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The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has lauded Zipline Ghana for its decision to extend its vaccine access program from 2024 to 2026, further bridging gaps in vaccine delivery to underserved and hard-to-reach areas in the country. At the launch of the initiative, "Expanding Vaccine Access in Ghana 2024–2026," held at the Zipline Distribution Center in Omenako, Eastern Region, the Director of Public Health, Frank Asiedu Bekoe, commended Zipline's transformative role in addressing healthcare accessibility challenges over the past five years. Speaking on behalf of the GHS Director-General, Dr. Patrick Kuma-Aboagye, Mr. Bekoe highlighted Zipline's significant contributions to emergency vaccine delivery, especially in remote areas. "For the past five years, Zipline's vaccine drone intervention has effectively addressed access issues in hard-to-reach areas during emergencies," Bekoe remarked. He added that the partnership with Zipline has enabled the GHS to achieve...

  Honourable Yaw Osafo-Maafo, Former Minister of Finance and Economic Planning and Former Minister of Education, has expressed strong support for the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) Presidential Candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and the Fanteakwa South Parliamentary Candidate, Hon. Duke Ofori-Atta. During his visit to Abompe and Samang in the Fanteakwa South Constituency, Hon. Osafo-Maafo emphasized the importance of voting for these two candidates in the upcoming elections. Speaking at engagements with traditional leaders and party faithful, Hon. Osafo-Maafo stated, "I have come to Fanteakwa South because of two people—Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Hon. Duke Ofori-Atta. It is crucial for the people here to vote massively for them." He stressed the significance of the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, a flagship initiative of the NPP government, and warned against the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) potentially reversing it. "If Ghanaians want the Free SHS ...

  Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the NDC parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central, has outlined her ambitious plans to transform the constituency into a hub of progress and opportunity. In a series of statements, she shared her vision for improving education, empowering the youth, protecting the environment, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. Joana Gyan Cudjoe revealed her intention to establish a university in Amenfi Central. She emphasized that the institution would be equipped with diverse facilities to make tertiary education accessible to the people of the constituency, reducing the burden of traveling long distances for higher education. Recognizing the impact of mining on the community and the environment, Joana promised to empower the youth with training in sustainable mining practices. This initiative aims to safeguard the environment, promote ecological balance, and ensure that mining activities benefit future generations. In her bid to cater to all age groups, Joa...

In a historic ceremony filled with vibrant cultural expression, Osabarima Adu Asare Bosompem III, the Chief of Akyem Maase in the Akyem Abuakwa Traditional Area of Ghana's Eastern Region, bolstered his leadership structure by enstooling four subchiefs and sub-queens. The event, held on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Akyem Maase Palace, was aimed at strengthening local governance and fostering socio-economic development in the community. Addressing the newly enstooled leaders, Osabarima Adu Asare Bosompem III emphasized the critical role they would play in driving development, unity, and discipline. He charged them to lead with humility and dedication, inspiring the community to embrace peace and collaboration. “Leadership requires self-discipline and service,” he remarked. “I urge you to work diligently for the progress of our community, fostering harmony and unity among our people.” The ceremony was a spectacle of Ghanaian tradition, marked by drumming, dancing, and the chant...

Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta and Senior Minister Yaw Osafo-Maafo have called on Ghanaian youth to actively shape their future by voting massively for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and its parliamentary candidates in the upcoming December elections. They emphasized that the decisions made during this election will significantly impact the future of the youth and generations to come. Speaking at a *Youth Mentorship Program* in the Fanteakwa South constituency of the Eastern Region, both leaders endorsed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential candidacy and the parliamentary aspirations of Mr. Duke Ofori-Atta. Yaw Osafo-Maafo highlighted the NPP’s proven track record in delivering progress and prosperity, urging the youth to consider this election as a pivotal moment for Ghana’s development. He expressed confidence in the party's ability to implement policies that offer hope and opportunities for the younger generation. "This election is critical. The NPP has consistently d...

  The Anyinam Police Command, responsible for the Atiwa East and Fanteakwa South districts, has engaged political party representatives and journalists in a stakeholders’ meeting to ensure a violence-free general election in December 2024. The meeting aimed to address the spread of false information, hate speech, and divisive narratives that could threaten peace and social cohesion during the electoral process. Speaking at the event, DSP Mahama Idrisu, the Anyinam Police Commander, emphasized the critical role journalists play in maintaining peace. He urged them to adopt a culture of verification and fact-checking before publishing news to avoid spreading misinformation or inciting unrest. He stressed the importance of accuracy in reporting, advising journalists to liaise with the police for credible information to prevent conflicts. DSP Idrisu also assured the public of the police’s commitment to maintaining law and order throughout the election period. He cautioned political p...

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to host a grand Victory Walk and Campaign Launch in Wassa Agona Amenfi on Monday, November 27, 2024. The highly anticipated event will feature the NDC Presidential Candidate, His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, who will lead party faithful and supporters in a series of activities aimed at energizing the party base ahead of the December elections. The program begins with a Victory Walk from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM, starting at Wassa Agona Amenfi and expected to draw hundreds of supporters dressed in party colors. The day’s highlight will be the official Campaign Launch at 1:00 PM at the Methodist School Park, where John Dramani Mahama will address the gathering and outline his vision for Ghana under the theme "Building the Ghana We Want Together."   The event will also feature Joana Gyan Cudjoe, the NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Amenfi Central, who will rally the electorate to vote for positive change by supporting the NDC in both the...