A joint project agreement has been signed between the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ghana Health Service (GHS) and Anesvad Foundation, a Spanish Organisation, for the control, elimination and eradication of skin-related tropical diseases. The 5.8 million Euro starter project, would, however, focus on Buruli Ulcer, Leprosy and Yaws, which were still endemic in some seven communities across the country, and […]

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has advocated increased disclosure of oil contracts and licenses if the government is to be transparent with Ghanaians on developments in the oil industry. This follows a latest accountability and transparency index (P-TRAC) report which focuses on the management of Ghana’s petroleum resources. The survey assessed the level of transparency by the government in […]

Financier of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Agyapong has revealed that members of his own party despise him because of his resolve to speak the truth irrespective of who is involved and at all times. He disclosed that over the period, he appears to have incurred the wrath of NPP members more than the NDC though he is […]

The Project Manager of Presby Go Home”, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) working at the Gambaga Witches Camp in the East Mamprusi District of the Northern Region, has revealed that about 10 percent of women accused of witchcraft and banished into the isolated camps are unwilling to reunite with their families. Mr Sampson Laar said though there are efforts by various […]

Deputy General Secretary for the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Dr. Titus Beyou, has underscored the need for government to invest heavily in the health sector. The move he says will help resolve the challenges confronting the ailing health system in the country. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, the medical doctor said, the GMA has consistently argued […]

The Ghana Police Service is to hold a prayer session on Sunday, February 4, following the attack on the Kwabenya Police Station and the death of the policeman. The special prayer session is scheduled to take place in all police churches across the country. The prayers are to call for “safety and divine protection” of all police, according to an […]

Vice Chairman of the Eastern Regional NPP, Nana Fredua Agyeman Ofori-Atta has admitted that the New Patriotic Party capitalized on the emotions of Ghanaians for its campaign when the Mahama-led government accepted the ex-Guantanamo Bay detainees. According to the Vice Chairman who was speaking on TV3’s New Day on Saturday, the NDC dealt poorly with the issue in terms of […]

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) says a ban on the sale and distribution of six herbal medicinal products issued some two years ago is still valid. The herbal medicinal products hit by the ban include Rockman Capsules manufactured by RockCare Clinic Limited; Mars for men imported by Joe D. Ventures and Tinatett Be4 Be4 Herbal Capsules manufactured by Tinattet […]

Education Minister, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has told a gathering of the world’s education stakeholders that government was committed to deepening the use of technology in education in Ghana. Speaking at the Education World Forum, which attracted nearly 100 of the world’s education ministers to London, Dr Prempeh told the gathered ministers that the government is making “a conscious effort” […]

Minister of the Interior, Ambrose Dery, has assured Ghanaians that government is committed to making the country safe for the citizens. His declaration follows the current attacks on national security personnel by criminals with the recent one resulting in the killing of Inspector Emmanuel Ashilevi who was shot at the Kwabenya Police Station when gunmen invaded the station to free […]