UNICEF — United Nations agency appearing in coverage of child welfare, early childhood development, and public health in Ghana.
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… It brings together donor and partner governments, the World Health Organisation, UNICEF, the World Bank, vaccine manufacturers, technical agencies, civil society organisations, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and other private sector partners. …
Ghana on track to exit Gavi Vaccine funding by 2030 — Mahama announces at World Health AssemblyJoy Online
… Embassy Ghana ● Sonya Sagan, Social and Behaviour Change Manager, UNICEF ● Esben Emborg, Innovative Finance Specialist, UNICEF Their presence underscored the increasing alignment between governments, international institutions, and private sector innovators in advancing Africa’s …
Afrotoons holds pre-launch celebration in Ghana, signaling a new era for African Children’s storytellingJoy Online
… Embassy Ghana ● Sonya Sagan, Social and Behaviour Change Manager, UNICEF ● Esben Emborg, Innovative Finance Specialist, UNICEF Their presence underscored the increasing alignment between governments, international institutions, and private sector innovators in advancing Africa’s …
Afrotoons holds pre-launch celebration in Ghana, signaling new era for African Children’s storytellingJoy Online
… Representing UNICEF, Child Protection Specialist Young Joo Lee described social work as one of the most demanding yet essential professions in national development, reaffirming the organisation’s commitment to supporting continuous capacity building in the sector. …
Social work graduates urged to strengthen impact in social protection deliveryJoy Online
… Development partners, including representatives from Germany, UNICEF and GOVET/BIBB, reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ghana’s TVET transformation through technical assistance, funding and knowledge exchange. …
Government reaffirms commitment to TVET reform at launch of Ghana TVET report 2026The Chronicle
… The international campaign, led by UN-Water, UNICEF, and UN Women, drew attention to the disproportionate burden that water scarcity places on women and girls while also recognizing their essential role in water governance, sanitation advocacy, and sustainable resource management …
Water Resources Commission marks world water day with schools’ quiz competitionJoy Online
… Dr Oppong noted that although Ghana-specific large-scale studies are still limited, global health bodies such as the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF have already documented the harmful effects of heavy metal exposure on foetal development and child health. …
Treat galamsey like COVID-19 or Ghana’s future — Paediatrician warns gov’tJoy Online
… Development partners, including the World Bank, UNICEF and the World Food Programme, commended the reforms and reaffirmed their support, while the Ministry reiterated its commitment to ensuring that no vulnerable Ghanaian is left behind.
Gov’t begins enrolment of 400,000 new households onto LEAP ProgrammeRecent floods in Ghana killed at least 12 people, left 7 missing, and affected 7,761 households. An opinion piece argues that the disaster—which disrupts education, displaces families, and leaves psychological wounds—represents a Women, Peace and Security issue extending far beyond the visible physical damage.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Recent floods in Ghana killed at least 12 people, left 7 missing, and affected 7,761 households. An opinion piece argues that the disaster—which disrupts education, displaces families, and leaves psychological wounds—represents a Women, Peace and Security issue extending far beyond the visible physical damage.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Education Service has trained the fourth cohort of district teacher support teams on early childhood education under its Harmonised Scale Programme, which aims to improve kindergarten quality through play-based, child-centered teaching. The initiative includes plans to retrain more than 32,000 kindergarten teachers and end the practice of assigning pregnant, unwell, or disciplined teachers to kindergarten classrooms.
2 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigeria's Minister of Education launched the Digitalised Nigeria Education Management Information System to collect real-time data on schools, teachers, enrolment, and infrastructure; about 90 per cent of public school data has been captured, but private school participation stands at around 50 per cent.
2 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Exclusive Events Ghana has unveiled a panel of judges for the 69th Miss Ghana auditions, scheduled for Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Oak Plaza Hotel in Accra. The competition runs under the theme "Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy" and seeks young women with intelligence, confidence, leadership qualities, and purpose-driven vision.
26 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Chronicle editorial criticizes ALMS Preparatory School's "Icon Contest," which requires pupils to solicit money from the public for potential school fee waivers, arguing that schools should not transform children into money-collection agents and that such practices conflict with Ghana's begging laws.
24 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
A UNICEF report finds that Ghana's public spending on children is concentrated in later childhood, with ages 0–5 receiving just 13% of child spending despite representing roughly one-third of the child population. The study recommends rebalancing spending away from education-heavy allocations toward prenatal and early childhood development.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
A UNICEF-backed study finds that children aged 0–5 years, who make up about one-third of Ghana's child population, receive only 13% of public spending on children. The report warns that imbalanced investments across health, education, social protection and child welfare create systemic weaknesses that prevent children from accessing all available support.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
On the twentieth anniversary of Ghana's Persons with Disability Act 2006, an article reflects on how persons with disability continue to face daily barriers in accessing basic services and navigating public spaces designed without their needs in mind.
18 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Air pollution is Ghana's second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure, with vehicle pollution a major contributor in urban centres; national estimates attribute 28,000–32,000 deaths annually to air pollution, representing about 14 percent of all deaths in Ghana.
15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Air pollution, driven largely by vehicle emissions, is now Ghana's second-leading risk factor for death after high blood pressure. The WHO, UNICEF, and State of Global Air report estimate air pollution causes between 28,000 and 32,000 deaths annually—about 14 percent of all deaths in Ghana—with PM2.5 pollution from vehicles contributing to approximately 2,800 deaths yearly in Greater Accra alone.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Adaklu District Chief Executive has advised members of the District Child Protection Committee to promote modern parenting that emphasizes emotional intelligence, collaborative problem-solving, and mutual respect over traditional "command and control" approaches. The remarks came at the close of a two-day UNICEF-led training workshop for the committee focused on child protection response activities and adolescent protection issues.
14 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An investigation of a community area where battery recycling, automotive repair, and scrap metal operations operate alongside homes and food vendors reveals significant lead exposure risks. Workers handle hazardous materials with little to no protective equipment, despite public health experts and the World Health Organisation identifying battery dismantling and informal recycling as major sources of lead exposure that can damage the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and heart.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The National Development Planning Commission on Friday hosted a farewell courtesy call for UNICEF's outgoing Representative to Ghana, Osama Makkawi Khogali, at the conclusion of his three-year tenure. The NDPC Director-General described UNICEF as one of Ghana's most valued development partners, particularly in advancing the welfare of children and vulnerable populations.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Susan Temley Akortia, Adaklu District Director of the Department of Social Welfare and Community Development, has stated that the best interest and safety of children must always be the primary consideration in every decision-making process. According to a 2024 UNICEF/WHO survey cited by Akortia, one in five girls experienced sexual violence before age 18, while one in seven boys suffered similar abuse.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Government has commissioned a new shelter for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence, with the facility providing a safe haven and support services to help victims rebuild their lives. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection described the shelter as a place of refuge, dignity and restoration for individuals who have suffered abuse.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection commissioned a new shelter for survivors of domestic violence, which will provide safe refuge, counselling, medical care, legal aid and psychosocial support. The minister acknowledged that despite existing interventions including the Domestic Violence Act and DOVVSU, access to safe shelters remains limited.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Underground Mining Alliance, a Newmont Ahafo subsidiary, held a World Menstrual Hygiene Day campaign in Kenyasi on May 28, delivering health education and free sanitary products to basic school girls, and donated $2,000 to St. Elizabeth Catholic Hospital in Hwediem to support medical equipment replacement and emergency ward expansion from 7 to 30 beds.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Executive Director of Rights and Responsibilities Initiatives called for greater support to help children discover, nurture, and develop their talents, noting that many talented children struggle due to limited opportunities, inadequate facilities, lack of financial support, and insufficient parental or societal encouragement—particularly in rural communities.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Ghana's institutions have not meaningfully improved in protecting women's safety since the 1990s serial killings of marginalized women; citing WHO data showing one in three women globally have experienced physical or sexual violence, and Ghana Statistical Service figures indicating 24.4% of women aged 15–49 have experienced intimate partner violence and 35.2% emotional violence.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection inaugurated a Technical Working Group to review the current National Plan of Action on human trafficking (2022–2026) and develop a new plan for 2027–2031. The Minister emphasized that human trafficking remains a significant challenge requiring coordinated collaboration to protect vulnerable groups.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama announced at the World Health Assembly that Ghana is on track to exit financial support from Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, by 2030 as it strengthens self-reliance in healthcare financing and vaccine delivery.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrotoons, an animation studio focused on bringing African stories to global audiences, officially launched in Accra with a premiere of its flagship animated series Selase's Adventures, attended by cultural leaders, diplomats, and development sector stakeholders across Africa.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Afrotoons, an animation studio focused on bringing African stories to global audiences, officially launched in Accra with a high-energy event attended by cultural leaders, diplomats, and stakeholders. The launch marks a milestone in the studio's mission to build a globally scalable platform for African children's content, starting with its flagship animated series Selase's Adventures.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection graduated the 5th cohort of trainees under the Social Services Workforce Training Programme, equipping them with skills and knowledge for social protection delivery. Officials urged graduates to translate their training into meaningful community-level impact focused on protecting human dignity and ensuring no individuals or families are overlooked.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu reaffirmed the government's commitment to TVET reform at the launch of the 3rd Edition of the Ghana TVET Report, describing it as essential for evidence-based policymaking. The government aims to increase TVET enrolment from approximately 11 per cent to 20 per cent through expanded infrastructure, modern facilities, industry partnerships, and programmes including Competency-Based Training and structured apprenticeships.
8 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The Water Resources Commission organized an inter-school quiz competition in Abuakwa South Municipality to commemorate World Water Day 2026, testing pupils' knowledge on water resource management, sanitation, environmental protection, and the dangers of illegal mining. The initiative aims to promote water conservation and environmental stewardship among young people.
6 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The Vice President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana has warned that illegal mining (galamsey) is developing into a major public health crisis requiring the same urgency as COVID-19, citing contamination of water bodies with mercury, arsenic and lead that expose pregnant women and children to serious health risks, with frontline health workers already observing premature births and increased congenital abnormalities in affected communities.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has begun enrolling 400,000 newly eligible households onto the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) Programme, expanding the social protection scheme which has grown from 1,654 households in 2008 to approximately 350,000 prior to the latest reassessment. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, follows a nationwide reassessment and provides financial assistance to extremely poor households including the elderly, persons with disabilities, orphans, and vulnerable children.
27 April 2026 · Joy Online →