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Telecom systems to shutdown as telecom workers declare strike

August 31, 2022
GNA

Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – Ghana’s telecommunications system faces a shutdown as telecom workers are set to embark on an indefinite nationwide strike from…

Court & Crime

MDAs are not bound by Legal Opinions from AG-Health Minister 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Morkporkpor Anku Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – Dr Kwaku Agyemang Manu, the Minister of Health, says Ministries, Department and Agencies (MDAs) are not…

Health

Polio vaccine is safe and effective-Deputy Health Minister assures 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Samira Larbie  Accra, Aug 31, GNA – Dr Mahama Asei Seini, the Deputy Minister of Health, has reassured Ghanaians that the novel Oral…

Health

Ghana commences first round of national Polio immunisation campaign 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Christabel Addo Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – The Ghana Health Service (GHS), is set to commence the first of two rounds of the…

Health

HIV test kits in pharmacies soon – Dr Ayisi Addo 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Samira Larbie/Lawrencia Mensah Accra, Aug. 31, GNAT – The National AIDS/STI Control Programme says Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Kits will soon be made…

Health

GAC launches 2023 National HIV and AIDS Conference 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Samira Larbie/Lawrencia Mensah Accra, Aug. 31, GNA- The Ghana AIDS Commission (GAC) in collaboration with it partners have launched the fifth edition of…

Education

Chief Imam commends Education Minister for reforms in education  

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Kodjo Adams Accra, Aug. 31, GNA- Dr Sheikh Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, on Wednesday commended, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, the Minister…

Education

University of Ghana launches 75th anniversary 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Jesse Ampah Owusu Accra, Aug. 31, GNA –The University of Ghana has launched its 75th anniversary celebrations ahead of the climax next year,…

Education

Don’t put your lives on autopilot after graduation – IGP tells graduates  

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Jesse Ampah Owusu/Haruna Alhassan Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – Dr George Akuffo Dampare, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has admonished graduates not…

Social

GJA Awards return after one year break 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Benjamin A. Commey Accra, Aug. 31, GNA — The election of new executives of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), has paved the way…

Social

GTA launches “Tourism Month” 2022 in Accra 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Hafsa Obeng, GNA   Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – The Ghana Tourism Authority on Wednesday launched this year’s Tourism Month celebration with the call…

Social

Volunteerism opens door to opportunities – Dr Osei-Kusi 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Kodjo Adams  Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – Dr Kofi Osei-Kusi, President, Pan-African Leadership Institute, has encouraged Ghanaians to engage in volunteer activities because…

Social

GTA shuts down unlicensed tourism enterprises in Accra  

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Hafsa Obeng/ Grace Ampomaa Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has shut down some unregistered and unlicensed tourism enterprises…

Business Trending

Suzuki S-Presso safe for use-Ghana Standards Authority 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Energy, Environment and Science Desk Report  Accra, Aug. 31 GNA-The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) says Suzuki S-Presso hatchback vehicle model is certified, approved…

Social

Cape Verde Officially Opens Consulate in Morocco’s Dakhla 

August 31, 2022
GNA

Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – The Republic of Cabo Verde has opened a consulate general in Dakhla, marking its firm support for the sovereignty…

Social

Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide resume door-to-door ministry 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Benjamin Mensah  Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide will on Thursday ,September 1, 2022, resume their well-known door-to-door ministry.  A special…

Social

Project on curbing violent extremism in selected communities launched 

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Joyce Danso Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – The National Peace Council (NPC) has launched a six-month project to curb violent extremism in selected…

Social

Ghana Standards Authority says homologated Suzuki S-Presso Vehicle Model is safe 

August 31, 2022
GNA

Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – The attention of the Ghana Standards Authority has been drawn to a video circulating mainly via social media suggesting…

Social

Nana Yaa had a very successful life — Alhaji Haruna Atta

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Hannah Awadzi Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – Alhaji Haruna Atta, Ghana’s Former Ambassador to Namibia, has said his late wife, Nana Yaa Ofosuhemaa…

Health

Minority calls on gov’t to expedite action on stalled La General hospital   

August 31, 2022
GNA

By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, Aug. 31, GNA – The Minority in Parliament is demanding accountability of the 680 million Euros approved by Parliament for…