Describing it as a game changer for girls’ education in Ghana. By King Amoah. In a groundbreaking initiative aiming to break down barriers to education for girls, former President John Dramani Mahama has pledged to offer free sanitary pads to school girls across Ghana. This commitment has sparked significant enthusiasm among students, educators, and health […]
By King Amoah As Ghana continues to navigate the post-pandemic landscape, many citizens are raising concerns about the government’s decision to impose a COVID-19 tax. Originally introduced as a temporary measure to address the financial strain caused by the pandemic, this tax has sparked significant debate among the populace. Citizens are questioning its necessity now […]
A woman has revealed she was hit with some cruel comments from friends when she came out as abrosexual – a term she only discovered when she was 30-years-old. Thankfully, now she feels ‘seen’ Emma Flint realised she was abrosexual after discovering the term at 30. A woman has opened up about the backlash she […]
By King Amoah In monitoring an Accra- based Top Radio located at Kokomlemle, evening news bulletin on Friday August 30, Mr. Rodic Adjei, the Deputy Director of the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA), expressed grave concerns over the alarming rise in the use of illegal Sudan Dye 4 (commonly known as Suede) chemicals in edible […]
Next time any government official blames Ghana’s economic mess on Covid and Ukraine, remind them that Ghana was not the only country affected, and then show them the following: 1. Number of Covid deaths:* . South Africa: 102,595 . Kenya: 5,689 . Ghana: 1,462 . China: 5,272 . Ukraine: 112,518 . Russia: 402,756 *2. Inflation […]
ASEPA has noted with deep concerns the Ministry of H mmealth’s inability to clear family planning medications donated to Ghana by donor partners from the Tema port since February 2024. Our checks at the regional medical stores across the Countries reveals that these medications have been in short supply since February 2024, meanwhile these medications […]
We will: 1. Uncap the National Health Insurance Levy and ensure the timely release of payments to service providers and additional funds to finance health care for Ghanaians. 2. Establish the Ghana Medical Care Trust Fund (MAHAMACARES) to support the cost of health care for persons with chronic diseases such as kidney failure (dialysis), cancers, […]
Introduction The Educate Africa Institute (EAI) has been monitoring the growing impact of illegal small-scale mining, commonly referred to as “galamsey,” on communities across Ghana. While environmental and economic damage caused by this illicit activity has been widely reported, new evidence from the Aowin Municipality in the Western North Region reveals an even more alarming […]
By King Amoah In the bustling city of Kumasi, amidst the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Richmond Essel, a respected private medical practitioner, has raised his voice against what he perceives as an unfortunate trend of using the pandemic as a scapegoat for existing and persisting economic challenges. Dr. Essel’s statement comes at […]
Facilitating automatic posting of trained nurses in Ghana is crucial for many reasons: Many healthcare facilities, especially in rural and underserved areas, face challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified nurses. Automatic posting can help ensure that these facilities have a steady supply of trained nurses to meet the healthcare needs of the community. By automating […]
