Health

Sleeping difficulties:This is What happens to you when you don’t sleep at night- Research

480  Sleep deprivation affects far more than just energy levels. When the body misses its nightly restoration period, a cascade of changes begins, impacting everything from cognitive function to cardiovascular health. Understanding these effects helps explain why quality sleep remains essential for overall wellbeing. 1. The fog descends Mental clarity disappears quickly without proper rest. […]

Politics

Election 2024: EC begins nationwide ballot distribution

218  The Electoral Commission (EC) will begin transporting ballot papers nationwide today, Thursday, November 14, in preparation for the December 7 elections. In a letter dated November 13, the EC informed the General Secretaries of political parties about the distribution schedule. The first phase will start with the Greater Accra Region today, followed by Central, […]

Business

150 SMES benefit from MTN enterprise support program

357  The MTN Ghana Foundation is excited to announce the successful onboarding of 150 beneficiaries for the second edition of its MTN Enterprise Support Program. These beneficiaries were selected through a rigorous process that included pitch competitions and interviews conducted in Central, Eastern, Volta, and Greater Accra regions of Ghana. The MTN Foundation’s Enterprise Support […]

Lifestyle

Woman steals husband’s $8000 for buttocks enlargement

482  Content creator Eunice Akoto Attakora-Manu has shared on her Asetena Pa show a dramatic story of marital strain that’s sparked plenty of online conversation. The case involved an unnamed woman who, feeling insecure about her marriage, made a controversial choice that would have life-altering consequences for her relationship. According to Akoto Mansa, the woman […]

Health

Nursing and Midwife trainees threaten to vote against NPP over unpaid allowances

164  Members of the Union of Trainee Nurses and Midwives, Ghana (UTNMG) have threatened to vote against the governing New Patriotic Party in the upcoming polls for neglecting them. According to the Union, the government under the guidance of President Akufo-Addo has refused to pay them allowances for 19 months, pushing them into hardship, hence […]

Health

GHS recommends reinstating COVID-19 hygiene protocols to control cholera spread

225  Ghana is currently facing a cholera outbreak, prompting serious concern among health officials and communities nationwide. To date, 16 fatalities have been reported, with 116 confirmed cases across four regions: Greater Accra, Eastern, Central, and Western. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is advising the public to re-adopt COVID-19 hygiene protocols to help contain the […]

Business

AOW Launches in Accra 2025, Marking a Historic Move from Cape Town After 30 Years

88  Together with the Government of Ghana, Africa Oil Week (“AOW”) and the Africa Prosperity Network are thrilled to announce that the 2025 event will be held in Accra from September 15th to 18th at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel. This momentous relocation from South Africa to Ghana highlights Ghana’s central role in the global energy […]

Politics

Election 2024: We’ll recruit health volunteers for early disease detection – Mahama

255  National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer John Dramani Mahama has pledged to recruit community health volunteers nationwide to conduct house-to-house visits and monitor residents’ health. Mahama explained that this initiative aims to identify and address minor health issues early, preventing them from escalating into serious conditions. He emphasized that this plan is part of his […]