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A life of philanthropy, how Covid death of Ghanaian businessman XPLODER shook London

January 30, 2021 Dane Kane

Samuel Mensah, the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of London-based Ghanaian bakery business Uncle John’s Bakery who died hours to an interview with Metro TV contributed significantly to the fight against the novel coronavirus. According to reports [Read more…]

Ghana

Ghanaian businessman scheduled to speak about COVID on Metro TV dies of the virus hours to interview

January 29, 2021 Dane Kane

A Ghanaian UK based entrepreneur who was set to speak on the impact of the novel coronavirus has died of the virus hours to the interview. The deceased was billed to be interviewed on Metro [Read more…]

Ghana

COVID-19 fight: Confused Akufo-Addo behaving like a chameleon- Odike

January 28, 2021 Dane Kane

The Founder and Leader of United Progressive Party (UPP) Mr. Akwasi Addai Odike is of the view that President Akufo-Addo’s government is failing the fight against COVID-19 in the country. According to Akwasi Addai Odike, [Read more…]

Ghana

Ghana’s Covid cases rising in Usain Bolt speed as 372 new cases, 5 deaths in 16 hours recorded

January 26, 2021 Dane Kane

The death toll for COVID-19 has seen an increase in the latest update provided by the Ghana Health Service. In the latest update on its website, the country’s death toll now sits at 372 from [Read more…]

Ghana

679 news cases as Ghana’s COVID-19 cases hit 3,286 in latest update

January 25, 2021 Dane Kane

Ghana COVID-19 numbers have seen an astronomical rise in the latest update provided by the Ghana Health Service. 679 new cases have moved the number of confirmed cases to 3,286. The country’s death toll now [Read more…]

Ghana

Political campaigns not responsible for the spike in coronavirus cases – Okoe Boye

January 25, 2021 Dane Kane

Former Deputy Minister of Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe-Boye, says that the political campaigns in October, November and parts of December last year are not largely to be blamed for the recent spike in covid-19 cases. [Read more…]

Health

Ikpeazu exempts Attorney General, Commissioner for Information, Health as he dissolves Executive Council

January 23, 2021 Dane Kane

A former Governor of Oyo State, Chief Christopher Adebayo Alao-Akala has advised Governor Seyi Makinde of the state, to without further delay convene a council of state meeting. Alao-Akala noted that the meeting was necessary [Read more…]

Health

Abia govt offers integrated health services to 200,000 pregnant women, children

January 23, 2021 Dane Kane

Abia State Government, Friday said that almost 200,000 pregnant women and children across Abia communities are to benefit from integrated health services under another round of Maternal, Newborn and Child Health week. The wife of [Read more…]

Business

MyNewsGh.com cited 11 times in South African University PhD Research on Ghana News

January 23, 2021 Dane Kane

Your most authoritative news website MyNewsGh.com has been cited numerous times in a Doctor of Philosophy thesis by a South African University undertaking a critical research about Ghana. Launched in 2017, MyNewsGh.com has become the [Read more…]

Health

COVID-19 vaccine: Nigeria expecting final confirmation from Covax – NPHCDA

January 22, 2021 Dane Kane

The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) says Nigeria is expecting the final confirmation for COVID-19 vaccine from Covax Initiative backed by Gavi Vaccine Alliance, World Health Organisation and Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations. [Read more…]

Health

COVID-19 vaccination: Africa in danger of being left behind – WHO

January 22, 2021 Dane Kane

The Chemo-Genomics Research Institute of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, CRIA, in collaboration with the ABUAD Multi-system Hospital, AMSH, have gained new understanding about the reasons humans are more vulnerable to infections by the new variant [Read more…]

COVID-19

Afe Babalola University records scientific breakthrough on COVID-19

January 21, 2021 Dane Kane

The Chemo-Genomics Research Institute of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, CRIA, in collaboration with the ABUAD Multi-system Hospital, AMSH, have gained new understanding about the reasons humans are more vulnerable to infections by the new variant [Read more…]

Education

Only irresponsible parents will say they can’t afford nose masks for their wards – NPP Secretary

January 21, 2021 Dane Kane

Parents and guardians looking forward to the government to furnish their wards in schools with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as a preventive measure to curb the deadly pandemic coronavirus should be shameful of their attitude. [Read more…]

Ghana

Akufo-Addo’s order for police to enforce mask-wearing is a huge ‘bonanza’ for them – NDC Lawyer

January 19, 2021 Dane Kane

The President, instructing the Inspector General of Police (IGP) James Oppong-Boanuh to deploy police officers to enforce the directive of compulsory mask-wearing at public places will not inure to Ghana’s benefit but rather enrich the [Read more…]

Ghana

JUST In: US Center for Disease Control warns travelers to stay away from Ghana over rising

January 19, 2021 Dane Kane

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention in the United States of America (USA) says COVID-19 disease is very high in Ghana. It is therefore warning travelers to avoid all travel to Ghana as [Read more…]

Health

Anambra Governor’s wife, Ebele Obiano takes COVID-19 vaccine in America (Video)

January 18, 2021 Dane Kane

Wife of Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, Ebelechukwu Obiano has received the Covid-19 vaccine in Houston, Texas, USA. Ebele Obiano said that getting the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is part of sensitization to demonstrate the [Read more…]

COVID-19

Lagos records more COVID-19 related deaths

January 18, 2021 Dane Kane

Dr Ifegbike Kalu of the Federal Medical Centre Makurdi, Benue State, on Monday said government should order schools to operate on shift basis, amid the surge in cases of COVID-19. Recall that following Federal Government’s [Read more…]

Ghana

Another big man succumbs to Covid-19 as Ghana mourns a loss

January 18, 2021 Dane Kane

The Head of Corporate Finance at Fidelity Bank, Leornard Gikunu who is credited with key contribution to the economy of Ghana via the Energy Sector Levies Act (ESLA) has passed on in what insiders say [Read more…]

Ghana

Set good example to the public as you enforce COVID protocols – COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa to Police personnel

January 18, 2021 Dane Kane

Chairperson of the Ghana Police COVID-19 Technical Committee COP Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah(Mrs) is urging personnel of the Service to mask up as they implement the president’s directive of enforcing the COVID-19 protocols. She disclosed [Read more…]

COVID-19

School reopening: Medical expert suggests best way to run classes amid COVID-19 new wave

January 18, 2021 Dane Kane

Dr Ifegbike Kalu of the Federal Medical Centre Makurdi, Benue State, on Monday said government should order schools to operate on shift basis, amid the surge in cases of COVID-19. Recall that following Federal Government’s [Read more…]

COVID-19

Nigeria records 1444 new COVID-19 cases, more deaths

January 18, 2021 Dane Kane

About six million people between ages nine months and 44 years are to be vaccinated against yellow fever in Bauchi State during its 10-day vaccination exercise. This was made known on Friday by the state [Read more…]

COVID-19

Nigeria records 1598 COVID-19 cases

January 17, 2021 Dane Kane

About six million people between ages nine months and 44 years are to be vaccinated against yellow fever in Bauchi State during its 10-day vaccination exercise. This was made known on Friday by the state [Read more…]

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Conjoined twins successfully separated at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (Photos)

January 16, 2021 Dane Kane

A set of conjoined female twins have successfully been separated at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital. The operation which took place on Thursday, January 14, was carried out by a team of medical experts [Read more…]

Health

Bauchi to vaccinate six million people against yellow fever

January 15, 2021 Dane Kane

About six million people between ages nine months and 44 years are to be vaccinated against yellow fever in Bauchi State during its 10-day vaccination exercise. This was made known on Friday by the state [Read more…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Obese persons have higher risk of complication – Expert warns

January 15, 2021 Dane Kane

A gynaecologist, Dr Jen Gunter, has advised women against shaving their pubic hair. Gunter, who is author of The Vagina Bible, warned women against waxing or shaving their hair, because, according to her, it can [Read more…]

Health

Fake COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria – NAFDAC warns

January 15, 2021 Dane Kane

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 90 million, with a total of 90,054,813. The health organization in a statement on Wednesday said that globally, there [Read more…]

Ghana

VIDEO: No vaccine by scientists can ever curtail the spread of coronavirus – Nyame Somafo Yaw

January 15, 2021 Dane Kane

The self-acclaimed Saviour for Ghana and the world, Nyame Somafo Yaw has declared that the coronavirus vaccine which has been developed won’t do anything to curtail the spread of the disease. “There is no cure [Read more…]

COVID-19

Global COVID-19 cases surpasses 90 million

January 13, 2021 Dane Kane

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has surpassed 90 million, with a total of 90,054,813. The health organization in a statement on Wednesday said that globally, there [Read more…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Bola Ahmed Tinubu Health Centre shut down

January 12, 2021 Dane Kane

The Director-General, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, has warned that the Coronavirus pandemic is spreading fast, causing mild symptoms in some victims and severe illnesses and death in others. Ihekweazu disclosed [Read more…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: Osinbajo welcomes research group’s report on drug quality

January 12, 2021 Dane Kane

Despite the increase in the rate of enrolment into health insurance, the number of persons with access to actual care remains low considering Nigeria’s population and required global standards. A health management expert, Mr. Lekan [Read more…]

COVID-19

COVID-19 second wave: Virus spreading fast with mild symptoms – NCDC alerts Nigerians

January 11, 2021 Dane Kane

Despite the increase in the rate of enrolment into health insurance, the number of persons with access to actual care remains low considering Nigeria’s population and required global standards. A health management expert, Mr. Lekan [Read more…]

Health

Access to Health Insurance in Nigeria below global standard – Expert

January 11, 2021 Dane Kane

Despite the increase in the rate of enrolment into health insurance, the number of persons with access to actual care remains low considering Nigeria’s population and required global standards. A health management expert, Mr. Lekan [Read more…]

COVID-19

South Africa leads as COVID-19 cases exceed 3m in Africa

January 10, 2021 Dane Kane

Dr. Ayotunde Fasunla has cautioned Nigerians against embracing conspiracy theories over COVID-19 vaccines. He told Newzandar News that there was no need to conduct local clinical trials that had already been approved by the WHO. [Read more…]

Ghana

How Covid nearly killed JoyNews’ Raymond Acquah with no underlying condition; the inside story

January 10, 2021 Dane Kane

Multimedia wing Joy News journalist Raymond Acquah was almost killed by the deadly Covid-19 pandemic but thankfully, he pulled through after extensive care from staff of Nyaho Clinic in Accra. While many Ghanaians appear to [Read more…]

COVID-19

Nigerians need COVID-19 vaccines, local trials unnecessary – Dr Fasunla

January 9, 2021 Dane Kane

Dr. Ayotunde Fasunla has cautioned Nigerians against embracing conspiracy theories over COVID-19 vaccines. He told Newzandar News that there was no need to conduct local clinical trials that had already been approved by the WHO. [Read more…]

COVID-19

Kaduna Health Commissioner tests positive for COVID-19

January 9, 2021 Dane Kane

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Health, Amina Mohammed-Baloni, has confirmed that she tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. Baloni in a tweet on her Twitter page revealed that she has gone into isolation. “Following notification [Read more…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: NCDC reports more deaths, 1544 new infections in Nigeria

January 9, 2021 Dane Kane

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported 1544 new COVID-19 infections in the country. NCDC disclosed this via its verified Twitter account on Friday night. The health agency reported that the country sadly [Read more…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: NCDC reports more deaths, 1565 new infections in Nigeria

January 8, 2021 Dane Kane

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), has reported 1565 new COVID-19 infections in the country. NCDC disclosed this via its verified Twitter account on Thursday night. The health agency stated that the country sadly [Read more…]

Ghana

Close down Schools which will breach Covid-19 protocols – GMA Vice President Advocates

January 7, 2021 Dane Kane

The Vice President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) Dr. Frank Serebour has charged the government, Ministry of Education and Ghana Education Service (GES) to close down both private and public schools which will disregard [Read more…]

Health

COVID-19 vaccine: Nigeria in talks with China

January 5, 2021 Dane Kane

The Federal Government has opened talks with China on access to the COVID-19 vaccine for Nigeria. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffery Onyeama, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abuja. He spoke to reporters after a [Read more…]

Ghana

Declare national day of fasting, prayers to avert serious 2022 bloodshed – Prophet to Akufo-Addo

January 5, 2021 Dane Kane

One of the famous men of God who has taken it upon himself to reveal the unseen to their people and founder and Leader of New Jerusalem Chapel (NJC) in Kumasi Bishop J. Y Adu, [Read more…]

COVID-19

Nigeria records more deaths as NCDC confirms 1204 new COVID-19 infections

January 5, 2021 Dane Kane

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has recorded 1204 new COVID-19 infections in Nigeria. NCDC made the announcement on its verified Twitter handle on Monday night. It noted that with the latest infections, the [Read more…]

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BREAKING: UK raises COVID alert to highest level, PM to announce lockdown

January 4, 2021 Dane Kane

The COVID-19 alert in the United Kingdom was on Monday raised to the highest level (5). This means the National Health Service (NHS), the government-funded healthcare system is on the brink of collapse. Under level [Read more…]

COVID-19

Medical expert urges Nigerians to accept COVID-19 vaccine

January 3, 2021 Dane Kane

The Chief Medical Director, Federal Teaching Hospital( FETHI), Ido-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Professor Adekunle Ajayi has advised Nigerians to accept the COVID-19 vaccine whenever it is available. The health expert also cautioned Nigerians not to allow [Read more…]

Health

Why COVID-19 vaccine will be administered without clinical trial – NAFDAC

January 3, 2021 Dane Kane

The National Agency for food and drug administration, NAFDAC, has said the planned roll-out of coronavirus vaccines in Nigeria, expected to begin in January will not be subjected to fresh clinical trials before they are [Read more…]

Health

Ethiopian doctors remove 26kg tumour from woman

January 1, 2021 Dane Kane

Doctors at a hospital in Ethiopia’s southern region of Dilla have surgically removed 26 kilogrammes of tumor from a female patient. Fana Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) reported the successful operation on Friday. The 40-year-old female patient [Read more…]

COVID-19

COVID-19: We now have over 30,000 confirmed cases – Lagos govt

January 1, 2021 Dane Kane

The Lagos State government on Friday said about 30, 221 confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been recorded in the state. Prof. Akin Abayomi, the state’s Commissioner for Health disclosed the figure in a series of [Read more…]

Health

COVID:19: Nurse tests positive after receiving vaccine

December 30, 2020 Dane Kane

An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nurse in the United States has tested positive for COVID-19, after taking Pfizer Inc. vaccine shot on December 18. Matthew W., 45, spoke to ABC News San Diego affiliate KGTV. [Read more…]

COVID-19

WHO warns of rise in new COVID-19 variants in Africa

December 30, 2020 Dane Kane

The recent emergence of COVID-19 new variants has called for concern in Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the new variant seems to have higher transmissibility. It alerted countries to boost genomic surveillance and [Read more…]

Ghana

Tellers, mall attendants’ not wearing nose masks amidst Coronavirus troubling – Virologist

December 30, 2020 Dane Kane

A Virologist and Research Fellow at the Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research (KCCR), Dr Augustina Sylverken has observed people who are supposed to know better have abandoned safety protocols of COVID-19 despite knowing the negative [Read more…]

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