Breathing Death: Vulnerable lives at the mercy of Accra’s dirty air

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

Handwashing is a development investment, not just a health habit – Minister 

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

Man jailed for obstructing immigration officers from performing duty

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

Cooking fuels in SHS kitchens impact adversely half a million people – a Study

Cooking fuels used in the kitchens of Senior High Schools (SHSs) in Ghana affect air quality and have adverse health effects on an estimated half a million people in high school settings, a Study has shown.  The Study, identifies levels of emissions of

Mental Health Officer urges support for people with mental health conditions

Mr Moses Suonyir Dari, the Wa West District Mental Health Officer, has called on the public to show care and support to persons living with mental health conditions to help them recover and live productive lives.  He said mental illness should be treated

Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park Governing Board inaugurated, urged to serve with integrity

Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park, calling on members to serve with integrity, professionalism, and a strong sense of national duty.  She said the nine-member board

‘Biggest thing since independence’ – Cape Verde celebrates World Cup spot

It was only when Stopira’s effort hit the net in the 91st minute that it finally felt real. In the crowd, an eruption of blue, red and white; on the touchline, players and staff embraced. Some wept as a plan many years in

Mahama announces plans for Green Digital City to drive sustainable development

President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled plans to establish a Green Digital City in Ghana as part of efforts to promote sustainable urban development and digital innovation. Speaking at a Presidential Investment Forum in Beijing, China, on Tuesday, October 13, President Mahama said

Financial clearance secured for 13,500 unpaid nurses, midwives – Health Minister

Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has stated that the government has made significant progress in resolving the issue of unpaid salaries and allowances affecting health workers across the country. Addressing the media in Accra on Monday, October 13, Mr Akandoh revealed that

Two suspects arrested over plot to assassinate chief of Akyem Kwabeng

Two suspects have been arrested by the Eastern South Regional Police Command for allegedly plotting to assassinate Daasebre Ayimadu Kantamanto II, Chief of Akyem Kwabeng and Gyasehene of Akyem Abuakwa State. They are Seth Butuakwa, 48, and Emelia Akua Asor 47. A statement