Agortime-Ziope: Ms. Vicentia Leyo Sename, aspiring District Chief Executive (DCE) for Agortime-Ziope, is planning to deploy water tankers to supply potable water to communities affected by the recent contamination of the Tordze River. Speaking in an i…
Health Protection
Two Maternal Deaths and Rising Infant Mortality in Ketu South in 2024
Aflao: Two pregnant women died in 2024 in Ketu South with one death caused by hemolytic transfusion reaction (life-threatening reaction to receiving blood transfusion) and the other by sickle cell anaemia. The Municipality also recorded 24 stillbirths…
Ada East HIV Coordinator Urges Residents to Pursue Early Treatment Seriously
Ada: Dr. Coleman Anani-Junior Adator, the Ada East District Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Coordinator, has urged residents to take early treatment seriously instead of waiting until the sickness worsens. Dr. Adator emphasized the importance of pr…
GHS Designates Officers to Assist PWDs in Health Facilities
Accra: The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has designated officers at regional and district hospitals nationwide to assist persons living with disabilities (PWDs) seeking care. These officers will guide PWDs from the outpatient department through consultat…
Western Regional Minister Vows to Combat Water Pollution from Illegal Mining
Takoradi: Mr Joseph Nelson, the Western Regional Minister, has expressed his resolve to take decisive actions to tackle the pollution of water bodies caused by illegal mining activities (galamsey) in the Region. He stated that despite the challenges, …
Volta Regional Coordinating Council Issues Urgent Warning on River Tordze Contamination
Volta Region: The Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) has issued an urgent warning to communities that depend on the River Tordze for drinking, fishing, irrigation, or washing, advising them to refrain from using the water until it is confirmed…
Klikor Chief Prioritises Health of Subjects, Enrolls 2,000 onto NHIS
Klikor: Torgbui Tsifokpe, Chief of Klikor Afuta, Ketu South, in a move to prioritise the health and wellbeing of his subjects, has enrolled about 2,000 residents onto the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
According to Ghana News Agency, Torgb…
Lands Minister Expresses Concern Over Low Resolution of Mining Court Cases
Accra: Mr Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has expressed concern over the low adjudication rate of mining-related cases in the courts. Out of 800 cases filed, fewer than 40 have been resolved successfully.
Accor…