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University of Ghana scientists make breakthrough into tracking of COVID-19 virus
Scientists at the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research and the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens both at the University of Ghana have obtained information about the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic that has affected many countries globally. A communiqué from the Public Affairs Directorate …
Read More »Pogba ‘hungry’ to return to action after injury
Manchester United’s Paul Pogba says he is “more hungry” to succeed after missing most of the season with injury. The France international, 27, has not played since 26 December, having suffered a further setback following an early-season foot problem. Pogba told the United Podcast he has been “frustrated for a …
Read More »GES sacks Tamasco ‘rapist’ teacher
The Ghana Education Service (GES) has sacked Razak Alhassan, aka Starboy, a sports teacher who allegedly raped a 16-year-old student of Tamale Secondary School (Tamasco). A letter signed by the Deputy Director-General, Anthony Boateng read “management has decided that the appointment of Mr. Alhassan Abdul Razak should be terminated. The …
Read More »Sunyani Regional Hospital nurses displaced after heavy downpour ripped off roofs of nurses quarters
Torrential rainfall has destroyed some parts of the nurses’ quarters at the Sunyani Regional Hospital. The heavy downpour accompanied by strong winds caused havoc to the whole of Block Three and some portions of Block Two of the nurses’ quarters. The rains ripped off the roofing of both blocks, displacing …
Read More »COVID 19: St Anne’s Anglican Church Men’s Fellowship donates to Manhyia Government Hospital
Men’s Fellowship of the St. Anne’s Anglican Church at Ashanti New Town in Kumasi, the Ashanti regional capital, has donated medical and food items to the Manhyia Government Hospital and Manhyia Local Prisons. The items included gloves, disinfectants, nose masks, cleansing wipes, tissues and hand sanitizers, for the hospital. The …
Read More »50% cut in electricity bills will only worsen government’s indebtedness – ACEP
President Akufo-Addo’s promise that government will take responsibility of 50% of electricity bills for consumers for a 3-month period has not gone down well with Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), Benjamin Boakye Benjamin Boakye posited that government’s decision to take up half the cost of …
Read More »5G Can never be the cause of Covid19 -WHO
Covid-19 has been the topic of the world since each and everyone is discussing and suggesting the origin of this Outbreak. can the 5G network cause this outbreak? The most popular suggested theory was that Covid19 was created by 5G Network, However (WHO) World Health Organisation has smashed this belief …
Read More »Coronavirus: Private school teachers disappointed in govt over neglect
The coalition of Concern Private School Teachers Ghana (COPSTEG) says it is disappointed in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for failing to factor teachers into the Coronavirus budget. In a release, leadership for the group said, government has continuously ignored the plight of private school teachers in its policy intervention and has done same …
Read More »Coronavirus: It’s a shame to eat if your Pastor has not eaten – George Lutterodt
Controversial Ghanaian pastor, Cyril George Carstensen Lutterodt popularly known as Counselor Lutterodt has admonished Christians to ensure that they provide for their pastors in these times of global pandemic. According to the pastor, it is biblical for Christians to provide for men of God instead of insulting them and questioning …
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Read More »FIFA chief warns against re-starting football too early
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has warned against re-starting football too early amid the Coronavirus pandemic, telling FIFA’s 211 member associations on Friday that such behaviour would be irresponsible. Soccer around the world has come to a standstill with domestic leagues on hold and major tournaments such as Euro 2020 and the Copa …
Read More »Kumasi Central Market reopens under strict social distancing protocols
Authorities have reopened the Kumasi Central Market under strict rules that must be followed at all times. The market was closed down following reports that traders were blatantly not adhering to social distancing protocols in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, as part of arrangements made before reopening the …
Read More »Inspirational Speaker David Bethel Writes: The Believe System
Human beings have always been looking for what to believe in. It is a default errand for every person on earth. You need not to necessarily agree to this and that will still amount to what I just said. Your belief in not believing in things you either don’t know …
Read More »Francis Owusu-Akyaw Sponsors COVID-19 Sensitization Tour
Mr Francis Owusu-Akyaw, an aspiring NPP parliamentary candidate for Juaben constituency over the weekend sponsored a sensitization tour where members of his team educated people on how to stay safe from the viral disease, coronavirus. KINGDOM GARLIC CAPSULES – IMMUNE BOOSTER The gesture formed part of efforts by the aspirant …
Read More »Ghana’s COVID-19 cases jump to 378
Ghana’s COVID-19 cases have risen to 378. This was disclosed by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in a televised address to the nation on Thursday, 9 April 2020. Six persons have lost their lives, two are in critical condition while four have fully recovered. To prevent further spread, the government …
Read More »Tullow Oil revival gets boost from lenders
Troubled oil company Tullow Oil plc’s path to revival got a boost as its lenders agreed that the company’s debt capacity remains in a healthy position. A release issued by the company on Friday said its recent Reserves-Based Lending (RBL) redetermination confirms a debt capacity of US$1.9 billion as well …
Read More »Nyaho Medical Centre partners ClearSpace to launch coronavirus assessment tool
Nyaho Medical Centre, Ghana’s premier group medical practice together with ClearSpace labs, a leading Artificial Intelligence Research & Development company has launched a COVID-19 assessment tool called Serenity Health. The tool was developed to help the general public in Ghana assess their COVID-19 risk, connect with health teams and testing …
Read More »CSM kills 37; over 200 people infected!
Thirty-Seven out of 214 persons under treatment for Cerebrospinal Meningitis in the Upper West region have died. The Upper West Regional Director of Health, Dr Osei Kuffuor Afreh, who disclosed this at a media orientation on COVID-19 in Wa by the Ministry of Information today [Wednesday], said the situation has …
Read More »Frontline health workers will be clearly defined – Akufo-Addo
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured the healthcare fraternity that authorities will soon demystify “frontline health workers” that has triggered intense anxiety and confusion among it circles. The President gave the assurance when he met stakeholders at the Jubilee House today April,08, 2020, as part of his government’s broad …
Read More »Testing positive for coronavirus doesn’t mean you will die – Infected Patient
Frederick Drah, a patient infected with the novel coronavirus in Ghana says contracting the virus is not a death sentence. According to him, there has been vast misinformation about the virus that has gone around, with many people portraying it be to a death sentence once you test positive. Speaking …
Read More »Confusion Over ‘Frontline Workers’
It follows the announcement of some incentives and insurance package for those thought to be ‘frontline’ workers, especially in the healthcare sector by the President. At a meeting at the Jubilee House today, the leadership of the various categories of health workers including the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), Ghana Registered …
Read More »China’s Wuhan lockdown ends, but another begins as local coronavirus cases rise
The Chinese city where the coronavirus epidemic first broke out, Wuhan, ended a two-month lockdown on Wednesday, but a northern town started restricting the movement of its residents amid concerns of a second wave of infections in mainland China. China sealed off Wuhan, a city of 11 million people, in …
Read More »COVID-19: Kumasi Central Market to operate shift system to avoid overcrowding
Following the closure of the Kumasi Central Market on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, the market is set to run on a shift system after it is opened for trading activities on Thursday, April 9, 2020. This was captured in a statement from the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and signed by …
Read More »Ronaldinho released from Paraguay prison
Ronaldinho has been released from prison in Paraguay and placed under house arrest following his fake passport scandal. The Brazil legend, 40, was thrown behind bars for allegedly trying to enter the South American nation with forged documentation. But he has now been allowed to leave prison on the condition …
Read More »Legalization of cannabis will worsen its abuse in Ghana – Mental Health Authority
The Mental Health Authority has raised fears over the passage of the bill legalizing the growing of cannabis for health purposes in Ghana. They believe that the legalization of ‘wee’ will worsen the abuse of the narcotic substance in the country. Parliament recently passed into law the Narcotics Control Commission Bill 2019 …
Read More »Akufo-Addo under attack for commiserating with Boris Johnson
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is at the receiving end of several backlashes on twitter for ‘hurriedly’ extending well wishes to UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson after failing to speak on the shooting incident in Ashaiman. Twitter users have labeled the president as heartless for ignoring the shooting of one Eric Ofotsu …
Read More »3 businesses you should consider right after the coronavirus war is won
Ghana is on a partial lockdown and most businesses have ceased. Life has almost come to a standstill. A virus we cannot see is threatening our lives and everything around us. Whoever thought a day would come that man, despite all his sophistication would bolt at the name of a …
Read More »‘It will take a team to win the war’ – Oko-Boye speaks
Hours after being named the Deputy Minister-designate for Health, Dr Bernard Oko-Boye, has stated that his appointment is just to help those working tirelessly to win the fight against the novel Coronavirus. “It will take a team to win the war, not an individual,” he explained what his appointment meant …
Read More »Coronavirus lessons: This virus does not respect borders
Dear fellow South Africans, One thing we have learnt about the coronavirus over the last three months is that it does not respect borders. It has spread across Asia, Europe, North, Central and South America and Africa. Distinctions of wealth, poverty, nationality, race and class have been rendered meaningless as …
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