The number of Ghanaians facing a food crisis saw a sharp increase in 2024, with an additional 900,000 people struggling to access adequate food, according to data from the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). Data released to mark World Food Day shows the figure rose from 12.4 million in the first quarter of the year to […]
Women have been advised to go beyond checking only their faces in the mirror, to making it a habit to examine their entire bodies for any unusual changes that could indicate health problems, particularly breast cancer. Madam Augustina Yirenkyi, the Matron at the Cocoa Clinic in Kumasi, gave the advice during a health screening and […]
WaterAid Ghana, a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) focused organisation, has underscored the importance of regular handwashing with soap as one of the most effective and affordable ways to prevent infections and safeguard public health. It, therefore, urged Ghanaians to make handwashing a lifelong habit and part of the national culture, and to ensure that […]
A tragic road accident on the Accra-Aflao Highway, at Awalavi in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region, has resulted in several passengers sustaining various degrees of injuries. The accident occurred after a 15-seater transit minibus with the registration number GT 5645-21 lost control and hit a pavement metal along the road. Mr Emmanuel Awudza, an eyewitness, who spoke to the Ghana News […]
American actress and model Gabrielle Union has shared a deeply emotional account of her visit to Ghana in 2022. According to her, retracing the footsteps of her ancestors was a moment she will never forget. Speaking on Reclaiming with Monica, she recounted travelling to a place known as the River of No Return in Ghana, believed to have […]
It’s well known that drinking water is essential for maintaining good health. But do you know how much your body needs and when it’s best to hydrate? Don’t panic, we’ll give you all the answers. Hydration will soon hold no secrets for you. Good hydration: Multiple benefits for your body Drinking water regularly isn’t just about maintaining […]
On a busy Monday morning in and around Accra’s Kwame Nkrumah Interchange, traffic is at a standstill. Drivers lean on their horns, street hawkers weave between cars, and motorbikes squeeze through narrow gaps. Amid the chaos, a grey haze hangs stubbornly in the air. For commuters, it is just another day. For doctors and scientists, […]
Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious, has called on all persons to see handwashing not just as a health measure, but as a critical investment in national development, social equity, and moral responsibility. He said handwashing went beyond preventing disease but a foundation to build a resilient, productive, and inclusive […]
The Madina District Court has sentenced a 30-year-old man to 24 months imprisonment in hard labour for obstructing immigration officers from performing their official duty. Jacob Sunday, a Nigerian, was also arraigned for engaging in romance scam as well as failing to register with Immigration upon arrival in Ghana. He admitted obstructing immigration officers in […]
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has officially launched the 2025 edition of “December in GH,” a flagship tourism campaign aimed at positioning Ghana as Africa’s premier holiday destination. The launch ceremony took place at the Banquet Hall of the Jubilee House in Accra on Monday, October 13, bringing together key stakeholders from the tourism, creative […]
