“No African Swine Fever has been recorded in the Ashanti region,” the Regional Veterinary Officer, Dr Mabel Abudu has said. While allaying the fears in the residents, she said, lovers of pork can go ahead to enjoy it without fear. But she advised the public to purchase pork which has …
Read More »95 HIV-positive cases recorded in Ada East in first half of 2023
The Ada East District HIV Programmes Coordinator, Mr Adator Anani, says the district recorded 95 Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive cases in the first half of 2023. This is from tests conducted on 678 people between January and June. Mr Anani said this in a presentation during the 2023 Half-Year …
Read More »Showbiz personalities who recorded victories in NDC primaries
People in the arts industry have often been instrumental during political campaigns for the entertainment value that they bring to politics. In recent times, a number of them have thrown their hats into the political ring, aiming to enter parliament or serve in government. Arising from the May 13 National …
Read More »Over 100 Buruli ulcer recorded in Upper Manya Krobo, patients dying
One hundred and ten (110) Buruli ulcer and 40 yaws cases have been recorded in the Upper Manya Krobo District in the Eastern region since 2017 to 2022, according to the District Health Directorate. Buruli ulcer Lymphatic Filariases, Onchocerciasis, trachoma, Leprosi, Yaws among others are Neglected Tropical diseases (NTDs) that …
Read More »VIDEO: Ajagurajah releases deadly curses on men who recorded him eating at KFC
Bishop Kwabena Boakye Asiamah, chiefly known as Ajagurajah has cursed two men who recorded him while he was eating at a KFC restaurant in an attempt to shame him. The video which was shared on TikTok captured Ajagurajah busily drinking a coca drink in his famous red gown which he …
Read More »5 cases of monkey pox recorded in Ghana, health authorities on high alert – GHS
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has confirmed the first monkeypox virus infections in Ghana. Speaking at a press briefing in Accra on June 8, the Director-General of the GHS, Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, disclosed that five people have so far contracted the monkeypox disease in Ghana. Dr Kuma-Aboagye said that the five cases were …
Read More »Two accidents recorded on Kwame Nkrumah Motorway
The Ghana Police Service has said that two accidents have been recorded on the Kwame Nkrumah Motorway (N1) involving vehicles heading towards Accra, between Adjeikojo and Abattoir. According to the Police, the accident involved a saloon car, an articulated truck, and a single roll-over rigid truck. Pictures shared by the police show …
Read More »Ghana: 266,000 abortions recorded in 4 years
The first-ever model of unintended pregnancies and abortion rates for 150 countries has estimated that 266,000 abortions were done in Ghana between 2015 and 2019. The Guttmacher Institute, the World Health Organisation and the UN’s Human Reproduction Programme (HRP) released the model-based estimates of unintended pregnancy and abortion rates highlighting …
Read More »No Ghanaian casualty recorded in Ukraine – Deputy foreign affairs minister
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister, Kwaku Ampratwum-Sarpong has disclosed that no Ghanaian casualty has been recorded in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia. According to him, all Ghanaians in Ukraine were safe and will be evacuated at the opportune time. “Currently all Ghanaians are well, nothing has happened to any Ghanaian… but …
Read More »Lack of incubators: Two infants mortality recorded at Agroyesum Hospital in 2022
The lack of incubators at the Saint Martin’s Catholic Hospital at Agroyesum in the Amansie West District of the Ashanti Region has resulted in the death two news born babies in the first month of 2022 The two premature babies according doctors, died at the facility because they could not …
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