First Lady Rebecca Akufo-Addo has entreated Ghanaians to pay attention to the proper diagnosis of suspected malaria even as they observe the protocols of preventing COVID-19. In a message to mark World Malaria Day on Saturday, 25 April 2020, Mrs Akufo-Addo also encouraged Ghanaians to sleep under treated mosquito nets …

Bayern Munich legend Samuel Osei Kuffour believes he was unfairly denied the Caf African Footballer of the Year awards in 1999 and 2001 when he placed second on both occasions. After an impressive season with the German giants where he won the league and finished second in the Uefa Champions …

Emergency Health delivery services are under threat at the biggest health referral centre in the Western Region, the Effia Nkwanta hospital, due to the shortage of blood at the facility. The shortage at the blood bank is mainly as a result of the dreaded COVID-19 which has brought almost everything in the …

The Director of the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR), University of Ghana, Prof. Abraham Kwabena Annan has denied claims that persons tasked to take samples for testing from COVID-19 patients in Ghana lack the requisite competence. The former CEO of the Ridge Hospital, Dr. Thomas Anaba in an interview with …

Ghana’ innovative decision to use drones to deliver PPEs and samples for testing in the fight against the Coronavirus is fast getting international recognition as Britain has announced it will use drones for COVID-19 medical deliveries from next week. Government has employed the services of the Zipline Drones to deliver …

A professor of epidemiology has raised concerns about the kind of testing being undertaken by Ghana in the fight against coronavirus. Professor Fred Binka said Ghana’s testing model has not changed since the first cases of the viral disease were recorded. For him, that same type of testing is not …

Claim: Chinese medical aid to Ghana contaminated with coronavirus Source: Unknown Verdict: False Disinformation around the coronavirus has come in different forms and types. Videos, text messages and voice notes spreading falsities and well-worn hoaxes are being widely circulated in Ghana, like in many other countries around the world. GhanaFact has been alerted …

The Western Regional Health Directorate has disclosed that the region has recorded 437 suspected cases of Coronavirus so far. Out of the 437 suspected cases, one has been tested positive and it was recorded in Sekondi-Takoradi. In totality as of Friday, April 24, 2020, the Region is having 322 pending cases. Giving …

Thomas Partey has enjoyed a meteoric rise in the game, coming a long way from his poverty-stricken existence in Ghana. A mainstay in Atletico Madrid’s rigid midfield system, he’s provided the steel and determination reminiscent of his manager Diego Simeone during his playing days – impressing with his powerful displays, …

Italian Serie A title holders Juventus are the latest to join Arsenal and Manchester City in the race to sign Ghana international Thomas Partey from La Liga giants Atletico de Madrid. The 1.82 m midfielder, 26, has been strongly linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium with defender Sokratis …

The Ghana Football Association will receive a $500,000 financial package from FIFA in the coming days plus any entitlement under the FIFA development programme amid the Coronavirus outbreak, the world governing body announced on Friday. The FA, which is one of the member associations to have been badly affected by the outbreak …

Ghana winger Samuel Owusu says he ‘nearly rejected’ former coach James Kwesi Appiah’s call because he normally does not pick calls from unknown numbers. The Saudi based player revealed that he had a strange feeling when that particular call came in, so he hurriedly picked up and it was the …

Seven people have died from Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) in the Upper East Region. Out of 71 suspected cases reported between January and April 2020 in the region, 21 were tested and confirmed positive of Meningitis with seven succumbing to the disease. The other persons are still receiving treatment. Speaking to Citi …

Accra Hearts of Oak have denied and described as untrue rumours that they have signed former Black Stars midfielder Sulley Muntari. Speaking to ghanaweb.com, a Management member of the club who wishes to remain anonymous for now said Hearts of Oak have not been in touch with the former AC …

Ghana’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 has increased to 1,279 from the 1,154. The case count has increased by 125 according to the official website of the Ghana Health Service. 14 more people have also recovered so far taking the total recoveries to 134. More soon…

Government has withdrawn the free bus service for health workers in areas that were placed under lockdown over coronavirus. The bus service will cease operations from today April 24, the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital announced in a memo to its staff. The Director of Kath in an interoffice memorandum to …

Former Ghana international Rahim Ayew has made a stunning revelation about the Black Stars captaincy claiming it was evident from 2018 that his brother Andre Ayew would be handed the armband. Andre Ayew was confirmed as substantive captain few weeks to the start of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. …

Mr. Frederick Acheampong – Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Premier League (GPL) side Ashantigold SC, has resigned from his position, effective 30th April, 2020. Mr. Acheampong who took to his social media page cited to announce his decision personal reasons for his action. Dr. Kweku Frimpong owner and bankroller of …

Liverpool fans will be sick at the sight of Thomas Partey, but they may be about to see a whole lot more of him. The Atletico Madrid midfielder, who recently produced a dominant display against the Reds in the Champions League, could be heading to the Premier League this summer. …

Ghanaian midfielder Raheem Ayew says former Black Stars coach Kwasi Appiah was justified in his decision to strip Asamoah Gyan of the captaincy and hand it to Andre Ayew. Ahead of the 2019 AFCON, Kwasi Appiah stripped Gyan of the Black Stars captaincy and gave it Andre Ayew. The timing …

Ghana and Columbus Crew centre back, Jonathan Mensah has admitted that failing to win the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Ivory Coast was more painful than losing to Uruguay in the quarter-finals of the 2010 World Cup. Ghana were hoping to end their long wait for an AFCON trophy …

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Kumasi Asante Kotoko have suffered another ‘casualty’ as telecommunications giants, MTN suspends all financial obligations to the club with immediate effect. Football activities in the country have come to a halt following the outbreak of the novel pandemic. The Ghana Premier League side has dominated the news for the wrong reason after the …

Ghana made product COA FS got national attention and was on high demand both with the country, China, and some European countries when the coronavirus pandemic broke out. This was due to the rumors that COA FS a food supplement but also serves as an immune booster. In a one …

Disqualified Ghana FA presidential aspirant Wilfred Osei Kwaku “Palmer” says he is yet to be offered an olive branch by Kurt Okrakusince he became the president of the association. It’s unclear if the two men are at loggerheads but the Tema Youth boss has revealed that he has not been contacted …

Ghanaian international striker Abdul Majeed Waris has delivered a clap-back to national team mate Wakaso Mubarak following his comments about acts of politicians being inimical to the success of the Black Stars. Wakaso in an interview with local TV station Angel FM claimed partisan politics between National Democratic Congress (NDC) …

The National Health Insurance Scheme has become a subject for scrutiny amongst concerned stakeholders and a section of Ghanaians for willingly, without any pressure at all, donating a staggering GHC250,000 ($43,242) into the COVID-19 Trust Fund. This gesture comes off as a mere act of benevolence from the health insurance providers in …

Jiangsu Suning midfielder Mubarak Wakaso says money motivated his move to China. The Ghana International made a switch from Spanish La Liga side Deportivo Alaves to Jiangsu Suning in the January Transfer window. Wakaso’s transfer to China left everyone talking but the 29-year-old former Espanyol and Villarreal star says his …

The mother of former Ghana International John Paintsil, Madam Juliana Adiaba Paintsil has died after a short illness. The sad incident happened at the Nyaho Clinic here in Accra on Tuesday. “Sweet mother it was heartbreaking to see you leaving me yesterday.My heart was broken and it’s still hurt Mum. …

Black Stars midfielder, Mubarak Wakaso, has been forced to apologize for comments he made suggesting that partisan politics between the NDC and NPP, is to blame for Ghana’s inability to win an AFCON title since 1982. Speaking to Angel TV in an interview, Mubarak Wakaso who is one of the …