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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July 2026
31 JulJoy Online
The Secretary General of the Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), Mr Eric Gregory Kwatia, has warned that Ghana’s increasing exposure to climate change and extreme weather events is placing unprecedented pressure on humanitarian response systems, calling for a united national effort t …
Ghana Red Cross warns climate change is intensifying flood disasters as it appeals for national response
31 JulJoy Online
The Ghana Red Cross Society (GRCS), with support from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has officially launched a six-month emergency response operation valued at approximately GH¢8.3 million to provide life-saving humanitarian assistanc …
Ghana Red Cross launches GH¢8.3m emergency flood response to assist 30,000 victims
30 JulJoy Online
A blood supply shortage in the US has reached a “crisis” level, according to the American Red Cross, which says it is the second time in its 150-year history that levels have been this low. …
Red Cross declares crisis over blood supply shortage in US for second time its history
May 2026
24 MayJoy Online
… Three Red Cross volunteers who died earlier this month were among the first known victims of DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak, and likely caught it while managing dead bodies. …
Ebola outbreak poses massive challenges, warns nurse
23 MayJoy Online
Three Red Cross volunteers died in the Democratic Republic of Congo from suspected Ebola likely caught while managing dead bodies, the organisation has said. …
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
20 MayJoy Online
… The Red Cross warned that Ebola can escalate quickly if cases are not identified early, communities lack information and health systems are overwhelmed, adding “we are seeing all those conditions” in the current outbreak. …
Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns

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 →