By Edward DEBRAH The aftermath of the explosion at Bogoso-Appiatse, saw another reactive response by the Government and Minerals Commission. Ghana has experienced multiple deadly environmental disasters within the petroleum and mining industries over the last decade, yet no substantial changes have been reported or enforced. It appears everything returns to...
Fidelity Bank, Ghana's largest privately-owned indigenous bank, has partnered with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support the Partnership to End Fistula in Ghana (PEFIG). The bank has made an initial contribution of GH¢50,000 towards the seven-year partnership, which aims to prevent, treat, and reintegrate women affected by obstetric...
Two dedicated non-governmental organizations, Brogya Foundation and RESTORE Worldwide Inc., have partnered to provide life-changing reconstructive surgeries to more than 200 individuals at the Agogo Asante Akyem Presbyterian Hospital. This exceptional initiative aimed to restore hope and improve the quality of life for patients living with significant deformities. The Brogya Foundation,...
By Prince NKETIA  The foundation of the patent system is grounded on quid pro quo. The state grants exclusive exploitation of an invention to the inventor for 20 years. In return, the inventor discloses the best mode to practice the invention so that a person skilled in the art can...
A study led by a team of scientists in Ghana and Nigeria has revealed that nearly a third of Ghanaians-29.7% carry two copies of the Apolipoprotein LI (APOL1) gene variants increasing their risk of kidney disease by 25%, while 43.7% have one copy, raising their risk by 18%. This recent...
By Emmanuel AKOMEA The Team Lead for DeveloPPP Ghana, GIZ, Dr. Holger Till, has indicated that Pandemic Management Projects have successfully reached over one million people, providing essential support and resources to mitigate the impact of COVID-19. Speaking at the close-out of Pandemic Management projects implemented by GIZ, he highlighted the...
In a heartfelt show of support for breast cancer awareness, MTN Ghana organized "Y’ello Goes Pink Day" for its staff in October 2024. The event, held at MTN House and its regional offices, was part of a series of activities aimed at raising awareness about the disease. Before the Y’ello...
October, globally recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, marks an important time for The Trust Hospital. As the hospital's principal Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Pink October, now in its 15th year, is dedicated to enhancing awareness and promoting the early detection of breast cancer. Through a comprehensive series of screenings,...
By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.) Building on insights from previous discussions in this series, inspired by Human Resource to Human Capital: The Essence of Population Management, we have explored how rapid population growth impacts education, health, governance, and employment. However, these issues are only part of a broader and more complex landscape....
By Yaw BEDIAKO (Dr)& Collen MASIMIREMBWA(Prof) According to the Africa Constituency Bureau, only five percent of medicines used on the continent are produced locally, and Africa accounts for only three percent of all medicines produced globally. This is problematic not just from an economic perspective, but also because African populations are...