Accra, Ghana– The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometre road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025.
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Sustaining Efforts to End mpox Outbreaks in Africa
BRAZZAVILLE, Congo (Republic)/ — One year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), African countries have scaled up response measures and made progress to curb the spread of the virus.
Ghana: Raymond Atuguba Appointed GLC’s Ag. Director of Legal Education
Accra, Ghana//-Former Dean of the University of Ghana School of Law, Prof Raymond Atuguba, has been appointed Acting Director of Legal Education at the General Legal Council.
Ghana: Nalerigu Health Workers Treat Patients in Cramped Ward After ¢4.5m Covid Centre Stalls
Health authorities at Nalerigu’s Baptist Medical Centre are compelled to treat patients with various infectious diseases in a single makeshift ward because the contractor who was paid ¢4.5 million for the COVID-19 centre abandoned the site.
Ghana Confirms 18 Additional Mpox Cases, Bringing total to 346
The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the confirmation of 18 fresh cases of Mpox, pushing the cumulative number of infections nationwide to 346.
Improving Access to Maternal Health Care in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso, August 9, 2025/ — “During my first pregnancy three years ago, I had to travel 45 km just to get an ultrasound. I had to pay for transport, wait for an appointment and sometimes even go to a private clinic and pay 10,000 CFA francs.
Report Reveals the Cost of Homes in Monthly Wages Around the World in 2025
As mortgage interest rates have soared over the past few years and real estate prices have outpaced wage growth, housing affordability has become a global pressure point for millions of home buyers. In light of this, I am reaching out with a new report, comparing the real interest rates of mortgages and home affordability across 67 […]
Ethiopia’s Integrated Measles Campaign Reaches 18.5 Million Under-Five Children
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia// — Ethiopia has successfully concluded its 2025 nationwide integrated measles campaign, reaching 18,570,244 children—99% of the targeted population.
South African Grocery Retailer Shoprite Plans to Exit Ghana
South Africa’s biggest grocery retailer, Shoprite Holdings (SHPJ.J), has announced that it is selling its operations in Ghana and Malawi, marking another step towards the consolidation of its activities across Africa to focus more on its home market, Reuters has reported.
Cameroon Takes Bold Steps to Revitalise Emergency Medical Services
Cameroon// — Cameroon is embarking on a transformative journey to revamp its emergency medical services (EMS) system, marking a significant milestone in public health.