Accra, Ghana//-The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the Volta Region has destroyed confiscated counterfeit pharmaceutical products worth GH₵42 million.
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How to Spur Economic Growth in Africa’s Fragile and Conflict-Affected States
More than half of sub-Saharan Africa’s population lives in fragile and conflict-affected states (FCS)—economies that face profound challenges such as stagnant economic growth, weak institutions, inadequate public services, extreme poverty, war, and forced internal displacement.
Emergency Services Paralyzed as Nurses’ Strike Grips Ghana’s Public Hospitals
The nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has disrupted emergency services at major government hospitals, leaving patients stranded and severely impacting healthcare delivery.
Ocean Economy Faces Pressure, Fragmentation-UNCTAD Report
Geneva, Switzerland//- – The latest Global Trade Update from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) examines the ocean economy – a vital driver of global trade now under growing pressure from environmental and geopolitical shocks.
Future Hospitality Summit Africa To Reinforcing Cape Town’s Status as Africa’s Premier Tourism Destination
Cape Town’s hospitality and real estate industries are experiencing remarkable growth, reinforcing the city’s current status as Africa’s premier tourism and investment destination.
From Accra to New York – The Inspiring Journey of Dr Eric Teye Otumi
As a young boy in Accra, Ghana, Eric Teye Otumi was captivated by the complexities of the human brain. This passion for neuroscience set the stage for a journey that would take him across continents and into the medical field.
Goldbod Rakes in $1.17 Billion After First Full Month—Minister
Accra, Ghana// — Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has disclosed that Ghana earned over $1.1 billion in foreign exchange during the first full month of operations under the Goldbod gold purchase programme.
Ghana’s Digital Future: Hope for Africa’s Digital Identity & Sovereignty
Ghana stands at a defining moment in its national journey—one shaped not by gold or cocoa, but by innovation, creativity, enterprise, and connection.
Botswana Renews Commitment to Ending Preventable Maternal Deaths
Gaborone, Botswana/ — As countries around the world observed World Health Day on April 7, 2025, Botswana used the moment to reflect on its maternal health journey and renew its commitment to ending preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
Bleached Babies: The Toxic Beauty Obsession Endangering Ghana’s Children
A joint investigation by JoyNews and Nigeria Health Watch has uncovered a disturbing public health crisis: parents in Ghana are bleaching the skin of their babies and children as young as three using toxic, banned substances.