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An alumnus's commitment to his alma mater is set to transform the daily experience for students and staff at Saltpond Methodist A Basic School.

Saltpond Methodist A Basic School has long struggled with inadequate washroom facilities, impacting the learning environment for its pupils and

An NGO is helping couples overcome infertility - but the journey has been anything but easy.

Xoese Ghana, an NGO, is helping couples facing infertility challenges to achieve their dreams of parenthood. Since its inception, the organization has been working to provide support - but what impact has it had?

A collaboration in Ningo Prampram aims to empower young girls - but what challenges do they still face?

WIM Ghana and Sista Wings International collaborated on the "One Girl Child, Two Sanitary Pads Initiative" at Nyigbenya D/A Basic Schools. The AngloGold Ashanti-supported initiative focused on menstrual and personal hygiene - but what impact will it have?

A young boy's journey to what he thought was home turned into a harrowing ordeal, exposing a dark side of some fishing communities.

Godwin Dogbey, 12, embarked on a journey he believed was a visit to his hometown, only to find himself on an island on Lake Volta. His experience

Eucharia Anunobi opens up about her journey caring for her son - and the strict lifestyle changes they had to make.

Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi has shared her experiences as a mother to a son with the SS genotype. She reflects on the challenges and lessons learned during those years - but what did she have to say?

United Pension Trustees is advocating for an end to menstruation stigma- but what impact will it have?

United Pension Trustees is working to eliminate the stigma around menstruation- collaborating with Nana Awuah-Darko Ampem II to donate sanitary products and hold seminars. The initiative hopes to address menstrual poverty and equity in underserved communities- but what challenges remain?

Meet the Ghanaians who "do not wait for intervention, but become the intervention"-find out who they are!

The 2026 JoyNews Impact Makers Awards recognised twelve Ghanaian individuals and organisations. These changemakers are being celebrated for their self-driven solutions to social challenges-but what exactly did they do?

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?

Discover how Mahama Care is making a difference for cancer patients in the Volta Region, ensuring access to specialized medical care.

Mahama Care, a Ghana Medical Trust Fund initiative, is providing crucial support to cancer patients in the Volta Region. This program aims to ensure

A new US State Department policy could impact parents who owe child support - find out how this might affect travel.

The US State Department is planning a new policy that could affect many American parents. This policy change may have significant consequences for those who owe child support - but how?

Upper East records 27 maternal deaths in 2026 despite full antenatal coverage, as officials cite late reporting, poor ro

Upper East records 27 maternal deaths in 2026 despite full antenatal coverage, as officials cite late reporting, poor roads and referral delays.

Despite full antenatal care coverage, why are maternal deaths still a major issue in Ghana's Upper East Region?

The Upper East Regional Health Directorate has achieved 100 percent antenatal care coverage for pregnant women in the first half of 2026. However

Discover how this high-level visit could shape future health and development initiatives across Ghana and the wider African continent.

The UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa, Dr. Sennen Hounton, is on a five-day official visit to Ghana, combining high-level

UMA donated equipment to a CHPS compound - but what challenges were they facing before this?

The Underground Mining Alliance (UMA)-Subika has engaged with the Amomaso CHPS compound. The donation of medical equipment aims to address a critical need - but what impact will it have on healthcare access?

During a trial concerning social media's impact on children, Instagram's top executive discussed the usage of a key safety feature.

Instagram's head, Adam Mosseri, testified in a trial regarding Meta Platforms' alleged design of Instagram and Facebook to addict children. The

A hospital bombing has amplified worries about the protection of innocents- but who is being held responsible?

The ongoing conflict in Sudan continues to claim civilian lives, especially those of women and children- as evidenced by a recent attack. A deadly strike on a hospital has sparked outrage and condemnation, raising concerns about international law violations.