Kidney patients who visited the Renal Unit at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital in the Central region have expressed frustration following the unit’s closure. The closure, which occurred unexpectedly this week, has left many patients uncertain about their ongoing treatment. Hospital officials cited routine maintenance as the reason for the closure. Patients who spoke to JoyNews on June 13 expressed deep distress …

The Constitution Review Consultative Committee (CRCC) has recommended that the President pay tax on his salary and emoluments. Such a move, the Committee said, would serve as an example to the rest of the citizenry. “This will also reflect the principle of equity before the law and accord with the rule of law,” the report said. The report was presented …

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has launched the Democracy Cup in commemoration of its 30th anniversary. The Democracy Cup will witness a competition between Asante Kotoko and Accra Hearts of Oak on July 5, 2024, at the Accra Sports Stadium. The winner of the maiden tournament will earn the chance to play against the United States-based club, DC United, …

A former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta has advised West African economies to abandon their quest to introduce the Single Currency, the ECO for the region. ECOWAS was forced in 2021 to push back the introduction of the currency to 2027 due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The currency was proposed to boost economic development in the West African region …

Management of Sri Ghana Oil Extraction Company limited is worried about the insentience attacks and killing of their workers by some members of the Adeiso community in the Eastern Region. According to the Operation manager for Sri Ghana Oil Extraction Company limited, Mr Ramprakash, 3 people working for their company have been attacked and killed while two of their heavy-duty …

The incident of an old woman abandoned by the roadside near a bush at Gomoa Ojobi, leading to her death a week later, has sparked a crunch meeting at the Winneba Trauma and Specialist Hospital in the Central Region of Ghana. It has also led to a public discussion, with many asking for the full facts of the incident. The …

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has assured that the backlog of medical supplies held at the ports will be cleared within the next two weeks. This assurance follows plans by health-centric Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to demonstrate for the release of critical Global Fund medicines for diseases such as malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV. These supplies have been detained at the …

The leadership of the Concerned Drivers Association has endorsed several key policies proposed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. These policies include offering high-purchase vehicles for commercial drivers, establishing pension schemes, constructing ultramodern bus terminals across the country, and introducing a Drivers’ Day policy. The Association’s National Secretary, Amenu Yusuf in an interview said the high-purchase …

The body of a headless woman believed to be in her 20s has been discovered at Tema Community 25. The deceased was found in the early hours of Thursday in a bush near the Tigo Estate. Adom News’ reported that her legs and hands were also missing. The body was wrapped in a black polythene and concealed in a bag. Residents thrown …

The main suspect involved in the killing of a military officer at Kasoa has been charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder. The suspect, Ben Lord, who claims to be a chief, was arrested after allegedly shooting the military officer, resulting in his immediate death at the Millennium City Police Station. Ben Lord was initially arraigned on May 3 …