Women in Leadership International has demanded a thorough, independent investigation into sexual abuse allegations involving female students at Obuasi Senior High Technical School, along with immediate protection and support for affected students and concerns about how complaints were handled.
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Medical specialists in the Upper East Region have called for swift delivery of diagnostic equipment to complement financial relief from the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which is helping patients afford specialised treatment but better-equipped facilities are needed for early diagnosis and effective care, particularly for breast cancer.
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Ghana was at very high risk during the 2014–15 West African Ebola outbreak despite recording no cases, according to Global Health Leader at the KCCR Prof John Amuasi, who described the country's escape as fortunate. He noted that screening alone cannot confirm Ebola infection and stressed the importance of monitoring travellers after arrival.
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Prof John Amuasi, KCCR's Global Health Lead, said Ghana should collect accurate passenger information, including verified phone numbers, to strengthen Ebola detection at borders. He cautioned that airport temperature checks and hand sanitizers have limited value in identifying infected travellers, as visibly ill passengers are unlikely to board flights.
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A public health expert at KNUST warned that Ghana's Ebola preparedness should prioritise surveillance and tracking of incoming travellers, collecting accurate contact details to enable quick follow-up if they develop symptoms, rather than relying on temperature checks and hand sanitisers at airports, which offer limited assurance since infected people may not show symptoms on arrival.
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Prof John Amuasi of the KCCR has urged Ghana to verify travellers' phone numbers to help authorities trace them if they develop Ebola symptoms after arrival, saying accurate passenger data is more important than airport temperature checks alone. His call comes as Nigeria and Kenya report imported Ebola cases linked to travel from Uganda and DR Congo.
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Fishermen at Jamestown Fishing Harbour have threatened to stage a protest if the cold storage facility remains non-operational by December 31, 2026, citing significant post-harvest losses and difficulty preserving their catch. The Chief Fisherman said the facility has remained non-functional since the harbour opened, forcing some fishermen to dry fish on streets, a practice halted by city authorities.
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The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service cautioned that misinformation could undermine Ghana's efforts to prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak, urging journalists, social media users, and content creators to verify information with official sources before publishing or sharing it.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
The North-East Regional Coordinating Council is promoting solar-powered water systems and dry-season farming to help communities adapt to climate change as rivers dry up and traditional irrigation sources become unreliable. The initiative aims to improve water access for households and public institutions while supporting year-round farming through solar-powered groundwater extraction, with communities responsible for relatively low maintenance costs.
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The Ghana Health Service is considering artificial intelligence to help anticipate disease outbreaks and strengthen emergency planning, particularly in response to Ebola threats in Africa. GHS Director-General Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea said the technology could improve assessment of public health risks and support timely responses when infectious diseases threaten to cross borders.
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The Ghana Health Service has activated its Ebola preparedness arrangements and conducted simulation exercises to strengthen the country's response capacity, following outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The GHS is monitoring developments across affected countries and has intensified surveillance and emergency planning.
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The Telecel Foundation delivered hands-on robotics training to 100 hearing-impaired students at the Volta School for the Deaf in Hohoe as part of Care Month celebrations, introducing practical STEM concepts to build creativity, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
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The Volta Region House of Chiefs has attributed poor academic performance in the region to students' growing interest in social media at the expense of studies, noting that 15 senior high schools failed to produce a single candidate eligible for tertiary education in the 2025 WASSCE.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Road users on the 33.4-kilometre Ofankor-Nsawam stretch of the Accra-Kumasi Highway are experiencing severe traffic congestion and dust as construction progresses slowly, with commuters and traders urging the contractor to accelerate work, water untarred sections, and open completed sections to traffic.
2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
GCB Bank PLC has donated GH¢200,000 to the Ghana Education Trust Fund to support educational development initiatives. The Deputy Administrator of GETFund received the donation, which will support efforts to improve educational infrastructure and expand opportunities for students nationwide.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana Water Limited's Accra North Region has urged closer collaboration with customers to enhance water service delivery and protect company assets. During Customer Service Month activities, the company recognized loyal customers and encouraged prompt bill payments through various payment platforms.
3 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Narcotics Control Commission director told Parliament that suspected drug traffickers own hotels and real estate properties but use sophisticated methods to conceal their wealth. He said court delays and appeals have stalled asset recovery efforts, leaving confiscated money inaccessible while legal processes remain unresolved.
3 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Scientists from the University of Health and Allied Sciences and the Centre for Plant Medicine Research at Mampong examined Vikil 20, a Ghanaian herbal preparation by Joy Industries Limited, and found laboratory evidence of its potential to inhibit prostate cancer cell growth and neutralize free radicals. The findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Integrative Cancer Therapies in May 2024, have prompted discussion about investing in Ghana's indigenous medicinal resources for cancer research.
3 hours ago · The Chronicle →
The Ahanta West Municipal Assembly and local MP commissioned a new Community-based Health Planning and Services compound in Miemia, valued at GH¢1.2 million, to provide maternal care and reduce travel distances for pregnant women. The Assembly also supplied mechanized boreholes and a 10,000-litre water tanker to neighbouring communities as part of broader efforts to improve access to healthcare and safe drinking water in rural areas.
4 hours ago · The Chronicle →