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GMA called on the government to improve working conditions for doctors in the country

  The government has been encouraged to improve the working conditions of its members by the Ghana Medical Association (GMA). When this is finished, the GMA claims that it will meet the standards for their position. Additionally, it has demanded that the government guarantee their safety and well-being both before …

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GMA threatens to shut down all health facilities nationwide protest of new tax system by GRA

The Ghana Medical Association says it will force government to shut down health facilities nationwide in protest of a new tax system by Ghana Revenue Authority that aims at shortchanging them.   The president of GMA Dr Frank Serebour has disclosed that GRA is introducing a new tax system that …

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2022 GMA USA: Check out full list of winners

The much-anticipated 2022 Ghana Music Awards USA has come off at the opulent Lincoln Theater in Columbus, Ohio and deserving artistes have been duly rewarded for their crafts. The Saturday, August 20 evening event celebrated both local Ghanaian artistes and musicians in the diaspora, particularly in the USA. The fourt edition of …

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Licence your luxury ships in 15 days or be sued – GMA to ship owners

The Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) has given luxury or pleasure ship-owners a 15-day ultimatum to register or licence their ships or face legal actions. According to the GMA, every ship owner operating within Ghanaian waters is mandated under section 3 and 40 of Act 645 to register or licence their …

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Pirates to get 15-year jail term – GMA Director-General

The Attorney–General, and Minister for Justice’s office and the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), are working on a new maritime bill, which, when passed into law by parliament, will see suspected pirates arrested in the country’s waters sentenced to a maximum of 15 years jail term. The move has become imperative …

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Galamsey: GMA backs Sewum midwife over defective babies claim

  The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has backed claims by staff in the Sewum Health Centre in the Western North region that chemicals used for illegal mining are causing the birth of defective babies in the area since expectant mothers drink from polluted water. According to the Health Centre, pregnant …

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GMA warns of rains tonight

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMA) has warned of possible rains in Southern parts of the country tonight. In a statement, the GMA said the rains could fall between 2:30pm and 8pm.       Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh

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COVID-19: Close schools now – GMA to gov’t

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) says schools in the country must be shut down in order to control the rising spread of Coronavirus in the country. The call comes in the wake of increasing fatalities among COVID patients in the country. The death rate of the virus has reached 464 …

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COVID-19: Seven doctors dead so far – GMA

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has said seven doctors have so far died of COVID-19 since it emerged in the country. Five of the doctors died last year with two passed this year, President of the Association Dr. Frank Ankobea told Morning Starr Monday. “The number of doctors who are …

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GMA sends strong message to govt over social gatherings

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has threatened to embark on strike if the government does not ban public gatherings amid a spike in covid-19 cases. This is according to the Secretary of the Association, Dr Justice Yankson. “The issue is very simple, and we can only advice and we can …

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