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17 Mar•4 min read
Feature: Good Food: Who Can Find It?
Summary
Food safety in Ghana is allegedly threatened by dangerous practices - but what is being done about it?
A radio commentator laments the decline of food safety in Ghana, where contaminated food is becoming a public health concern - from waakye beans cooked with paracetamol to plantain fried with plastic. What does this mean for public health?
25 Jun•4 min read
VAST Ghana calls for stronger excise tax regime to combat rising NCD burden
Summary
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.
9 May•2 min read
We have a failed emergency care system - Vicky Bright
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Following a tragic death, a corporate lawyer says Ghana's emergency care system has failed - but why should Ghanaians care?
Vicky Bright has criticized Ghana's emergency healthcare system after an investigative report on Charles Amissah's death. The report exposes weaknesses in emergency response-raising questions about the system's ability to provide timely care.
9 May•2 min read
Ghana needs significant investment in healthcare system - CDD's Vera Abena Addo
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Following a tragic death, a CDD-Ghana rep is calling for major changes to healthcare - but what needs fixing?
CDD-Ghana's Vera Abena Addo is advocating for substantial investment in Ghana's healthcare system. This follows an investigative report into a recent death that exposed critical issues - but what are they?
10 May•4 min read
Ghana's healthcare crisis a system failure, not a few bad staff - Arthur Kennedy
Summary
A system failure, or just a few bad staff? One doctor says Ghana's healthcare crisis goes much deeper - here's why.
Dr. Arthur Kennedy has strongly criticised the report on Charles Amissah's death, arguing that it misses the larger picture. He suggests Ghana's healthcare issues stem from systemic failures - but what exactly needs fixing?
17 Sept•4 min read
UN experts find 'reasonable grounds' to believe US strikes killed 177 civilians
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A new UN report alleges war crimes and crimes against humanity - but what did the experts actually find?
UN experts have reported on US strikes in Iran and Iranian crackdowns on protests.
29 Jun•5 min read
Accra Floods Wash Warehouse Goods Into Streets As Residents Scramble For Items
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Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema M
Heavy Monday morning rains in Accra caused severe flooding, washing goods from an unidentified warehouse onto the Tema Motorway as residents
7 Jul•2 min read
Two shot dead, 2 injured as residents clash with Police at Sefwi Sayerano during arrest
Summary
Tensions flared in Sefwi Sayerano as police attempted to apprehend a suspect, leading to a serious incident that has left the community in shock.
A confrontation between police and residents in Sefwi Sayerano, Western North Region, unfolded during an arrest operation. The incident has raised
6 Aug•2 min read
Two killed, seven injured in Mankessim-Accra Highway crash
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Authorities are investigating a recent highway crash that left several individuals injured and others deceased.
A road traffic accident occurred on the Mankessim-Accra Highway in the early hours of Thursday, August 6, involving a Toyota Voxy. Emergency
22 Jul•2 min read
Two patients exchange blows at Ejisu Government Hospital, damage properties
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A shocking incident at Ejisu Government Hospital saw two patients engage in a physical fight, leaving many wondering about the circumstances that
Two male patients at Ejisu Government Hospital's Accident and Emergency Unit were involved in a violent altercation. This incident led to
29 Sept•2 min read
Mortuary breakdown leaves two bodies in limbo at St. Anne's Hospital in Damongo
Summary
A mortuary failure leaves two former teachers' bodies unclaimed and at risk - what happens next?
Two bodies are stranded at St. Anne's Catholic Hospital in Damongo after the mortuary's engines failed.
29 Sept•2 min read
Two bodies stuck at St. Anne's mortuary after refrigeration engines break down
Summary
A mortuary breakdown leaves two bodies in limbo - what happens when cooling fails?
Two bodies remain unclaimed at St. Anne's Catholic Hospital mortuary after its refrigeration engines failed.
25 Aug•2 min read
EOCO, Engage Now Africa rescue 20 Burkinabè nationals from suspected trafficking network
Summary
Discover how a joint operation uncovered a sophisticated network preying on vulnerable individuals seeking better opportunities.
Engage Now Africa (ENA) and EOCO have rescued 20 Burkinabè nationals from a suspected human-trafficking and cybercrime operation in Ghana. The
25 Mar•3 min read
TB remains a major health threat in Europe despite progress - WHO Report
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Despite progress, TB continues to pose a serious public health challenge in Europe - but what are the key concerns?
A new WHO report indicates that tuberculosis remains a major health threat in Europe. The report highlights a worrying rise in drug-resistant TB - and experts warn that the region is not on track to meet global targets.
23 May•3 min read
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
Summary
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.
29 Mar•3 min read
Three Lebanese journalists killed in Israeli strike, say broadcasters
Summary
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.
14 May•2 min read
At least eight killed in Israeli drone strikes on Lebanon highway
Summary
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.