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  The Facility Manager of the Holy Spirit Catholic Polyclinic in Kwasi Fante, Mr. Raymond Ayeh, has issued a heartfelt appeal for additional delivery beds to improve maternal healthcare in the Kwahu Afram Plains South District of the Eastern Region. The polyclinic, which serves Kwasi Fante and neighboring communities, currently operates with only one delivery bed, creating a serious challenge in meeting the growing needs of expectant mothers. Mr. Ayeh made the appeal after the facility received a donation of roofing sheets, plastic chairs, and streetlights from the District Chief Executive (DCE), Moses Tangmee, and the Member of Parliament for the area, Joseph Appiah Boateng. The donation, aimed at supporting the construction of the facility's new theater, was warmly welcomed. While expressing gratitude for the gesture, Mr. Ayeh stressed that the clinic’s most urgent need remains the provision of delivery beds and incubators. These resources, he said, are critical for ensuring the ...

In a bid to enhance tax compliance within Ghana’s informal sector, civic tech organization BudgIT Ghana, in partnership with the Society for Women in Taxation (SWIT), has officially launched the final report of its research project titled "Ghana’s Untapped Economy: Analysis of Tax Compliance Behaviour of Informal Sector Workers in the Greater Accra Region." The event, which brought together leaders, policymakers, civil society actors, and informal sector representatives, aimed to reflect on the findings of the report and discuss practical steps toward building an inclusive, transparent, and equitable tax framework for Ghana’s informal economy. During the launch, Miss Jennifer Moffatt, Country Manager for BudgIT Ghana, highlighted the pressing challenges facing informal sector workers when it comes to taxation. She stressed that these challenges negatively impact national development and called for sustained tax education efforts. She further recommended strategies to educate,...