The Trust Hospital Company Limited has launched an innovative initiative - the Breast Cancer Survivors Support Community - as part of its ongoing commitment to the fight against breast cancer and advocacy for early screening. This event took place on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 and marks a significant addition to...
At the forefront of women's reproductive health advocacy stands Elizabeth Amoaa, a trailblasing figure who has transformed her personal journey into a mission to uplift and educate others. Widely known as 'Special Lady,' Elizabeth is the founder of Speciallady Awareness, a non-governmental organization (NGO) committed to promoting female reproductive health...
As the African Women in Leadership Organization (AWLO) marks its 15th anniversary this year, it has unveiled yet another transformative initiative dubbed ‘Awake Africa’. AWLO, through ‘Awake Africa’, intends to transform the valuable knowledge and deserving power harnessed by these women into further tangible actions towards the awakening of the...
By Samuel SAM Vice Chancellor-University for Development Studies (UDS), Prof. Seidu Al-Hassan, has called for stricter policies to combat illegal mining - warning that the practice threatens food security and the nation's overall development. "The continued engagement in illegal mining, known as galamsey, along the country's water-bodies and forests threatens our...
BOXUP, a renowned international sportswear provider and UK-based social youth organisation, has disclosed its ambitious long-term plan for talent development and commercialisation drive to revolutionise boxing in Ghana. Following its partnership with the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF) as the official kits and equipment supplier for national boxing teams, BOXUP aims...
By Isaac FRIMPONG (Ph.D.)  A nation's most valuable asset is a healthy population. In Ghana, where rapid population growth is outpacing development, this asset is at risk. Healthy citizens drive productivity, transforming natural resources into products that fuel economic growth. However, when population growth is inadequately managed, healthcare systems experience strain,...
UBA Ghana launched a two-day "Go Pink" initiative, where employees were encouraged to wear pink as a show of solidarity in the fight against breast cancer. This initiative is more than just a symbolic gesture—it's a proactive effort to raise awareness and educate employees, customers and public about this life-threatening...
Appolonia City marked this year’s International Day of the Girl-Child together with female students from Appolonia Kpong Katamanso District Assembly (KKMA) Junior High School. Appolonia City was represented by a high-level delegation of professional women with experience in various fields ranging from engineering, surveying, customer services, sales, telemarketing and administration. The...
Delta Air Lines has partnered with Breast Care International (BCI) for the 12th annual ‘Walk for the Cure’ in Ejisu, Ashanti Region, as part of efforts to dispel myths about breast cancer and promote awareness around the critical importance of early detection and treatment. The ‘Walk for the Cure’ has...
FirstBank Ghana is celebrating Pink October month drawing attention to Breast Cancer and the challenges it poses to society at an event which hosted key stakeholders including the medical community. October is recognised worldwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness and promote education on breast cancer....