Lack of decent housing delays doctors posted to rural areas – GMA President

[ad_1] Dr Ernest Yorke, President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), has highlighted the long-standing accommodation challenges faced by doctors assigned to rural communities. Speaking on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on Wednesday, December 3, he explained that securing appropriate housing remains one of the biggest obstacles for medical professionals, especially at the time of their…

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Mahama marks 67th birthday visiting children’s wards

[ad_1] President John Dramani Mahama chose to mark his 67th birthday on Saturday, November 29, 2025, by making private visits to the children’s wards of two key public healthcare facilities in Accra. Accompanied by his wife and children, the President’s itinerary focused on spreading hope and providing material support to young patients and their families…

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Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition meets stakeholders on ways to tackle corruption  

[ad_1] The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has organised a stakeholder’s meeting to discuss ways to intensify efforts against corruption in the country.   The meeting, held at Sefwi-Bodi in the Western North Region, brought together representatives from government agencies, civil society groups, and other relevant stakeholders.  It was aimed at promoting transparency, and accountability among institutions. …

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Russia threatens full ban on WhatsApp

[ad_1] Russia’s state communications watchdog threatened on ​Friday to block WhatsApp entirely if ‌it fails to comply with Russian law, news ‌agencies reported. In August, Russia began limiting some calls on WhatsApp, owned by Meta Platforms, and on Telegram, accusing ⁠the foreign-owned ‌platforms of refusing to share information with law enforcement in fraud ‍and terrorism…

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Ashanti Regional health director urges graduates to create jobs, not wait for employment

[ad_1] The Ashanti Regional Health Director, Dr Fred Adomako-Boateng, has challenged newly graduated students of Garden City University to stop waiting for vacancies in an already constrained job market and instead focus on creating opportunities for themselves and others. Speaking to Joy News on the sidelines of the University’s 25th anniversary graduation ceremony, Dr. Adomako-Boateng…

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Ghana losing over half a billion dollars annually on imported sugary juice concentrates — Experts warn of health Risks

[ad_1] Ghana is losing more than US$600 million every year importing fruit juices—many of which are made from artificial concentrates, high sugar formulations, and low-nutrient blends that offer little or no fiber to consumers. Industry data shows that in 2020 alone, Ghana spent over US$646 million on imported juice and beverage products, placing heavy pressure…

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