Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang is incorruptible- John Mahama
The Flag Bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has described his running mate, Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, as an incorruptible personality whose track record of achievements is critical in putting the country back on track. “Prof. Naana Jane is a leader who possesses high moral values. She is incorruptible, and all through […]
Delay in ratifying lithium and bauxite agreement and concerns of chiefs and people
By: Kingsley Nana Buadu Two paramount Chiefs in the Central Region where Lithium deposit is found in larger quantities have expressed worry over what they described as the delay in the approval of the lithium and bauxite mining agreement in parliament. According to them, the found mineral in the area is a major breakthrough for […]
Central Region records almost 10 years decline in teenage pregnancies
Central Region has recorded a decade of steady decline in teenage pregnancies from 13,355 in 2014 to 8,539 in 2023. Representing a 64 per cent decline, the feat is attributed to the tremendous work by UNFPA Sub-Implementing Partners on adolescent reproductive rights, and sexual and gender-based violence. Key among the partners are Ghana Health Service, […]
Ghana Water reduces water production in Central Region following illegal mining activities
By Kingsley Nana Buadu The Management of Ghana Water Company in the Central Region says it has been compelled by illegal mining activities upstream of the Pra River to cut down production of water at its Sekyere Hemang Treatment Plant by 30 per cent. According to the company, the heavy siltation at the intake arriving […]
Stem-Novation Centre in Central Region to be named after King of Ancient Mali Empire, Mansa Musa
By Kingsley Nana Buadu The Former Vice President of the National House of Chiefs, Daasebre Kwebu-Ewusi, has cut the sod for the construction of an Ultra-Modern STEM-Novation Centre for students in the Central Region at Abeadze Dominase. The facility will be named after the legendary King of the Ancient Malian Empire, King Mansa Musa. The […]
Central Region will become West Africa’s financial services centre under my presidency – Alan Kyerematen
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The leader and founder of the Movement for Change, Mr. Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, has pledged to make the Central Region West Africa’s financial services centre if he becomes president. According to him, the central region has much greater potential that can be harnessed, and therefore pledged to make the region the […]
Central Region accelerates action to improve maternal and newborn survival
The Central Regional Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has launched a strategic move towards an Accelerated Action to Improve Maternal and Newborn Survival (AAIMNS) health outcomes. The AAIMNS project seeks to advance in full range, maternal and newborn health service indicators in reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, Adolescent Health, and Nutrition (ReMNCAHN) services. To […]
Central Region records 664 fire cases in 2023, no fatalities
The Central Region recorded 664 fire incidents in 2023 as against 570 in 2022, the regional office of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has said. This means that the region experienced 94 more fire cases than it did in 2022, representing an increase of 16.5 per cent. However, none of the incidents was fatal […]
C/R: Adolescents petition Minister to halt Early Child Marriage and Teenage pregnancies
By Kingsley Nana Boadu More than a thousand adolescent girls from Mfantsiman, Cape Coast, and Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem Municipalities of the Central Region have presented a petition to the Central Regional Minister to assist in ending child marriage and teenage pregnancies in the region. The girls, who are from 20 communities, are being supported […]
Central Region: 29 expectant mothers died during child birth in first six months of 2023
Twenty-nine expectant mothers in the Central Region died during childbirth from January to June this year. The deaths were mostly caused, among others, by excessive bleeding after birth (Postpartum haemorrhage) and high blood pressure disorders during pregnancy and Sepsis. Dr Agnes Achiamaa Anane, the Deputy Director, Clinical Care at the Central Regional Health Directorate, gave […]
