Prof Opoku-Agyemang Supports GNAT Cancer Foundation With GH₵50,000. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 12, 2024November 29, 20240 By Makiza Micheline Latifa The National Democratic Congress’s Vice Presidential Candidate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has made a generous donation of GHS50,000 to the Ghana National Association of Teachers(GNAT) Cancer Foundation to support the treatment of teachers who are cancer patients. According to the foundation, cancer cases are surging among teachers and their families, with the cost of treatment being beyond the reach of many patients, leading to significant financial strain. Presently, the average cost of treating cancer patients in Ghana ranges from GH₵45,000 to GH₵250,000, as a result, the Foundation has prioritised preventive education, treatment, and sustainable management of the disease. As part of its initiative to combat cancer sustainably, the Ghana Cancer Foundation is running a fundraising campaign to solicit donations from
Armah Buah Calls For Urgent Parliamentary Diplomacy To Mediate With AES AFRICA NEWS INTERNATIONAL NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 12, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Gregory Pilkington Amoah 12/9/2024Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, ECOWAS Member of Parliament and Deputy Minority Leader of the Parliament of Ghana, says there is an urgent need for Parliamentary diplomacy to help keep the three Sahel Countries in the fold of the West African blocAccording to him the Community Parliament should activate contact channel with former colleagues of the Parliament before the coup occurred. Reacting to the issue of Burkina Faso introducing a new biometric passport without the logo of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS),he said that singular action further solidifies that the country’s break from the regional bloc.“We should move quickly and fast track dialogue, hence the reason why a committee was formed. I do not believe the solution
Ghana Health Service Workers Union Commemorates 80th Anniversary in Takoradi, Calls for Improved Working Conditions. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 11, 2024November 29, 20240 DANIEL OTU ASANTE SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 The Ghana Health Service Workers Union (GHSWU) of the TUC marked its 80th anniversary with a grand celebration in Takoradi, a historic milestone that not only highlighted the union's longstanding commitment to the health sector but also served as a platform to voice critical concerns about the working conditions of health service workers across the country. The anniversary, held at the Takoradi Sports Club, was attended by a host of dignitaries, including government officials, health professionals, union leaders, and members of the public. The ceremony was a blend of reflection on the union's journey over the past eight decades and a call to action for the future. In his keynote address, Mr. Franklin Owusu Ansah, the General
Concerns Raised Over Indiscipline In Senior High Schools. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 11, 2024November 29, 20240 BY: DANIEL OTU ASANTE 11-09-2024 Concerns over indiscipline has gained ground in some Senior High Schools across the country. The recent stabbing of a student which evokes sour memories readily comes to mind. Senior high schools, once the bedrock of discipline and academic excellence, are increasingly becoming hotbeds of indiscipline, with both students and teachers contributing to this worrying trend. The situation has sparked concern among parents, educators, and policymakers, who fear that the menace could have long-term consequences on the quality of education and the moral fabric of society. Reports from various senior high schools across the country highlight a disturbing rise in student indiscipline. Incidents of truancy, disrespect towards teachers, substance abuse, violence and even murder have become alarmingly
Okada Riders Association Of Ghana (ORAG) Moves To Collate Data Of National Members To Regulate Its Activities. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 11, 2024November 29, 20240 By: Daniel Asare With elections looming and the celebration of Christmas gaining considerable attention, there are concerns over frequent road crashes which has reached nightmarish proportions. This has been attributed to over speeding, reckless driving, non-conformity to road traffic regulations and drunk-driving. Worryingly, some people have apportioned blame to ‘’Okada’’ riders for their negligence which has cost the lives of others. However, calls for their activities to be regularized have been welcomed by stakeholders within the transport sector. Photograph of Michael Kofi Owusu Image by Daniel Asare National President of the Okada Riders Association of Ghana, Michael Kofi Owusu has clarified the thought-provoking matter. According
Improving Fishing In Ghana: Former Krachi East DCE assures fishermen of John Mahama’s commitment to revamping sector. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 11, 2024November 29, 20240 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚢 : 𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 𝟷𝟶/𝟿/𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺 Former DCE Krachi East has assured that John Dramani Mahama will reset the fisheries sector and make it lucrative once again after winning the 2024 presidential election. In a conversation with Pan African television’s Ivy Abena Dede Narki Teye , he decried the system where the distribution of premix fuel has allegedly been taken over by politicians, thereby placing undue strain on the activities of fishermen. The former DCE therefore assured fishermenthat when his party comes into power , They would implement a system that will help erase the seeming politicisation of the distribution of premix fuel .
Going To School With Joy Project :North Dayi MP Donates Educational Materials To SHS Freshers. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 11, 2024November 29, 20240 𝚂𝚝𝚘𝚛𝚢 𝚋𝚢 :𝙸𝚟𝚢 𝙰𝚋𝚎𝚗𝚊 𝙳𝚎𝚍𝚎 𝙽𝚊𝚛𝚔𝚒 𝚃𝚎𝚢𝚎 𝟷𝟷/𝟿/𝟸𝟶𝟸𝟺 The Member of Parliament for the North Dayi constituency, Joycelyn Tetteh, has brought smiles to the faces of over 800 students in her constituency, particularly the newly enrolled SHS students.She donated educational materials worth overGHC300,000 to support the students. The items include over 800 student-mattresses, more than 1000 exercise books, over 800 chalk boxes, 50 packs of sanitary pads, and 50 packs of sardines, among other items. In an interview with the media ,she explained that, this isn't the first time she has made such donations to newly enrolled SHS students in her constituency. “As a young woman entrusted by my constituents to serve them, I am aware of the challenges parents face, particularly in purchasing
Resolve Issues Of Missing Names In The Voters’ Register-Dormaahene Tells EC. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by George Vineh Yawson - September 10, 2024November 29, 20240 Story by: Justice Appiah 10-09-2024 The President of the Bono Regional House of Chiefs, Osagyefo Oseadeyo Agyemang Badu II has called on the Electoral Commission to ensure that issues surrounding some missing names in the voter’s register are resolved before the upcoming election. According to him, the recently ended voters’ registration exercise saw some misunderstandings including bloating of the register at various exhibition centres including Ho Central Constituency in the Volta Region. The revered chief further expressed worry over how names of over two to three thousand voters were transferred from the register without their consent. He has asked the Electoral Commission to furnish all the political parties contesting in the 2024 polls including the National Democratic Congress, New Patriotic Party, the People’s National
Mental Health Crisis Looms In Ghana as MHA Reports Alarming Surge In Suicide Rates for 2024. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS by George Vineh Yawson - September 10, 2024November 29, 20240 By Stanley Kwabla Arku The Mental Health Authority of Ghana has joined the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day today, amidst a growing national concern about the alarming increase in suicide cases. This year, the observance comes at a critical time, as the country has recorded a disturbing surge in both attempted and completed suicides during the first half of 2024. According to MHA, data from Ghana’s district health information management systems show that between January and June 2024, the country reported 543 attempted suicides and 81 completed suicides. These numbers already surpass the total number of suicide cases recorded in 2023, when 594 attempts and 48 completed suicides were documented. This steep rise, especially in completed suicides, underscores the
“I Want To Debate Them” – Ayariga Challenges NPP, NDC To An Intellectual Discourse. AFRICA NEWS LOCAL NEWS POLITICS by panafricantv - September 10, 2024September 10, 20240 10/9/2024 Flagbearer of the All `People’s Congress (APC), Dr. Hassan Ayariga has thrown a challenge to the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the main opposition party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to engage him in a presidential debate ahead of the general elections in December this year. The declaration of his intention was necessitated by the current economic hardship which continues to take a toll on citizens’ livelihood and socioeconomic activities, a situation he claimed has led to the involvement and addiction to gambling by both the unemployed and gainfully employed youth alike. Dr. Ayariga’s assertions were contained in a brief speech that preceded the official unveiling of Rev. Dr. Samuel Worlanyo Mensah as his running mate for the 2024 general elections.