting in the tragic death […] The post Korle
The Renal Patients Association of Ghana has renewed calls for the inclusion of renal treatment in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). This follows growing concerns about the inability of many patients to afford the cost of treatment, prompting calls for tax waivers on dialysis consumables. Speaking to Citi News, the president of the association, […] The post Renal
The Technical University Senior Administrators’ Association of Ghana (TUSAAG) has suspended its intended nationwide strike scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2024. TUSAAG had threatened to strike, demanding the government and the management of various technical universities fully comply with their retirement roll-over date. In a statement issued on January 1, TUSAAG cited the failure of […] The post TUSAAG
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