Ghana's health and economic future could hinge on a critical tax overhaul-discover why experts are pushing for change.
VAST Ghana has advocated for a comprehensive review of Ghana's excise tax framework, specifically targeting tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages. This initiative aims to address the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases and enhance domestic revenue mobilization.
The Ministry of Health claims to have a plan to solve the 'no-bed syndrome' - but will it work?
The Ministry of Health is responding to the hospital bed shortage crisis in Ghana - promising a new system to monitor bed availability. The ministry claims that improvements are on the way, but can they deliver?
Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo die from a suspected illness - what does this mean for the region?
Red Cross volunteers in DR Congo have died from a suspected illness- raising concerns for aid workers. The deaths occurred while the volunteers were working on a project- but the situation is more complex than it seems.
A targeted strike has claimed the lives of journalists in southern Lebanon - what does this mean for press freedom?
Tensions in southern Lebanon continue to escalate as journalists become the latest casualties. Broadcasters are reporting deaths following a targeted strike - raising concerns about press safety in the region.
Why were cars on a major highway linking Beirut to southern Lebanon targeted?
Israeli drone strikes targeted cars on a major highway connecting Beirut to southern Lebanon - raising regional tensions. The attacks have prompted concerns about the safety of civilians and infrastructure in the area.
Tensions soar as Israeli strikes intensify in Lebanon - but what sparked this?
Israeli forces and Hezbollah have been trading fire in Southern Lebanon. The violence continues to escalate, raising concerns about regional stability - but what's at stake?
A major field assessment mission is underway on an integrated school feeding programme - but what changes will be made?
The WFP, Ghana's government, and the US are assessing a school feeding programme impacting 60,000 pupils in Northern Ghana. The mission is evaluating the intervention's effects on education, nutrition, health, and community livelihoods - but what will they find?
A new World Bank strategy seeks to transform health systems in West and Central Africa - but how will they achieve this?
The World Bank has launched a regional strategy to transform health systems in Ghana and other West and Central African countries. The strategy aims to improve health outcomes and support productivity- but what challenges will they face?
A major highway is falling apart- and the consequences could be devastating for residents in the Upper East Region.
The Upper East Regional Minister has called on the government to address a critical infrastructure issue. He highlighted the dire condition of a major highway, raising concerns about its impact on the region.
UHAS is tackling neonatal infections in the Volta Region- but what challenges will they face?
UHAS has launched a 3-year research initiative at Ho Teaching Hospital, addressing neonatal infections and antimicrobial resistance. The project aims to reduce deaths caused by drug-resistant infections- but what systemic gaps will they uncover?
The UN injects millions to fight Ebola- but will it be enough to stop a potential global crisis?
The UN is releasing $60 million to combat a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo- and surrounding nations. The emergency funds are being deployed to enact an aggressive containment strategy, but the success of the plan hinges on one key factor.
A so-called international career program may be a trap - but what are young African women being lured into?
The Alabuga Start Program presents itself as an international career-development exchange, recruiting young women from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. There are reports that these women are being trafficked to produce weapons of war in Russia - raising concerns about exploitation and deception.
Africa's top arm wrestlers converge in Accra- but which nation will demonstrate it's the strongest?
Accra is set to host Africa's best arm wrestlers for the 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship- with about 350 pullers representing 21 national teams. The stakes are high as competitors vie for continental glory and qualification to the 2027 African Games.