Senegal should end “uncertainty” created by President Macky Sall’s announcement that an election scheduled for February 25 would be postponed indefinitely, France said Sunday, calling for a vote “as soon as possible”. “We call on authorities to end the uncertainty about the electoral calendar so the vote can be held as soon as possible, under […] The post France
There was no doubting Francisco Villegas’ political colours as he stepped off his flight into El Salvador. Draped in a flag bearing President Nayib Bukele’s face, he was dressed in light blue – the colour of the ruling party, Nuevas Ideas. “We’re going to win!” he yelled, to cheers and applause from a small crowd […] The post El Salvador’s
At least 51 people have been killed in Chile as intense forest fires in the centre of the country triggered a state of emergency and the authorities warned that the death toll is likely to rise. “Given the conditions of the tragedy, the number of victims will surely increase in the coming hours,” President Gabriel Boric […] The post More than 50 killed as forest fires rage in Chile appeared
Residents living in flood-affected areas in the lower Volta Basin are at risk of experiencing a possible rise in female genital Schistosomiasis (bilharzia), as aquatic weeds that carry freshwater snails, which are carriers of the parasites, have drawn closer to communities living along the Volta River. The Deputy Health Director in charge of Public Health […] The post Akosombo
Management and staff of award-winning private real estate firm, Imperial Homes Limited, organized a health walk over the weekend as part of activities marking the firm’s 15th-anniversary celebration. The anniversary is themed: “15 years of living up to our brand promise: a signature of luxury.” The health walk began at the Aviation Social Centre, where […] The post Imperial
Colour for healing was adopted 2,000 years ago in Ancient Greece, Egypt and China. They used colour and light in the form of sunlight, crystal reflections, paints and plants were employed to improve people’s moods. Colour therapy, also known as chromotherapy, is a form of therapy that uses colour and light to treat certain mental and physical health […] The post Colour
A free health screening exercise within Accra Central has been organized to mark World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day 2024. The health screening, organized by the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research in collaboration with the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (A.M.A.), was to commemorate the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day set aside by the World Health Organization […] The post NMIMR
In the intricate tapestry of education, schools stand as monumental pillars with the profound potential to shape not only the intellectual development but also the holistic well-being of future generations. As a devoted Health Education Expert, I am driven to explore the multi-faceted role that schools play in instilling life-long habits, fostering a culture of […] The post Role
Albania’s Constitutional Court on Monday approved a controversial deal signed with Italy to host two holding centres for migrants rescued in Italian waters. But the agreement has sparked anger among politicians in both countries and human rights groups who describe it as “dehumanising”. The agreement has been condemned by opposition parties in both countries, as […] The post Albania,
The United States has begun reimposing sanctions on Venezuela by restricting its mining sector after the South American nation’s top court upheld the disqualification of an opposition presidential hopeful. Any US companies doing business with Venezuela’s state-owned mining concern Minerven have until February 13 to complete a “wind down of transactions” with the company, the US Treasury’s […] The post US
Three foreign-born residents in Japan have sued the country’s authorities over alleged racial profiling. The plaintiffs say they have suffered distress from repeated police questioning based on their appearances. “There’s a very strong image that ‘foreigner’ equals ‘criminal’,” Pakistan-born Syed Zain told reporters. The lawsuit filed on Monday aims to confirm that racial profiling is […] The post Foreign-born
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in a case in which he was charged with leaking state secrets. Khan, who was ousted by his opponents as PM in 2022, is already serving a three-year jail term after being convicted of corruption. He has called all the charges […] The post Pakistan Ex-PM Imran Khan jailed in state secrets case appeared first
Israeli forces have killed three members of Palestinian armed groups in a hospital in the occupied West Bank. CCTV footage showed members of an undercover unit disguised as medics and other civilians making their way through a corridor with rifles raised. The Israeli military said the men were hiding in the Jenin hospital, and that […] The post Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinian fighters
Vietnam and the Philippines have agreed to cooperate on maritime security in the South China Sea, a conduit for $3 trillion of annual shipborne trade that China claims almost in its entirety. The deals, signed during a state visit to Hanoi by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday, will see the two countries’ coastguards working […] The post Vietnam, Philippines sign deals
All workers have rights and duties. In Ghana, the Labour Act (2003) Act 651 spells out the rights and duties of not only workers, but those of employers as well. It may be useful to state that Act 651 “applies to all workers and to all employers except the Armed Forces, the Police Service, the […] The post Supporting pregnant employees in organisations appeared
The Ghana Demographic and Health Survey conducted by the Ghana Statistical Service has revealed concerning statistics regarding HIV awareness and prevention among men aged 15 to 49. The data reveals that a significant 76 percent of men in this age group are unaware of their HIV status. Furthermore, only 28% reported the use of condoms […] The post 76% of men are unaware
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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
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili resigned on Monday saying he would become chairman of the ruling party going into parliamentary elections in October. The conservative-leaning Garibashvili, 41, had been prime minister since February 2021. His announcement came a month after the political comeback of his close ally the powerful oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili. “Today, I am leaving […] The post Georgia
Employees from a Ukrainian arms firm conspired with defence ministry officials to embezzle almost $40 million (€37 million) earmarked to buy 100,000 mortar shells for the war against Russia, Ukraine’s security service reported. The SSU said in a statement that five people have been charged, with one person detained while trying to cross the Ukrainian border. If […] The post Ukraine
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