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The Vice President and Chairman of the Police Council, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday unveiled an ultra-modern Ghana Police Shop at the Police Headquarters in Accra. The shop is dedicated to the sale of police uniform items, souvenirs and other police logistics to ensure uniformity in the way the police …

The people of Akyem Swedru Constituency in the Eastern Region had a rare opportunity to meet their Member of Parliament (MP) and other key players to discuss the issues confronting the area and chart a common way forward. In an unprecedented move, the Member of Parliament for the area and …

Democracy Hub has announced its intention to hold a three-day demonstration from September 21-23 at the Revolutionary Square, across Liberation Road, opposite the Jubilee House. In a statement, Democracy Hub confirmed that it has formally notified the Inspector General of Police, Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, in accordance with the Public …

The Eastern Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has disclosed that two more cases of Dengue Fever have been recorded bringing the total number to 11. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) on July 14, announced the outbreak of clinical malaria, known as Dengue Fever, in some districts of …

Parliament adjourned sitting on Monday, July 15, 2024, after only 24 MPs appeared in the House. The Minority had earlier threatened to disrupt Parliamentary business with concerns of a quorum if the majority caucus failed to avail themselves of the business of the house. During proceedings on Monday, the Member …

Organised Labour has called off its nationwide strike, which began on Monday, 15th July 2024. The strike was in protest against the sale of 60 per cent of Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) shares in four hotels. The decision to call off the strike came after SSNIT, in …

The HIV/AIDS Coordinator for the Ada East District, Mr. Anani Adator, has disclosed that most Ghanaian youth fear and prevent pregnancy more than HIV/AIDS. Mr Adator, speaking in an interview, noted that contraceptives often run out at pharmacies and health facilities, while condoms stay on the shelves and expire without being …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued an alert following the confirmation of nine cases of Dengue Fever in the Eastern Region. This announcement comes after unusual cases of clinical malaria were detected, which did not respond to antimalarial treatment, prompting further investigation. Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Director-General of the GHS …

A new breed of mosquitoes is posing a health threat to residents in the Akyemansa, Achiase, and Birem South districts in the Eastern Region. The District Chief Executive for Achiase and National Dean for MMDCS, Richmond Amponsah Agyabeng, has commended the Ministry of Health’s swift intervention and urged them to …

Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, popularly known as NAPO, has resigned from his position as Energy Minister. The announcement comes after the Manhyia South MP was outdoored as the running mate of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Meanwhile, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has accepted the …