COVID-19 is exploding across much of Asia, overwhelming health facilities. More people have been diagnosed with it in Asia over the past two weeks than in the Americas, Europe, and Africa combined. The world’s fastest surge of COVID-19 is pushing hospitals and health systems to the brink of collapse as Asia has fast become the global COVID-19 hotspot, suffering more than twice as many new infections than any other region in the past two weeks. Across Asia, more than 5.9 million people have been reported newly infected with COVID-19 in the past 14 days, according to Oxford University’s – Our…
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Fewer than 0.1% of people in DRC, Libya, Niger, South Sudan and Cameroon have been vaccinated. Some countries, such as Chad, Burkina Faso, Tanzania and northeast Syria have administered none at all. COVID-19 vaccine distribution has been largely concentrated in higher income countries, despite dire need in conflict-affected areas as more transmissible COVID-19 variants drive up cases and intensify pressure on already strained health systems. Inequitable vaccine access has seen the US, UK and the EU each pre-purchase enough approved COVID-19 doses to vaccinate their populations more than twice over; excess doses could vaccinate people aged 16 and over of…
The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharabutu, has called on the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to fast-track processes to find an amicable solution to the rift between the Muslim community and authorities of the Wesley Girls’ High School. The Chief Imam says bringing finality to the matter will help defuse tensions. Authorities of the Wesley Girls’ High School have come under fire for not allowing Muslim students to fast during the Ramadan period. Speaking at this year’s Eid ul-Fitr celebration on Thursday, May 13, 2021, the National Chief Imam, through his spokesperson, Sheikh Arimiyaw…
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana), has urged the government to implement the recommendations of the Emile Short Commission of Inquiry by dissolving the SWAT team of the National Security Council Secretariat. According to CDD-Ghana, the actions of the team are not healthy for the security of the country. The group made the call in reaction to the assault of Citi News’ Caleb Kudah and the Gestapo-style invasion of the premises of Citi FM/Citi TV in a bid to arrest another journalist, Zoe Abu-Baidoo Addo. CDD-Ghana condemned the action and described it as ridiculous and unprofessional. In an interview…
Charles Kwablan Akunnor has announced his squad to face African champions Ivory Coast (Elephants) next month in place of the two FIFA World Cup qualifiers that got cancelled last week. Richard Ofori who missed the AFCON qualifiers in March makes a return to the squad having recovered from a groin injury. Reading FC’s Andy Yiadom, Portugal based Gideon Mensah, Schenzhen FC’s Frank Acheampong and inform forward, Kamaldeen Sulemana have all made a return to the team for the two matches. Former Tema Youth winger Joseph Painstil who has had a stellar campaign in Turkey for Ankaragucu has also earned a…
Hearts Of Oak headcoach Samuel Boadu has named his strong starting eleven as the “continental club masters” lock horns with Bechem Utd at Nana Fosu Gyeabour park. This are the “Phobians” to face the “Hunters” Richard Attah (GK), Mohammed Fatawu (C), Raddy Ovouka, Robert Addo, Mohammed Alhassan, Caleb Amankwah, Salifu Ibrahim, Patrick Razak, Benjamin Afutu, Emmanuel Nettey, Kwadwo Obeng Jnr. Substitutes Richmond Ayi, Larry Sumaila, James Sewornu, Afriyie Barnie, Michelle Sarpong, Victor Aidoo, Isaac Mensah.
Astute football administrator Nana Fitz, has fired GFA and FA President Mr Kurt ES Okraku for their inability to secure sponsorship deals for the ongoing Ghana premier league, and said he wonder why clubs are quiet about playin a league without a sponsor. “I am so much astonished that club owners and administrators have kept mute for these GFA for taking them for granted” “We have played 23 games in the GPL this season, still the GFA can’t boast of one Headline Sponsor for the Premier league”. “I remember very well the then candidate Kurt Okraku made a lot of…
Bechem United’s winger, Charles Mensah says they are ready to beat Accra Hearts Of Oak as Bechem hosts the “contnental club masters” for GPLWK24 at the Nana Fosu Gyeabour (ii) park this afternoon. Mensah admitted Hearts Of Oak is in a very good form but optimistic his side, Bechem is much prepared to defeatthe phobians. “We have prepared enough for this game and the mentality at camp is to win this game” “The worst result for Bechem should be a draw, and that is our last expectation going into the game”. “Playing against Hearts is a huge task as an…
Obuasi Ashanti Gold Sporting club supporters’ PRO, Mr Kofi Owusu Ansah popularly known as “Gyidie Anamon” has explained why supporters were angry at the club president and coach after their 1-1 home draw with Techiman Eleven Wonders at Obuasi Lencleyd Stadium. Ashanti Gold supporters last Sunday after their match tempted to curse their head Coach , Thomas Duah but the supporters spokesperson has said the club’s president, Dr Kwaku Frimpong “champion” is responsible for the team’s poor performances in the Ghana league. “We are angry because of the results, we’re very disappointed”. “The major cause of our disappointing results is…
In some cases, food and agriculture receive only 3% of the national budget. FAO found that of this, on average, more than a fifth is un-disbursed due to insufficient implementing capacity. The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), QU Dongyu, warned that severe under funding of the agri-food sector was preventing Africa from reaching its potential. He spoke at the launch of FAO’s latest report, Public Expenditure on Food and Agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, which reveals the gap between long-standing political commitments and financial reality in 13 sub-Saharan African countries. He noted that the…