The Paediatric Society of Ghana is worried that the current economic hardship is leading to malnutrition in Ghana. According to the group, more people are finding it difficult to eat two square meals a day. “Already, we have an issue with malnutrition because of the current hardships in the country,” …

A final year Auto Mechanic Student of Have Senior Technical Institute in Afadjato South District of the Volta Region is battling for his life after he was bitten by a snake while going to prep in the evening. The student, named Constant, after being bitten on Saturday, March 11, 2023, …

Education Minister, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, has challenged the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools (CHASS) and Principals of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions to improve their educational outcomes or stand the risk of having their institutions closed down. He explained that a school with a …

  The origin For over a century, the world has earmarked 8th March as a day to champion the rights of women and make their demands known. It was sparked by unrest among women in 1908 during which time oppression and inequality had spurred. The following year, 1909, witnessed the …

Students of the Tamale Technical University have kicked against a 15 percent increment in their tuition fees by management. According to the students, the increment was done by management without the consent of the Students Representative Council (SRC). The students, in registering their displeasure with the increment boycotted lectures, today, …

Seven people have been killed and several more injured in a shooting at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting hall in the German city of Hamburg, police say. They say the gunman acted alone in Thursday’s attack, and is also thought to be dead. His motives are unknown. Dramatic footage has now …

    The state government in Berlin has announced that women will be allowed to go topless at the city’s public swimming pools. The move was taken after a discrimination complaint by a woman who was not allowed to go topless in a swimming pool in the capital.   The …

Pope Francis has disclosed that he may step down if he becomes too tired to continue in the role. Asked by Italian media what would lead him to resign, the Pope, 86, warned of ‘a fatigue that makes you not see things clearly… A lack of clarity when it comes …

The use of vagina-tightening chemicals is dangerous and could increase the risk of contracting cervical cancer, Dr. Mrs. Anita Owusu-Afriyie, a Medical Officer at the Oncology Department, International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) has stated and cautioned women. She said most of the vagina wash chemicals were harmful and deprived the reproductive …

    The book which was recently published to highlight the importance of diversity in the workplace has become an Amazon bestseller in record time, taking the number one spot on the best-selling list within just few days of its publication.   Titled: ‘Lady Diversity Power: Why Diversity Is The …

The Royal Family website has been updated to reflect Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet’s new titles. The children of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have had their titles updated on the line of succession on the Royal Family’s website, where they remain in 6th and 7th position. Until 9.30am this …

  President Akufo-Addo has lauded his government’s decision to introduce drones in healthcare delivery, positioning the country as the host of the world’s largest medical drone delivery network. President Akufo-Addo said this in the State of the Nation address delivered on March 8, 2023, at the Parliament House, where he …

  The Twifo Atti-Morkwa 2020 overall district best farmer who double as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Show Bouy’s Farms and Headmaster of Afedzi D/A Primary School in the central region, Mr. Isaac Agyiri popularly known as “Show Boy” has present a set of jerseys, football, captain hand-band etc to …

Dr Derrick Darko, a Medical Officer at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH) has stated that stress is one of the risk factors for hypertension in pregnancy and therefore advised them against it. The IMaH Medical Officer said being pregnant comes with a lot of stress therefore, women must do their …

For good health, one must have adequate sleep. There isn’t really a right time to go to bed because it differs on each person. According to studies, going to bed at the same hour each night is beneficial for the body since it promotes sound sleep. This article will show …

There are two nipples in each human breast. Polymastia or polythelia is the medical term for when a person has multiple sets of nipples. Studies reveal that women are more likely to experience this illness than males are, and its rarity means that you won’t encounter it very often. In …

The Ghana Education Service (GES) Director of the Garu District of the Upper East Region, Philip Fredrick Alale, dropped unconscious during the 66th Independence Day celebration parade. It happened while Mr Alale was standing on the dais with other dignitaries. Adom News’ Halidas Dasmani reports Mr Alale stood in the scorching …

At least 15 people were killed and dozens feared missing after torrential rains and landslides battered one of Indonesia’s outermost islands, the country’s disaster officials have said.   Pictures provided by the national disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) on Monday March 6 showed mud and debris from the landslides had inundated …

The late Polish pope John Paul II knew about child abuse in Poland’s Catholic church years before becoming pontiff and helped cover it up, a new report has claimed.   Michal Gutowski, the investigator behind the report for private broadcaster TVN, said the late Pope knew of cases of paedophile …

At least 9 police officers were killed and 11 others injured in a suspected suicide blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Monday March 6, police have said, the latest in recent attacks against security personnel in the country. Kachhi Police senior superintendent Mehmood Notezai said a vehicle carrying policemen was …

Image caption, Songul Yucesoy’s home was destroyed when a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck a month ago By Anna Foster BBC News, Samandag, southern Turkey Songul Yucesoy carefully washes her dishes, soaping the plates and cutlery before rinsing off the bubbles and laying them out to dry. An unremarkable scene, except …

The Ledzokuku Municipal Hospital (LEKMA) will from April this year begin the production of oxygen at the facility to help save lives, Mr Charles Banafo, Administrator at the Hospital has said. Mr Banafo noted that oxygen continued to be an essential medicine in the provision of health care delivery to …

Samuel Atuahene Antwi, the Nutritionist at the Tema Metropolitan Health Directorate, has called on corporate bodies, churches, and entertainment centres, among other public places, to create breastfeeding corners for the comfort of lactating mothers. He said such centres would provide privacy for the mothers to properly breastfeed their babies for …

The Director-General of the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA), Prof Edward Appiah, has assured the National House of Chiefs that there is not an iota of LGBTQ+ in the education curriculum the council was developing. Speaking at the National House of Chiefs meeting on Friday, March 3, 2023, …

The Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) allowance unit has announced the disbursement of the 6th month allowance to Teacher Trainees across the country. According to the SLTF, the allowances were disbursed to students whose data have been validated. “The Students Loan Turst Fund wishes to inform all Teacher Trainees that, …

It’s another month of March; a month in which Ghana celebrates its heritage and rich culture and history, in what many dub Ghana month. As part of GhanaWeb’s efforts to mark the month, we highlight some interesting historical facts about Ghana in stories. To begin, we put the spotlight on …

The Vice Chairperson of the Greater Accra ENT Nurses Association, Ruth Amoh, has cautioned those who love to insert objects, especially bird feathers, in their ears when they itch to put a stop to it. Doing that, she said, causes harm to the eardrum and, in the end, may affect …

Nurses who have been transferred from the Ga South Municipal Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service have raised concerns over the manner the transfers were done. According to them, the notice of their transfer was very short, and they therefore could not afford the maximum time needed to prepare. …

The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has fined the Minister of Education GHC50,000 for denying the education think tank Africa Education Watch (EduWatch) access to information on the Computerised Schools Selection and Placement System (CSSPS). According to EduWatch, the RTI commission also ordered the Ministry to immediately make the information …

Infertility is more common than you might think. Sperm health depends on various factors, including quantity, movement and structure. Lifestyle can play a big part in sperm quality. It won’t surprise anyone to know that drugs, alcohol, smoking and stress can all have an adverse effect on male fertility. You …