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A number of very important guidelines have been issued worldwide to address the COVID-19 pandemic, namely:
frequently wash hands under running water with soap for at least twenty seconds
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Professor Fred McBagonluri, the President of Academic City University College working with 13 others, have developed a baseline prototype of a mechanical ventilator to support the national and global efforts towards eradicating COVID-19 pa…
The Ghana Chamber of Mines on Thursday, made a donation of GHS11.5 million to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and its allied institutions, to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Out of the total amount given, GHS 3.3 million w…
The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, has expanded its outreach to feed more needy and vulnerable people within the restricted areas – Accra, Kumasi, Tema, and Kasoa.
The Mi…
Keda Ghana Ceramics Company Limited, producers of Twyford Ceramic Tiles in the Shama District has donated some sanitary items worth hundreds of cedis to some selected organisations to fight spread of the COVID-19.
The items include some…
The Honorary Consular Corps of Ghana on Thursday presented safety equipment to the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) and the Ghana Police Service (GPS) to assist them in their line of duty against the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The it…
A Clergyman has entreated Ghanaians to abide by the directives put in place by the government to manage and control the spread COVID – 19.
Apostle-General Emmanuel Astiko, Founder and Leader and the General Overseer of the Power Mission…
Cocoa is thought to have first been used by the Maya civilization of Central America.
It was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquerors in the 16th century and quickly became popular as a health-promoting medicine.
Cocoa powder is ma…
Asking all patients about their recent travel history could help slow the spread of COVID-19, say infectious disease experts.
The main symptomsTrusted Source of COVID-19 (fever, cough, and shortness of breath) and other emerging infec…
Wearing a face mask often helps people feel protected and reassured. But can a surgical face mask keep you from being exposed to or transmitting certain infectious diseases?
And, if face masks do shield you from infectious diseases, s…
The Western Region has recorded its first case of COVID-19 pandemic involving a Chinese National.
The Chinese, who arrived in Ghana on Saturday 21 March, 2020 and was in self-isolation for the mandatory period of 14 days did not show an…
Scientists at the University of Ghana have successfully sequenced genomes of SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the global COVID-19 pandemic,
obtaining important information about the genetic composition of viral strains in 15 of the c…
Nordson EFD Helps Medical Manufacturers Meet Growing Demand for COVID-19 Treatment and Diagnostic Devices
From ventilator sub-assemblies to diagnostic test kits, Nordson EFD is putting medical manufacturers’ needs first with rapid respo…
The 72-hour #AFRICAVSVIRUS Challenge is a global ideathon to help individuals, entrepreneurs, innovators and creatives to develop solutions to the most pressing social, economic and health challenges imposed on the African continent by the…
Crisis Management Company, LCB Worldwide Ghana Limited has in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), begun the disinfection of hotels in Accra used as holding centers or quarantine centers for travelers who arrived in the country…
Scientists at the University of Ghana have obtained critical data about the genetic composition of the COVID-19 strains in Ghana.
The data was obtained from viral strains in 15 of the confirmed cases in the country and would help scie…
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has extended the ban on public gatherings by two more weeks.
The President on Sunday, March 15, 2020 declared a ban on all public gatherings including conferences, workshops, funerals, festivals, po…
Over the past thirteen (13) days (since the introduction of the enhanced surveillance), a number of measures have been introduced to control and prevent further spread of COVID-19 in Ghana. Among these include restrictive movement in the h…
Mr Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzra, National Democratic Congress (NDC) Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ho West Constituency, has called on the people in the Volta Region to continue to adhere to the protocols that will prevent them from contractin…
The Forestry Commission (FC) has presented a cheque for GHC200,000 to the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana's second largest referral facility to aid the fight against the flu-like coronavirus pandemic.
Added to the amount, were 20 …
The Association of Transparent and Accountable Governance (ATAG) has called on government to immediately roll out mass Cerebrospinal Meningitis (CSM) vaccination in the Upper West Region to prevent deaths in the area.
The Association in…
Mrs Justina Ayorobila Gockah, Head of the Out-Patient Department (OPD) of the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga has called on nurses in the facility to be vigilant in identifying suspected cases of COVID-19.
She said many peopl…
Christians around the world are experimenting with new ways to spend Easter, as many countries remain under lockdown to limit the spread of coronavirus.
Many congregations have been attending remote services online, while their clergy p…
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) on Thursday said over GHC207.5million has been paid to credentialed service providers.
A statement copied to the Ghana News Agency said Public health facilities received GHC106.4 million, r…
Dr Akoto-Ampaw, has urged the media to demystify the myth that blacks are immune to the coronavirus.
He said there was no scientific proof to that effect and so the media should champion that education to create awareness for people to …
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in the Agricultural Sector and Farmer Groups have called on government to consider the food sector as a critical infrastructure alongside other important sectors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Apostle Dr. Ernest N. Adulai, Senior Pastor of the Revival Assemblies of God Church in Hohoe has called on government to support media practitioners in the fight against COVID 19.
"It is rather unfortunate that with all that is happenin…
As part of efforts to mitigate the socio-economic discomfort associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, The Rebecca Foundation, has donated assorted items to the SOS Village Ghana.
Among the items were boxes of cocoa drink, bags of maize, …
The Anglican Diocesan Development and Relief Organization (ADDRO) in collaboration with Ghana Health Service (GHS) has trained some community members in the Nabdam District, Upper East Region, to manufacture and use tippy taps for handwash…
The common cold is the most frequent infectious disease in humans, and the average person gets one several times per year.
Interestingly, vitamin C has often been claimed to be an effective treatment.
Does Vitamin C Have Any E…
Dr Da Costa Aboagye, the Chairman of the Risk Communication and Social Mobilisation Committee for COVID-19, has admonished Ghanaians not to consider the directives of staying at home and observing social distancing as a punishment.
He s…
The Most Reverend John Bonaventure Kwofie, the Catholic Metropolitan Archbishop of Accra, says the COVID-19 pandemic, although it has been detrimental to the world since its outbreak, has, however, helped to reduce immorality.
The immor…
Over the past twelve (12) days (since the introduction of the enhanced surveillance), a number of measures have been introduced to control and prevent further spread of COVID-19 in Ghana. Among these include restrictive movement in the hot…
Former Presideny Mr John Mahama has donated a set of personal protective equipment (PPE) to the Tamale Teaching Hospital (TTH) to support the medical staff of the facility in the fight against COVID-19 in the country.
They included 100 …
Some parts of the Central Region including Assin Central and Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem Municipalities have been hit with acute water shortage, compelling residents to resort to wells and polluted rivers as their water sources.
In the …
Cosmo Seafoods company Limited, a Korean company based in Tema, has responded to President Akufo-Addo's rallying call for all and sundry to contribute to the national mobilisation against the deadly Coronavirus, donating protein products t…
The Public Health Emergency Response Team (PHERM) of the New Juaben South Municipal Assembly (NJSMA) has suspended non-food sellers in the three major markets in Koforidua for two weeks for non-adherence to the social distancing protocols.…
Nii Adjei Tawiah, Korle Klottey Municipal Chief Executive, together with other officials from the Assembly have embarked on a demarcation exercise at the Adabraka market to ensure that traders adhere to social distancing.
The market seg…
Mr Seth Adjei, Health Promotion Officer with the Ghana Health Services has called on Journalists to report responsibly on the COVID-19 Pandemic by avoiding fear and panic among the populace.
He said journalists should rather intensify p…
Superintendent of Police, Mr Anthony Danso, Ho Municipal Police Commander has warned faith-based organisations, individuals and groups, that it would not spare anyone who attempts to flout the Imposition of Restriction ACT 1012 of 2020.
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Forget kombucha and trendy vitamin supplements – they are nothing more than magic potions for the modern age.
“Spanish Influenza – what it is and how it should be treated,” read the reassuringly factual headline to an advert for…
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has urged African countries to get ready for a radical change in global economic outlook after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Writing on his twitter page, Dr. Bawumia predicted that the impact of the Coronavi…
Former President Jerry Rawlings is urging all to endure the challenges imposed by Covid-19, adhere to lockdown and hygience protocols so we can rid the society of the pandemic.
Here is Rawlings message at Easter.
As we enter into the…
President Nana Akufo-Addo has announced a one week extension of the restrictions imposed on the movement of persons within the Greater Accra and Kasoa as well as Kumasi and its environs in the bid to further curtail the spread of the coron…
Coronavirus lockdowns across the globe should not be completely lifted until a vaccine for the disease is found, according to a study based on China's outbreak published in medical journal The Lancet.
China's draconian restrictions …
Great apes have been put on lockdown against the threat of coronavirus.
Gorilla tourism in Africa has been suspended, while sanctuaries for other apes, such as orangutans, have closed to the public.
It's not known if great apes can c…
The Central Regional Health Directorate has identified 13 persons who came into contact with the 52-year old man who tested positive for the Coronavirus in the Central Region.
According to the Central Regional Health Director, Dr Akos…
The Minister of Finance, Mr Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced the transfer of the cedi equivalent of $219 million into the Contingency Fund to finance social interventions to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Coronavirus …
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn in an eight-member COVID-19 National Trust Fund and charged them to bring their experience and expertise to bear on their work.
He said they had been chosen to be in the front line of mo…
Last week, the Chinese city of Shenzhen became the first to ban the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat.
And now China may reclassify dogs as pets rather than livestock, after the virus outbreak - which began in a market selling li…
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