Eastern Region

Stories from Eastern Region

Health

Use condoms to stay healthy and prevent STIs – AIDS Commission

February 23, 2026
GNA

By Emelia B. Addae  Koforidua, Feb. 23, GNA – Ms Rita Afriyie, Acting Technical Coordinator at the Technical Support Unit of the Ghana AIDS Commission, has advised the public…

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Muslims urged to deepen generosity, prayers during Ramadan

February 21, 2026
GNA

By Emelia B. Addae Koforidua, Feb. 21, GNA – Muslims in Koforidua have begun the holy month of Ramadan with a call from the…

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Fire Service expresses condolences to families of tanker explosion victims

February 21, 2026
GNA

By Emelia B. Addae Koforidua, Feb. 21, GNA – The Eastern Regional Command of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has expressed condolences to…

Education

UESD launches 2026 community development challenge for 30 basic schools

February 18, 2026
GNA

By Kamal Ahmed, GNA  Somanya (E/R), Feb 18, GNA – The University of Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD) in Somanya has launched its 2026 Community Development…

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Safeguarding dignity not optional in Gender Reporting – Child Protection Specialist

February 18, 2026
GNA

By Christiana Afua Nyarko, GNA  Koforidua, Feb. 18, GNA – Mr Abubakari Adamu, Specialist in Safeguarding and Child Protection at Plan International Ghana, has urged journalists to…

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Chief Justice inaugurates Akropong court complex for expanded justice access

February 18, 2026
GNA

By Samuel Yaokumah, GNA  Akropong (E/R), Feb. 18, GNA – Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie on Tuesday inaugurated a new Akropong court complex, calling it a fully integrated justice facility designed…

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Prioritise dignity over sensationalism in reporting on children – Media urged  

February 17, 2026
GNA

By Christiana Afua Nyarko, GNA   Koforidua, Feb. 17, GNA – Plan International Ghana has urged journalists to move beyond sensational headlines and political propaganda and embrace responsible, rights-based…

Economy

Fruit processing company urges gov’t intervention to secure out-grower lands 

February 17, 2026
GNA

By Benjamin Akoto, GNA   Nsawam, (E/R), Feb. 17, GNA-The Blue Skies Products Ghana Limited, a leading fruit processing and natural juice production company have called…

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ICGC donates to Akropong School for the Blind

February 16, 2026
GNA

By Lawrencia Akoto Frempong  Akropong (E/R), Feb. 16, GNA — The International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), Royal Temple, Awoshie-Anyah, donated food and essential items worth over GH₵50,000 to…

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Somanya: Akweteyman residents decry prolonged water shortage

February 16, 2026
GNA

By Kamal Ahmed/GNA   Somanya (E/R), Feb. 16, GNA – Residents of Akweteymam, a suburb of Somanya in the Eastern Region, have expressed concern over a…

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Ghana Tourism Authority celebrates Chocolate Day with Koforidua prison inmates

February 15, 2026
GNA

By Emelia B. Addae Koforidua, Feb. 15, GNA – The Eastern Regional Office of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has presented boxes of chocolates…

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Government equips Mamfe-Akuapem apprentices under National Apprenticeship Programme

February 14, 2026
GNA

By Samuel Yaokumah Akropong-Akuapem (E/R), Feb. 14, GNA- Artisan groups in Mamfe-Akuapem have received apprenticeship kits under the National Apprenticeship Programme to help the…

Health

MTN leads Valentine blood drive to support Eastern Regional Hospital

February 14, 2026
GNA

By Kamal Ahmed Nuaso (E/R), Feb. 14, GNA – MTN Ghana, partnering with the National Blood Service, has facilitated a blood donation drive at…

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Woman found dead in boyfriend’s room at Somanya

February 14, 2026
GNA

By Kamal Ahmed Somanya (E/R), Feb. 14, GNA – Residents of Plau in Somanya were thrown into shock after the body of a 34‑year‑old…

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Speeding, motorcycle crashes deepen Ghana’s road safety crisis – Legal Resources Centre  

February 13, 2026
GNA

By D.I. Laary, GNA  Koforidua, Feb. 13, GNA – Ghana recorded 2,949 road deaths in 2025, an 18.2 per cent rise over the 2,494 fatalities in…

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New Juaben South Municipal Crime Officer cautions against operating brothel 

February 13, 2026
GNA

By Emelia B. Addae, GNA   Koforidua, Feb. 12, GNA – Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Augustine Asante Kusi, the New Juaben South Municipal Crime Officer, has cautioned the…

Economy

Cocoa farmers demand timely payments as government deepens support

February 12, 2026
GNA

By Emelia B. Addae Obotumpan (E/R), Feb. 12, GNA – Cocoa farmers in the Eastern Region have asked the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) and…

Education

Give children books on special occasions – GhLA

February 12, 2026
GNA

By Emelia B. Addae Koforidua, Feb. 12, GNA – Parents and guardians are being encouraged to buy reading books for their children on their…

Economy

PFJs’ GHS 2.8bn funds failed to boost Ghana’s seed industry – LCIC

February 11, 2026
GNA

By D.I. Laary, GNA  Koforidua, Feb. 11, GNA – Ghana’s private seed sector failed to convert major public investments into stronger production capacity under the Planting for…

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Sex workers, traffickers arrested in Koforidua police operation 

February 11, 2026
GNA

By Emelia B. Addae  Koforidua, Feb. 11, GNA – Police in Koforidua have arrested 13 commercial sex workers, suspected human traffickers and two accomplices following…