UNICEF Supports COVID-19 Fight
Ms Anne Claire Dufay (2nd left) presenting the items to Dr Patrick Kuma-Aboagye (middle). Those in the picture include Dr Ebenezer Badu Sarkodie (left), Director, Public Health of the GHS. Picture: GABRIEL AHIABOR
The Office of the United Nations Children’s ... Read More
Israeli Envoy Lauds President Akufo-Addo
Shani Cooper - Israeli Ambassador to Ghana,
The Israeli Ambassador to Ghana, Mrs Shani Cooper, has commended President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and his government for the manner in which they are handling the deadly coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
She said the ... Read More
Prepare For Post COVID-19 Challenges – European Union
Mrs Diana Acconcia, Head of the EU Delegation
Ghana has been urged to prepare for post-COVID-19 challenges that may occur after the pandemic in order not to be overtaken by events.
The Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Ghana, ... Read More
Africa HIV Deaths ‘Could Rise By 500,000’ Amid P...
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus - Director General of WHO
More than half a million people in sub-Saharan Africa could die between now and next year from Aids-related illnesses amid the Covid-19 pandemic – unless governments move to address the issue.
A ... Read More
Coronavirus: Obama Calls US Response ‘Chaotic Disaster...
Barack Obama was president of the US from 2009 to 2017
Former US President Barack Obama has strongly criticised his successor Donald Trump over his response to the coronavirus crisis.
In a private conference call, he called the US handling of ... Read More
United Nations Desperate For More Aid In covid-19 Fight
The United Nations announced Thursday it is increasing its appeal to fight the coronavirus pandemic in fragile and vulnerable countries from $2 billion to $6.7 billion.
U.N. humanitarian chief Mark Lowcock reiterated that the peak of the pandemic is not expected ... Read More
COVID-19: Africa Facing A Triple Jeopardy – Kufuor
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has stated that Africa can only avoid a total collapse of its economies from the COVID-19 pandemic if intensive social distancing measures are practised.
He added that Africa will only achieve ... Read More
France Launches €1.2 Billion COVID-19 Joint Initiative To ...
The French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) is implementing a programme in Ghana, in partnership with the West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious and Non-Communicable Diseases (WACCBIP) and the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research (NMIMR) ... Read More
UNESCO Hosts World Press Freedom Day celebration
Madam Audrey Azoula
UNESCO and its Director-General, Madam Audrey Azoulay has hosted an online discussion on the importance of free media in providing the public with reliable independent information, vital in times of crisis.
The discussion was part of activities outlined ... Read More
Africa Energy Forum Relocates To Amsterdam From 20-22 Octobe...
This year’s Africa Energy Forum (aef) has been rescheduled to take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands from 20-22 October 2020. Previously due to take place in July, the move comes in the interests of all attendees’ safety after monitoring the ... Read More