Day: October 2, 2024

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UN Human Rights Activists advocate for urgent stoppage of galamsey operation to save Ghana from disaster

Mr Wilberforce Andrews, a United Nations (UN) Human Rights Activist has called on President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to adhere to the cry calls of the citizenry to declare a state of emergency on illegal mining to review the mining Act to save Gha…

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Tourism thrives in an atmosphere of peace and stability-GTA Director

Madam Gifty Offeibea Koranteng Sena, the Acting Director?of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) Tema Office, has iterated the call on Ghanaians to cherish peace during the election as tourism thrives in an atmosphere of peace and stability.

Madam Sena…

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Chiefs and People of Ehi Celebrate 2024 ‘Ehi Nutome Gali Za’ Festival

The chiefs and people of Ehi in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region have celebrated the Ehi Nutome Gali Za, a festival that has become an important event in the cultural calendar of the area.

The 2024 edition, held under the theme ‘Rally…

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Zongo youth in politics urged to set example for citizens 

Mr Shaibu Adam, the administrator of the Ayawaso East Municipal Education Directorate, Islamic?Education Unit, has called on Zongo youth in politics to show decency in their activities and eschew violence in politics.?

Mr Adam said this could build …

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Adherence to Christian values can propel national transformation-Anglican Bishop

The Most Reverend Daniel Yinkah Sarfo, a former Anglican Bishop of Kumasi Diocese, has said adherence to Christian values and principles by the citizenry can propel Ghana’s transformation.

He said if Ghanaians, the majority of whom were Christians, …

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About 450,000 babies targeted in new measles immunisation campaign in C/R

Health officials in the Central Region will embark on a renewed measles vaccination campaign, targeting 450,000 babies aged nine months to 59 months across all 22 districts of the region.

The exercise starts from Wednesday, October 2 to Sunday, Octo…

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Healthy lifestyle can reduce cardiovascular diseases-Dr Sereboe

Dr Lawrence Agyeman Sereboe, Medical Director, St Michael’s Specialist Hospital, says healthy lifestyles can reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

He said activities such as regular medical check-ups, exercising and eating fruits and vegetable…

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Agenda 111 will strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system against pandemics – Prez Akufo-Addo

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo says the Agenda 111 initiative will consolidate the health infrastructure base of the country and strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system against future pandemics.

Speaking to the chiefs and people of the Upper Eas…

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Police gun down two suspected armed robbers on Atebubu-Yeji Highway  

Police patrol has reportedly shot down two suspected armed robbers on the Atebubu-Yeji highway in the Bono East Region in the early hours of Monday.

The Ghana News Agency (GNA) gathered that the robbers died during an exchange of bullets between the…

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Some 954,212 children to be vaccinated against meseals in Accra

The Greater Accra Regional Health Directorate is set to vaccinate some 954,212 children against measles-rubella in the Region from Today October 2nd to 6th.

The exercise is expected to increase population immunity against measles-rubella by achievin…