Red Cross

Also known as: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies · IFRC · American Red Cross · Red Cross Society · Norwegian Red Cross

Red Cross — humanitarian organization operating in Ghana and internationally, responding to floods, Ebola outbreaks, and health crises.

2026-05-202026-10-28

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October 2026
26 OctJoy Online
… Last month, a politician was beaten to death after promoting measures to stop the spread of Ebola, while in August, the Red Cross said its volunteers had been injured and an ambulance set on fire in 11 violent incidents during the first 100 days after the outbreak was declared. …
Nurse killed in attack while responding to Ebola alert in DR Congo
26 OctJoy Online
… Last month, a politician was beaten to death after promoting measures to stop the spread of Ebola, while in August, the Red Cross said its volunteers had been injured and an ambulance set on fire in 11 violent incidents during the first 100 days after the outbreak was declared. …
Nurse killed in attack while responding to Ebola alert in DR Congo
15 OctJoy Online
… NADMO, RED CROSS, GHS, NATIONAL SECURITY, SECURITY SERVICES, GACL, AIRTELTIGO, MFA, etc. …
South Africa evacuation and the minority’s half-truth
15 OctJoy Online
… Civil society groups, including the Norwegian Red Cross, say that would legitimise investing in weapons ⁠of mass destruction. …
Norway’s wealth fund set to overhaul ethical rules after US scrutiny
September 2026
13 SeptJoy Online
… believed to have died and where they were buried. “At first, in a panic, you try to do something – anything – to find some sort of information,” she said. “Taking action brings a certain sense of relief, and that’s how you can cope with the stress.” Lyubov wrote to the Red Cross …
Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine’s 2024 incursion
10 SeptJoy Online
… He has volunteered with the Red Cross on initiatives involving disaster relief, education, science and technology. …
Three Ghanaian students launch e-commerce platform, Panta, to support small businesses
August 2026
31 AugJoy Online
… These included the Water for Life programme and subsidised services implemented with the Red Cross in Asante Mampong. …
Ghana Water turns GH¢3.06bn loss into GH¢635.23m profit in 2025 – SIGA Report
30 AugJoy Online
… The Red Cross has estimated that more than 90,000 people are likely to have been affected by the disaster, which China has linked to the effects of climate change. …
Rescuers race to find thousands missing after Nepal-China glacier collapse
26 AugJoy Online
… During her life, Parton raised millions for numerous good causes, including the American Red Cross and several HIV/AIDS-related charities, and was involved in charitable campaigns ranging from relief from wildfires in the Great Smoky Mountains to the American Eagle Foundation’s e …
Dolly Parton net worth: The country legend had no kids. Here’s where her fortune is going
3 AugDaily Guide
A scene from the health screening Iran Clinic in partnership with the Red Cross Society on Saturday held a joint health screening exercise for residents of Adabraka which entailed free tests, medication and education on chronic diseases. …
Iran Clinic, Red Cross Screen Adabraka Residents

World & Region

Nurse killed in Ebola-response attack in DR Congo

The News

A nurse was killed and another health worker seriously injured in an attack by local youths in north-eastern DR Congo while responding to an Ebola alert; the attackers accused the health workers of contaminating water and spreading the virus. Uganda has banned non-essential travel to and from DR Congo and will quarantine returning citizens for 21 days in response to the outbreak, which has killed over 4,800 people since May.

26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 26 October

Nurse killed in Ebola-response attack in DR Congo
A nurse was killed and another health worker seriously injured in an attack by local youths in north-eastern DR Congo while responding to an Ebola alert; the attackers accused the health workers of contaminating water and spreading the virus. Uganda has banned non-essential travel to and from DR Congo and will quarantine returning citizens for 21 days in response to the outbreak, which has killed over 4,800 people since May.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Nurse killed in DRC attack over Ebola response misconceptions
A nurse was killed and another health worker seriously injured in an attack by local youths in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo who accused them of contaminating water sources and spreading Ebola. The WHO condemned the attack, while Uganda has banned non-essential travel to and from DRC and imposed a 21-day quarantine for returning citizens.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 15 October

Foreign Minister defends South Africa evacuation spending
Ghana's Foreign Minister has released passenger manifests, receipts, and records of the GHc49.72m spent on evacuating compatriots from South Africa, inviting public and parliamentary scrutiny. The Minister rebuts minority allegations of misuse as "half-truths," noting he voluntarily disclosed accounts including donations from businessman Ibrahim Mahama and MTN.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Norway's wealth fund to revise ethical rules after US pressure
Norway is expected to overhaul ethical rules for its $2.3 trillion wealth fund following a state-appointed commission review due Thursday, a year after pausing divestments following US objections to the fund's exit from Caterpillar over the use of its bulldozers in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 13 September

Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine's incursion
Ukrainian forces breached Russia's Kursk region in August 2024, overrunning more than 777 sq km of territory and leaving more than 300 Russians missing according to the local governor, with some 2,000 people estimated to have remained in settlements captured by Ukraine's military.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

Ghanaian students launch Panta e-commerce platform for small businesses
Three Heritage Christian University students have created Panta, an online marketplace that allows small businesses to establish free online storefronts from their phones and receive payments without the cost of building conventional websites. The platform, founded in 2026, operates on an Amazon-like model and seeks to address challenges small businesses face in establishing an online presence and reaching wider customer bases.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

Ghana Water reports GH¢635.23m profit in 2025, overturning GH¢3.06bn loss
Ghana Water Limited returned to profitability in 2025, posting a net profit of GH¢635.23 million after recording a GH¢3.06 billion net loss in 2024, driven largely by a GH¢2.05 billion foreign exchange gain. Operating revenue increased 2.76 per cent to GH¢2.11 billion, while operating profit reached GH¢748.31 million from an operating loss of GH¢2.95 billion the previous year.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 30 August

Rescuers search for thousands missing after Himalayan glacier collapse
A glacier collapse in the Nepal-China border region triggered a catastrophic mudslide on Wednesday that killed at least 750 people and left more than 3,000 missing across both sides of the border. Authorities estimated over 90,000 people have been affected by the disaster, which China has attributed to climate change.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 26 August

Dolly Parton leaves $450m fortune with no immediate heirs
Country music icon Dolly Parton died at 80 with an estimated net worth exceeding $450 million, including a $120 million music catalogue of some 3,000 songs and a stake in Dollywood. She had no children and her husband predeceased her; her family has not yet announced plans for her estate, though it is widely expected to support philanthropic causes she championed during her lifetime.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

Iran Clinic, Red Cross Conduct Free Health Screening in Adabraka
Iran Clinic in partnership with the Red Cross Society held a joint health screening for Adabraka residents featuring free tests, medication, and education on chronic diseases including hypertension, diabetes, and hepatitis B. The outreach, held annually to reach people who rarely visit hospitals, provides free consultations and medication during the exercise, though services at the clinic itself are subsidised.
3 August 2026 · Daily Guide →

Friday 31 July

Ghana Red Cross launches flood response, urges climate action
The Ghana Red Cross Society's Secretary General warned that climate change and extreme weather are overwhelming humanitarian response systems and called for unified national disaster preparedness efforts. The organization launched a GH¢8.3 million emergency fund to assist 30,000 flood victims over six months, emphasizing that government, development partners, the private sector, and local communities must collaborate to address the scale of recent disasters.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Red Cross launches GH¢8.3m emergency flood response
The Ghana Red Cross Society, with International Federation support, has launched a six-month emergency operation valued at GH¢8.3 million to provide humanitarian assistance to 30,000 people affected by June floods in Greater Accra, Central, Volta and Western North Regions.
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 30 July

American Red Cross declares second blood crisis in 150-year history
The American Red Cross says a blood supply shortage in the US has reached crisis level for only the second time in its 150-year history, with factors including wildfires and extreme heat contributing to the situation. Supply levels dropped by a quarter last month, and demand is particularly high during summer due to increased car accidents and outdoor injuries requiring transfusions.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 24 May

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo poses resource and treatment challenges
An MSF programme manager flying to the Democratic Republic of Congo says the Ebola outbreak is posing massive challenges, citing difficulties getting resources and the lack of approved vaccines or targeted drugs. The outbreak has resulted in more than 200 suspected deaths and more than 850 suspected cases, and the WHO has declared it a public health emergency of international concern.
24 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 23 May

Three Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Three Red Cross volunteers died in the Democratic Republic of Congo from suspected Ebola likely caught while managing dead bodies while working in the eastern Ituri region. The outbreak, involving the Bundibugyo species of Ebola with no proven vaccine, has resulted in more than 170 suspected deaths and 750 suspected cases, prompting the WHO to raise the public health risk to "very high."
23 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

WHO warns Ebola spreading faster than initially thought in Congo
The World Health Organisation warned that cases of a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's northeastern Ituri province may be spreading faster than originally thought, with officials reporting 136 deaths and more than 514 suspected cases in the country, while modelling suggested substantial under-detection and potentially more than 1,000 cases already.
20 May 2026 · Joy Online →