Nearly Half Of Babies Aged 0 To 5 Months Not Exclusively Breastfed – Survey
07 Aug

Nearly Half Of Babies Aged 0 To 5 Months Not Exclusively Breastfed – Survey

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A staggering 47.4 percent of children aged 0 to 5 months in Ghana were not exclusively breastfed according to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS). The Demographic and Health Survey also found that the percentage of children under 6 months not being exclusively breastfed has stagnated over the past two decades: increasing marginally by 0.8 percentage points between 2003 (46.6%) and 2022. Another intriguing finding of the survey is that two in every five (41.8%) children born in the two years preceding the 2022 GDHS did not start breastfeeding within the first hour of life. “In three regions,…
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Fisherfolks In James Town Experience Bumper Catch
07 Aug

Fisherfolks In James Town Experience Bumper Catch

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Fisher folks in James Town, an indigenous Ga fishing town in the city of Accra have been experiencing bumper catch after the ban on artisanal and inshore fleet fishing was lifted last week. The Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development last week lifted the ban on fishing activities for this year’s close season for artisanal and inshore fleets. The fishing close season, which prevented the fishers from fishing in Ghana’s waters for a month, was introduced by the Ministry and the Fisheries Commission as a measure to replenish the country’s fishery stock which data suggest has been dwindling. The period…
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Nkwanta Township curfew review: New hours set from 8pm to 6am
07 Aug

Nkwanta Township curfew review: New hours set from 8pm to 6am

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The Ministry of Interior, on the advice of the Oti Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has announced a revision of the curfew hours imposed on Nkwanta Township. The curfew has been adjusted from 8: pm to 6: am. This decision responds to improved security in the area. In a statement signed by the Minister of Interior, Henry Quartey, residents were urged to exercise restraint and use established mechanisms to resolve conflicts and disputes. The government maintained that, there is a ban on all persons in Nkwanta township and its environs from carrying arms, ammunition, or any offensive weapons.…
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Transgender Controversy: Trump Vows To Keep Men Out Of Women’s Sports
03 Aug

Transgender Controversy: Trump Vows To Keep Men Out Of Women’s Sports

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to prevent males from participating in female sporting events if he is re-elected. He has expressed concerns that the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports is damaging to the integrity of these competitions and needs to be addressed. Known for his strong stance on this issue, the Republican presidential candidate seeking re-election has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring that such situations are eliminated from sports. “I will make sure that men are kept out of women’s sports,” Trump wrote on social media, as reported by The Telegraph. He made these comments after…
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Pres. Akufo-Addo Inagurates GNPC Operational HQ In Takoradi
02 Aug

Pres. Akufo-Addo Inagurates GNPC Operational HQ In Takoradi

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Takoradi, Western Region – In a landmark event that signifies a monumental step forward for Ghana’s oil and gas industry, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo officially commissioned the new GNPC Operational Headquarters on Thursday, 1st August. This event not only celebrates the culmination of a project that began four years ago but also underscores the government’s commitment to decentralizing development and ensuring that all regions benefit equitably from the nation’s resources. In his address, President Akufo-Addo reflected on the significance of this new facility, describing it as a fulfillment of a promise he made to the chiefs and people of…
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Wontumi Supports Kwadaso Market Fire Victims With GH¢100k
02 Aug

Wontumi Supports Kwadaso Market Fire Victims With GH¢100k

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The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Bosiako popularly known as Chairman Wontumi has donated GH¢100,000 to support traders following the devastation that was caused by the Kwadaso market fire. The fire, which started in the early hours of Thursday, August 1, 2024, destroyed over 40 shops causing significant financial loss to the traders. Chairman Wontumi expressed his heartfelt sympathy to the victims. He said his primary focus is to assist those directly impacted by the fire. “My wish is to support the entire market, but due to the tragedy, my focus is on the…
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Tema Motorway Interchange To Be Opened To Traffic In November
02 Aug

Tema Motorway Interchange To Be Opened To Traffic In November

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The Tema motorway interchange currently under construction is expected to be opened to traffic in November this year, instead of December in order to reduce traffic congestion in the area. This is also to enable the con­tractors working on the “Project for the Improvement of the Tema motorway roundabout Phase II” to work on sections of the road currently being used by motorists. The Assistant Resident Supervisor of the project, Yaw Tenkorang Osei, disclosed this on Wednesday during a site visit by officials from the Japanese Embassy and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). He said the earlier opening of…
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Man Wins Medical Negligence Case Against Ridge Hospital
02 Aug

Man Wins Medical Negligence Case Against Ridge Hospital

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Man Whose Pregnant Wife Died From Medical Negligence Wins Case Against Ridge Hospital, Health Ministry. An Accra High Court has awarded Mohammed Mustapha, the husband of a pregnant woman, Akua Nyarko Osei-Bonsu, who died after a Caesarean Section at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital in November 2019, GH¢3 million in damages. This follows a lawsuit filed by Mustapha in 2020, accusing the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, the Ministry of Health, and the Attorney General of negligence that led to the death of his wife after a Caesarean Section at the facility, as reported by thelawplatform.online. Background The pregnant woman, Akua…
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Dengue Fever outbreak: What you need to know
31 Jul

Dengue Fever outbreak: What you need to know

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Dengue fever, an illness transmitted by mosquitoes, which can lead to severe flu-like symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications, has recently surged in Ghana. As the number of cases rises, it’s crucial to stay informed and take preventive measures. This article explores the basics of dengue, its symptoms, prevention strategies and the importance of community action. What is Dengue Fever? Dengue fever, also known as break bone fever, is a viral infection transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito, particularly the Aedes mosquito. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates, especially in urban and semi-urban areas. Symptoms…
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Two treatment plants face possible shut down due to galamsey
21 Mar

Two treatment plants face possible shut down due to galamsey

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Two water treatment plants on River Pra in the Western and Central regions face possible shut down. Experts, technicians and academicians at a workshop on water bodies restoration on Wednesday painted grim pictures of water bodies in the country. Stakeholders in the conference room at the University of Cape Coast deliberated for hours on how to restore our dying polluted water bodies. They came from the Water Resources Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, the Public Utility Regulatory Commission and security agencies and the media. One question was loud. Why would we choose gold over water?  It cannot be farfetched to conclude that…
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