Tamale, Ghana – About 130 bakers in the Tamale Metropolis and Sagnarigu Municipality have benefitted from a breast cancer screening programme by Olam Grains, a subsidiary of Olam Ghana Limited. The initiative, which is part of the corporate social responsibilities of Olam Grains, also educated beneficiaries on how to regularly …
Read More »E-MAGIN E-waste Project Trains Electronic And Scrap Dealers
Tamale, Ghana – Actors in the electronics waste and scrap business in the Northern Region of Ghana have been trained on how to formalize their activities as part of plans by development partners to help government tackle electronic waste management challenges across the country. The initiative, under the Electronic Waste …
Read More »Address Inequality, Stigmatisation and Abuse Against Deaf People – Otiko
Tamale, Ghana – Founder and Executive Director of the Henry Djaba Memorial Foundation, Dr. Otiko Afisah Djaba, has called on all stakeholders especially those who work with persons with disabilities to “take action to address the inequality, stigmatization, discrimination and abuse of the rights of deaf people”. According to Madam …
Read More »“I Have High Regards For Our Traditional Rulers” – Dr Bin Salih
Zini, Ghana – The Upper West Regional Minister, Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, has said he has high regards for traditional authorities in his community transformation agenda since they are the first port of call whenever the people have any challenge. “I have decided that I am going to liaise with …
Read More »UWR: Minister Unhappy About HIV Prevalence Rate
Wa, Ghana – Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, Upper West Regional Minister has bemoaned the HIV prevalence rate of 0.83 per cent, being the highest in the five regions of the north, saying it is not an enviable position. He thus called for concerted efforts by all relevant stakeholders towards ensuring …
Read More »Northern Savannah CSOs Urge Govt to Review US$1m Per Constituency Policy in The 2019 Mid-year Budget Review
Bolgatanga, Ghana – The Coalition of Northern Savannah Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by Northern Patriots in Research and Advocacy (NORPRA) is calling on government particularly the Ministry of Finance to, as a matter of urgency, review the $1 million per constituency policy as it prepares to present the 2019 …
Read More »Deputy Chief of Staff Abu Jinapor Donates 100 Viles of Anti-snake Vernom to The West Gonja Hospital
Damongo, Ghana – Deputy Chief of Staff of Ghana Lawyer Abu Jinapor has donated one hundred (100) veils of anti snake Vernom to the West Gonja hospital. The donation was done on his behalf by the NPP Constituency Secretary Mr Karim Kusubari and the NPP Communication Officer for Damongo Constituency …
Read More »Typhoid is Not on The Rise in Bole- Health Director
Bole, Ghana – The Bole District Director of Ghana Health Service Mr David Bakuri has said that contrary to speculations in Bole that Typhoid is on the rise in the township, statistics they have indicate situation is not so bad. Speaking to Bole based Nkilgi Fm, Mr David Bakuri said …
Read More »UW/R: You Can’t Force me to Open 99%-complete 160-bed Hospital – Minister
Wa, Ghana – The 160-bed new Upper West Regional Hospital is 99 per cent complete but will not be opened until it is fully completed and staffed with trained personnel.The resident engineer at the Hospital, Ahmed Abo Shamaa, who led an inspection team to the facility, told reporters that the …
Read More »UW/R: Australian Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call on Deputy Upper West Minister
Wa, Ghana – The Australian Ambassador, H.E. Andrew Barnes, has paid a courtesy call on the Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, Amidu Issahaku Chinnia, as part of his working visit to the region. The Deputy Minister commended the Australian government for the support being given to WaterAid to address challenges …
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