Sunday, December 22, 2024

Health

“Take Action on Cholera Outbreak Now, Minority Urges Government”

Ghana risks facing a cholera epidemic before the new administration assumes office if the Akufo-Addo government fails to act decisively, the Minority in Parliament has warned. The caucus revealed that as of December 17, 2024, 123 cases and 15 deaths...

Bawku has witnessed two deaths from malnutrition, and 65 cases have been recorded in 2024.

At least two children have died due to malnutrition, with 65 cases reported in the Bawku Municipal area in 2024. The ongoing conflict in the region has exacerbated the situation, making life increasingly difficult for many families. This has led to...

“President-elect John Mahama’s vision for the future of Free SHS.”

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to Ghana’s Free Senior High School (Free SHS) policy, assuring Ghanaians that the programme will remain intact while undergoing reforms to address its challenges.  He mentioned that its future direction will be...

“Cholera Claims 14 Lives in Western Region, Over 800 Infected.”

A total number of 14 persons have lost their lives in a cholera outbreak in the Western Region, with several others hospitalized across various healthcare facilities. As of 7th December, 789 suspected cases had been recorded, with daily new cases...

“Teacher Victimized in Brutal Student Attack; GNAT Demands Justice”

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has demanded justice for a teacher who was stabbed in the left eye by a loitering student of the Asuoso Senior High School at Offinso in the Ashanti Region. The teacher, Ishmael Famous,...

“UK and US Jointly Invest $2.9 Million to Strengthen Healthcare in Ghana.”

The United Kingdom and United States are today contributing almost $3million (GHS 44 million) towards a partnership with the Government of Ghana to strengthen financial management of the country’s health system. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will help 40 districts...

“Brazil’s Lula to Have Additional Surgery After Brain Hemorrhage Emergency Operation”

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is expected to undergo an additional medical procedure on Thursday as part of his treatment following the emergency surgery he had Tuesday to drain a bleed on his brain. Medics from Sao Paulo’s...

“Deadly Accident at Gomoa Okyereko Claims Three Lives, 20 in Critical Condition.”

Three passengers have died on the spot, while 20 others are in critical condition following a gory accident at Gomoa Okyereko Junction in the Gomoa East District of the Central region. The accident occurred in the early hours of Thursday,...

Western Region Enforces Ban on Vegetable Sales in Wake of Cholera Outbreak.

The Western Regional Co-ordinating Council (WRCC) has announced a ban on vegetable sales by vendors in response to a worsening cholera outbreak in the region. As of December 7, 2024, health authorities have recorded 789 suspected cases and 8 deaths....

“Luigi Mangione Charged in Connection with New York Healthcare CEO’s Murder”

A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder over last week's fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Luigi Mangione was taken into custody at a McDonald's in the town of Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 280 miles...
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“Parliament Adjourns to January 2 Without Approving Expenditure in Advance of Appropriation”

Parliament has adjourned its seventh meeting of the fourth session of the Eighth Parliament to January 2, 2025, without...
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