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‘Maternal Mortality Likely to Rise’-Dr. James Duah

‘Maternal Mortality Likely to Rise’-Dr. James Duah

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social
The Deputy Executive Director for Christians Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), Dr. James Duah has expressed worry about the rapid state at which nurses and midwives are departing the country in search for a better working condition, stating that if it continues, may inadvertently complicate maternal mortality. Addressing a gathering at the official launch of the International Day of the Midwives in Koforidua of the Eastern region, on the theme, ‘’Midwives, a Vital Climate Solution’', Dr. Duah disclosed that last year, some two thousand, six hundred and thirty (2,630) nurses and midwives left the shores of the country. He explained that one of the health institutions in Ghana which in two (2) years had not recorded maternal mortality case, ended up recording three (3) cases last y...
Ghana Meteo sends weather warning

Ghana Meteo sends weather warning

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has issued weather warnings amid the heavy rainfall that struck the southern part of the country. It indicated that, the rain in Ghana is a result of a rainstorm observed over southern Togo. It is expected to drift westward to affect areas within southern Ghana with thunderstorms or rain of varying intensities, as well as induce cloudiness. Moderate to strong winds are likely to accompany the rainstorm over some areas. In the morning of Monday, May 6, between the hours of 7 and 11, areas including Aflao, Keta, Dzodze, Anloga, Ho, Ada foah, Accra, Kasoa, Dodowa, Madina, Nsawam, Koforidua, Akim Oda, and its surroundings are expected to observe precautionary measures due to heavy rainfall. However, Cape Coast, Tarkwa, Axim, Takoradi, ...
Monday’s downpour collapses billboards in Accra [Photos]

Monday’s downpour collapses billboards in Accra [Photos]

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
A downpour in parts of Accra on Monday morning, May 6, left in its wake the usual flooding on some streets in the capital. The rain, accompanied by strong winds, brought down two billboards on the Korle Bu road. One of the billboards mounted at the Korle Bu Traffic Light intersection fell on the part of the road from the Bukom Boxing Arena towards the Lavender Hill at Korle Bu. Another billboard also fell on the same stretch. At the time of filling this report, Police officers from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department were at the scene to clear the road to aid the movement of vehicles. There was however, no casualty recorded. Motorists and pedestrians have often expressed concern about the state of some billboards in the city, as such incidents are often...
HEAVY RAINS CAUSE ACCIDENTS IN ACCRA, MOTORIST IN CRITICAL CONDITION

HEAVY RAINS CAUSE ACCIDENTS IN ACCRA, MOTORIST IN CRITICAL CONDITION

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
Story by Grace Buckman : 1 min read In an odd news, heavy downpour that ensued earlier today in some parts of Accra has resulted in accidents near the Airport area. Falling trees crashed several vehicles, including a motor rider who is in critical condition at the Korlebu Teaching Hospital. The unusual cause of these series of accidents were falling trees around the airport area as a result of the heavy downpours in the early hours of Monday, May 6, 2024. Near the Italian Embassy, where the incident happened, several vehicles have been crashed in traffic. This includes a motor rider who currently is in critical condition and receiving care at the Korlebu Teaching hospital, an SUV driver who emerged unscathed and several other casualties. The Ghana National Fire Service were a...
OBUASI AREA CHIEFTAINCY MINISTRY ENDS THREE DAYS CRUSADE

OBUASI AREA CHIEFTAINCY MINISTRY ENDS THREE DAYS CRUSADE

Africa News, Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social, Pent TV, Pentecost News
The Chieftaincy Ministry of the Church of Pentecost has wrapped up on its three-day crusade at Adansi Dompoase in the Adansi North district of the Ashanti region, with more than fifty (50) souls won to the glory of God. For two years on a roll, the Chieftaincy Ministry Obuasi Area, made a significant impact in transforming many lives through out-door Crusades and ministries to palaces. Since the creation of the Ministry in 2021, there have been several activities that has proven that the Chieftaincy Ministry has helped to transform many spheres, including royals and palaces. Making reference to Zacchaeus from Luke 19:1-10, Nana Kwasi Amoah I established the fact that the saving grace of Jesus Christ does not discriminate as it saves all manner of persons, stating that gone were t...
Sub-Saharan Africa: Ghana ranked 4th most stressful country for workers

Sub-Saharan Africa: Ghana ranked 4th most stressful country for workers

Africa News, Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
Ghana has been identified as the 4th most stressful country for workers in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the 2023 Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report. According to the survey by Gallup, Ghanaian workers experience stress on a daily basis. Chad tops the list with workers experiencing the most stress daily. It is followed by Uganda in second place, Tanzania in third, Sierra Leone in fifth, Senegal in sixth, Nigeria in seventh, Guinea in eighth, Togo in ninth, and Cameroon in tenth. In Sub-Saharan Africa, 46% of workers experience daily stress. Among female workers, 48% are stressed daily, while 45% of male workers also experience daily stress. Gallup notes that despite the world having recovered from the worst of the pandemic, employee stress remains at a record-...
Dumsor: Lack of sleep affecting workplace productivity

Dumsor: Lack of sleep affecting workplace productivity

Ghana News, Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social
Workplace productivity in Ghana is currently declining due to persistent power outages known as 'dumsor'. Regular household activities and national productivity are among the concrete effects of this ongoing battle with power outages. A lack of dependable electricity clouds everyday life for millions of Ghanaians, whether they live in crowded cities or isolated rural communities. Due to its underlying supply chain problems and infrastructure constraints, this ongoing problem affects both households and businesses, affecting everything from basic amenities to economic stability. Some angry Ghanaians claim that due to the power outages, it gets so hot that they cannot sleep at night. Having not slept the previous night, they arrive at the office and take a nap during business hou...
174 countries to gather in Ottawa for pivotal talks on plastic pollution

174 countries to gather in Ottawa for pivotal talks on plastic pollution

Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle & Social, World News
Representatives from 174 countries are expected to convene in Ottawa in Canada, for the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) on plastic pollution. Scheduled from April 23 to 29, the meeting marks a significant step in the negotiation process, with only one more session expected to follow before finalizing negotiations later this year. Executive Secretary of the INC, Jyoti Mathur-Filipp, emphasized that both humanity and the environment are experiencing significant challenges due to plastic pollution, highlighting the critical importance of the negotiating session. “It is an opportunity to make significant progress for a robust agreement that would allow future generations to live in a world free of plastic pollution,” Jyoti said.  The negot...
Ghana rated 120th happiest place in the world, 60+ persons least happiest – 2024 World Happiness Report

Ghana rated 120th happiest place in the world, 60+ persons least happiest – 2024 World Happiness Report

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
Ghana has been ranked as the 120th happiest place to live in the world out of a list of one hundred and forty-three countries. In data published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, UK in partnership with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, the document released a combination of the global outlook and country-specific rankings on national happiness of the population as a whole by measuring the average life evaluations over the three preceding years, 2021-2023. The report notes that Since 2006-10 there has been a large increase in the inequality of happiness in every region of the world except Europe. And it has increased especially for the old. The biggest increase is in Sub-Saharan Africa when Ghana was scored 120 out of 142 countries on the...
Anti-gay bill: IMF calls for an inclusive society in Ghana

Anti-gay bill: IMF calls for an inclusive society in Ghana

Ghana News, Lifestyle & Social
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has emphasized the importance of inclusivity in the wake of Ghana’s Parliament passing the anti-gay bill. In an interview on Citi TV’s The Point of View with Bernard Avle, Georgieva highlighted the necessity for every Ghanaian to fully participate in national development. “I understand that people in Ghana have taken the bill to the court. All I can say is that a more inclusive society, is a more successful society. You want Ghana to flourish, make it so that everybody can contribute to the fullest of this country.” On February 28, 2024, Parliament approved the bill that criminalizes LGBTQ+ activities, as well as their promotion, advocacy, and funding. Those found guilty could face a...
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