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Ghana has achieved 97 per cent immunization coverage – Mahama
Ghana News Agency
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June 26, 2025
By Iddi Yire Accra, June 26, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has said that through partnership with Gavi, Ghana has achieved 97 per cent immunization coverage. This, he said, means that another three per cent was missing and that they were...
Ghana Nurses Protest Parliament Meeting Delay
News Ghana
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June 26, 2025
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has criticized Parliament’s unilateral rescheduling of a critical health committee meeting, calling the move “bad faith.” In a June 26 statement signed by President Perpetual...
Modi Visits Ghana in First Official Indian PM Trip in 30 Years
News Central TV
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ghana on Wednesday, marking the first visit by an Indian head of government to the West African nation since 1995, as India steps up its efforts to bolster economic ties across the continent amid growing...
Ghana Nurses Issue Ultimatum for Conditions of Service Implementation
News Ghana
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June 26, 2025
The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has demanded full implementation of its Conditions of Service by July 2025, warning of potential action if unmet. The ultimatum follows the Parliamentary Health Committee’s eleventh-hour...
Ghana moves to establish first marine protected area at Cape Three Points
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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June 26, 2025
By Franice Tandoh The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, in partnership with the Fisheries Commission and supported by development partners, is taking steps to establish Ghana’s first Marine Protected Area (MPA) in the Greater Cape...
Record turnout at OmniBSIC’s 8th Health Walk demonstrates growing impact of bank’s flagship community engagement initiative
Joy FM
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July 2, 2025
OmniBSIC Bank successfully hosted the 8th edition of its signature quarterly Health Walk on Saturday, transforming the University of Ghana Stadium into a vibrant hub of wellness activity, business networking, and community engagement. The event...
Ghana Explains 2.45% Electricity Tariff Rise Effective July 1
News Ghana
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June 26, 2025
Ghana’s electricity tariffs will increase by 2.45% starting July 1, 2025, following the latest mandatory quarterly review by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The adjustment, though modest, has prompted consumer questions, leading...
PM Narendra Modi 5-nation tour LIVE: PM Modi holds bilateral talks with President Mahama
The Hindu
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after talks with Ghana’s President Mahama says, “We have decided to further strengthen mutual cooperation in counter-terrorism.” “This is not the era of war; problems should be resolved through dialogue and...
Assembly pushes new medicine rules to avoid shortages
The Point
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The Bill was read by the chairperson of the committee Hon Amadou Camara, Member for Nianija Constituency on Tuesday at the National Assembly. He stated that the proposed Medicines and Related Products (Amendment) Act, 2023 is designed to fix a...
There are no cases of Covid-19 in Hohoe – Volta Regional Hospital
Joy FM
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July 2, 2025
Authorities at the Volta Regional Hospital in Hohoe have debunked reports of three cases of Covid-19 in Hohoe. According to a Joy News source, the figures being circulated were taken from data in 2021, during the peak period of the COVID-19...
Why PM Modi’s visit to Ghana matters: A look at India–Ghana bilateral relations
The Hindu
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July 2, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi begins his five-nation tour with a historic visit to Ghana, marking a significant diplomatic milestone in India’s outreach to Africa. With trade, health, energy, and capacity-building at the forefront, the visit is...
Dutch-born Ghanaian youngster Jayden Addai set to join Serie A side Como 1907
Joy FM
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July 2, 2025
Dutch-born forward of Ghanaian descent, Jayden Addai, is inching closer to a summer move to Italian side Como 1907. The winger is expected to join the Serie A side from AZ Alkmaar in a permanent deal after struggling to nail down a spot in the...
Managers of Children’s Hospital appeal for support to refurbish 100 years old facility
3News.com
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June 30, 2025
For over a century, the Princess Marie Louise Children’s’ hospital has provided dedicated pediatric care in the country. But now, the hospital is struggling to continue its mission due to its deteriorating condition. Also known as the Children’s...
The 8 strategic anchors of Ghana’s 24-Hour Economy forming a...
Modern Ghana
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The national secretariat of the 24-Hour economy has revealed that there are eight strategic priority areas that will anchor the policy ahead of the official launch of the flagship initiative on Wednesday. Many Ghanaians interpreted the 24-Hour...
No deaths recorded in COVID-19 resurgence – Health Minister urges calm
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 2, 2025
By: Love Wilhelmina Abanonave The Minister for Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reassured Ghanaians that the country remains firmly in control of the COVID-19 situation, despite a recent surge in cases at the University of Ghana. Speaking...
U.S. Retreat From Global Vaccine Effort Is A Gift To Diseases, Experts Warn
Forbes
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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: The Palace of Westminster lit up by Global Citizen in a striking call to ... More action: Renew UK funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance on May 19, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Antony Jones/Getty Images for Global...
OmniBSIC Health Walk Sets Participation Record with Expanded Economic Focus
News Ghana
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July 2, 2025
OmniBSIC Bank’s 8th quarterly Health Walk attracted thousands to the University of Ghana Stadium on June 28, 2025, marking its highest turnout since inception. The event blended an 11.3-kilometer wellness walk with Ghana’s largest quarterly vendor...
Re-engineering the Jubilee House–Tetteh Quarshie Highway corridor: A practical proposal to ease Accra’s traffic woes
3News.com
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July 1, 2025
Accra, the capital city of Ghana, continues to struggle with severe traffic congestion, especially along major arterial roads. One of the most critical corridors, stretching from the Flagstaff House through the 37 Military Hospital to the Tetteh...
UBA Ghana staff embrace wellness and fun at ‘Jogging to Bond’ event
Joy FM
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July 2, 2025
Over the weekend, UBA Ghana swapped suits for sneakers as staff came together for the second quarter edition of its Jogging to Bond event, and it was nothing short of energetic. Held under the inspiring theme “Push the Limits,” the event blended...
Fortifying ‘golden alliance’ - Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana
Graphic
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July 2, 2025
India was historically referred to as a “golden sparrow” due to its immense wealth, prosperity, vibrant arts, culture and architecture, particularly pre-British rule. The title also accentuates the significant wealth and influence India held in...