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COVID-19

Integration of COVID-19 vaccination into routine immunisation services appropriate.

There is growing recognition of the potential for integration of services such as routine immunization as the way forward for vaccination. The Ashanti Health Directorate with funding support from UNICEF has equipped Health Promotion Officers with the knowledge and skills...

Economy will rebound with post-COVID-19 recovery programme – Ministry of Finance assures

The Ministry of Finance is optimistic of a rebound in the economy through the Post-COVID-19 Programme for Economic Growth (PC-PEG). The programme is a blueprint prepared to restore macroeconomic stability, promote debt sustainability, and sustained economic recovery anchored on structural...

GHS embarks on seventh COVID-19 vaccination campaign 

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on Tuesday launched a five-day vaccination campaign to intensify the uptake of COVID-19 vaccines across the country. The campaign, which runs from Wednesday, July 19 to Sunday, July 23, 2023, is to ensure that Ghana...

COVID-19: Outstanding CCTH Health Workers receive awards.  

Nana Addo Danqwa Akufo Addo, the President of Ghana has awarded 400 frontline health workers at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital (CCTH).This Is in appreciation of their tireless efforts and hard work during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic...

Covid-19: Japan reopens to tourists – but with strict rules

Neasa Ronayne plans to visit Japan for the first time this year. She has paid more than £3,500 ($4,390) for a 16-day tour, as under the country's Covid-19 restrictions she is not allowed to roam around on her own. But Ms...

China reports first COVID-19 deaths in Shanghai

China has reported the deaths of three people from Covid in Shanghai for the first time since the financial hub entered lockdown in late March. A release from the city health commission said the victims were aged between 89 and...

Landmark deal for seized money to help fight COVID-19

Millions of dollars of public funds allegedly stolen by two of Kenya’s richest men are being returned to the country to buy life-saving Covid-19 equipment following a landmark agreement signed in London. The deal with Jersey, a self-governing island in...

COVID-19 update: GMA slams unvaccinated persons …says they pose danger to society

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has welcomed the ease of restrictions as announced by the government on Sunday, cautioning, however, that unvaccinated people still pose a risk. It is, therefore, urged that efforts be intensified to get such people vaccinated...

Govt’s COVID-19 support helped to sustain our businesses – MSMEs

Some Medium, Small and Microenterprises (MSMEs) in the Northern, Northeast, and Savannah regions that received government funds under the COVID-19 supportive interventions have testified that the funds have helped to sustain their businesses. This formed part of the findings of...

Mandatory Covid tests for all Hong Kong residents

Hong Kong’s government has ordered the compulsory testing of all of its 7.5 million citizens as the city battles surging coronavirus (COVID-19) infections. Chief Executive, Carrie Lam, said residents would have to undergo three rounds of tests starting in mid-March. Schools...
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“Ghanaians make up a notable portion of US visa overstayers.”

Ghana has emerged as one of the African countries with high visa overstay rates in the United States, according...
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