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EPA@50: Konongo Area Office marks anniversary with health walk
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EPA@50: Konongo Area Office marks anniversary with health walk

As part of activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Konongo Area Office of the Agency has organised a health walk at Konongo in the Ashanti-Akim Central Municipality. It was attended by participants drawn from public institutions, security agencies, students from local schools, staff of EPA, and the public. Apart from its health benefits, the walk sought to create public awareness about the devastating effects of negative environmental practices on the environment as the Agency celebrates its Golden Jubilee. Participants walked through the principal streets of Konongo and converged at the forecourt of the Municipal Assembly where they concluded the exercise with aerobic session under the supervisio...
AFPNC to mark World Prematurity Day 2024 with focus on improved access, support systems
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AFPNC to mark World Prematurity Day 2024 with focus on improved access, support systems

Accra, Nov. 24, GNA -The African Foundation for Premature and Newborn Care (AFPNC), in partnership with the Accra College of Medicine and WaterAid Ghana, is to hold three key activities to commemorate the World Prematurity Day 2024. The events would draw attention to challenges faced by preterm babies and their families, while advocating for improved healthcare access and support systems. World Prematurity Day serves as a rallying point for maternal and newborn health stakeholders worldwide, and this year’s theme “Over 13 million babies born too soon every year: Access to Quality Care Everywhere,” emphasizes the urgent need for equitable, quality care for preterm babies across all regions. The activities will kick start with The Purple for Prematurity (P4P) Summit, the first ...
Embrace democracy with respect – NCCE
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Embrace democracy with respect – NCCE

The Birim Central Municipal office of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), has entreated Ghanaians to embrace the existing democratic dispensation with utmost respect. Madam Rejoice Biscoff, the Birim Central Municipal Director of NCCE, said democracy ensured that government decision-making was more inclusive, diverse and accountable because it invited more representative groups of people. She was speaking at an inter-faith engagement with churches and mosques at Akim Oda in the Eastern Region. She noted that democracy created room for regular periodic elections for change of government and every eligible voted needed to exercise their franchise when the date was due on December 7, 2024. Mr. Eric Antwi, Civic Education Officer at the Birim Central Municipal NCCE,...
Krachi East: NCCE hold parliamentary dialogue for candidates
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Krachi East: NCCE hold parliamentary dialogue for candidates

The Krachi East Municipal Directorate of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) has organised a dialogue for candidates contesting for the parliamentary seat of the constituency in collaboration with the Local Council of Churches. The event, which sought to provide a platform for the candidates to outline their vision to bring development to the people, was only attended by Mr. Michael Yaw Gyato, the NPP parliamentary candidate. Mr. Clement Kwasi Mamadu, the Krachi East Municipal Director of NCCE, has appealed to political parties to prioritise peace during their campaigns as Ghana prepares for the 2024 general elections. He emphasised the importance of safeguarding Ghana's long-standing peace and ability, cautioning that the future generations will judge the nation ha...
“No child left behind in Free SHS,” Prez Akufo-Addo declares 
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“No child left behind in Free SHS,” Prez Akufo-Addo declares 

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said the successful implementation of the Free Senior High School policy has benefitted the entirety of Ghanaian children.  “The programme ensured access to quality secondary education in Ghana; no child under the programme was left behind due to financial challenges,” the President said.  In a speech delivered on his behalf by Mr. Mustapha Ussif, the Minister of Youth and Sports, President Akufo-Addo reiterated that the government placed education at the core of the nation’s development agenda through the Free-SHS programme.  The President made the observation at the 30th anniversary celebration of Sandema Senior High School (SANSEC), at Sandema in the Builsa ...
President Akufo-Addo commissions historic Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line
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President Akufo-Addo commissions historic Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line

  President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Friday officially commissioned the Tema-Mpakadan Railway Line and diesel multiple unit trains, marking a historic achievement in Ghana's transportation sector.    The 100-kilometer railway line, the first standard gauge railway in the country, is set to transform the nation’s infrastructure and fuel economic growth.   The new rail line, part of Ghana’s broader multimodal transport system, which integrates rail, road, and inland water transport, offers a sustainable alternative to the country’s heavily congested road network.    The line is part of the 1000 km Ghana-Burkina Faso Interconnectivity Project which will connect Ouagadougou to the Port in Tema  It will connect Tema Port to the northern ...
Farmers call for early weather information at roadshow
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Farmers call for early weather information at roadshow

Farmers in the Sissala East Municipality have appealed to the Ghana Meteorological Agency to furnish farmers with timely weather information on the rainfall patterns before the season starts. They explained that if farmers were always furnished with timely weather information it helps plan well for the planting of their crops in the farming season. They made the appeal during a roadshow organised by Farmerline for agriculture value chain actors towards empowering farmers to be sustainable in their farming activities at Tumu. Alhaji Jibiliru Nankpa, the 2024 Upper West Regional Best Farmer said: "We will be happy to see the Meteorological Agency organise a big forum for farmers where the rainfall pattern of the year will be released to us, even if it required that we pay for the se...
NETRIGHT organises regional stakeholders’ dialogue
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NETRIGHT organises regional stakeholders’ dialogue

Mr. Eric Dzakpasu, Volta Regional Director of the Electoral Commission has given assurance that plans were in place to ensure that all vulnerable groups including persons with disabilities (PWDs), women and the aged have access to the polling centres with ease. He said PWDs would have equal opportunities at the polling centres with the EC having disability-specific structures to guarantee access on voting day. Mr. Dzakpasu gave the assurance at a forum to discuss measures to ensure gender equality and social inclusion in the upcoming general elections in Ho. The Regional Stakeholders Dialogue was organised by Network for Women's Rights (NETRIGHT) in partnership with Global Action for Women Empowerment (GLOWA). The dialogue aligned with the broader goals of the project "Advancin...
Queen mothers trained in leadership, governance
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Queen mothers trained in leadership, governance

The Nana Serwaa Barakatu Humanitarian and Endowment Foundation, in cooperation with the National Lottery Authority (NLA) Good Causes Foundation, has organised a day’s workshop to enhance the capacity of queen mothers in leadership and governance.. The workshop, held in Atimpoku in the Eastern Region, drew approximately 30 queen mothers from the Eastern, Volta, and Oti regions.. The training on the theme: "Enhancing women's participation and presentation in leadership and governance through chieftaincy and culture." Nana Afua Serwaa Ampafo Brakatu I, the Queen Mother of Akwamu-Adumasa, speaking at the workshop, said the workshop was being organised to empower queen mothers, who could go and teach their subordinates how to assume leadership and governance roles. She noted tha...
Polio vaccination exercise receives maximum cooperation in parts of Accra
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Polio vaccination exercise receives maximum cooperation in parts of Accra

The second round of polio vaccination exercise at Osu in the Greater Accra Region is going on smoothly, despite denials from some private schools. Most houses the GNA visited within the Osu community, in Korley Klottey Municipality were seen cooperating with the vaccination team on Day One of the exercise. Ms Agnes Oboshie Akrong, Leader of the vaccination Team told the Ghana News Agency, that due to the awareness creation and home visitation most parents in the various households were familiar and cooperative enough. She said: “I am impressed with the level of cooperation so far, we are able to administer the vaccines to every child with the consent of their parents, hence we were able to achieve our daily target of six vials around 2pm.” She,&nbs...
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