Nurses at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital have declared an indefinite strike effective Monday October 31 over what they describe as “dangerous working environment” following attacks on the nurses and other staff of the hospital. The threat had been on for well over a month but according to the nurses, nothing concrete has come from management … Read more
Nurses at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital have declared an indefinite strike effective Monday October 31 over what they describe as “dangerous working environment” following attacks on the nurses and other staff of the hospital. The threat had been on for well over a month but according to the nurses, nothing concrete has come from management … Read more
The continuous hue and cry by healthcare providers in the mental healthcare sector especially psychiatric nurses and doctors for help has reached an unbearable tone and if care is not taken by the appropriate authorities to salvage the sinking image of the sector, the imminent danger faces it will be inevitable. The continuous ‘cries’ and … Read more
A 49-year-old nursing home worker in Ontario has been charged with eight counts of first-degree murder spanning several years. Elizabeth Tracey Mae Wettlaufer of Woodstock, Ontario, appeared in court on Tuesday morning. The victims were residents in two long-term care facilities where Ms Wettlaufer worked and were between 75 and 96 years old. Police said … Read more
During her childhood Genevieve Basingha a normal girl had wanted to become a Nurse and later a Medical Doctor in the future. However, at the age of 12 her dream was cut short due a car accident at Wa in the Upper West Region of Ghana. She managed to complete Junior High School in 1994. … Read more
Mr. Jacob Osei Yeboah the independent presidential candidate in the upcoming 2016 presidential election says, he is the best presidential material compared to President John Dramani Mahama and his closest contender, Nana Akufo Addo of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP). Speaking in an interview with Kwame Tutu on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, the candidate wondered … Read more
Nurses at the country’s foremost psychiatric hospital, Accra Psychiatric Hospital, have begun a sit-down strike dubbed ‘Run from Danger’. According to the nurses, the action is to draw authorities’ attention to the numerous challenges they are faced with in discharging their daily duties. Speaking on TV3’s Midday Live on Friday, Jamila Hussein, one of the … Read more
Elections are very important especially in representative democracy where electorate elect their own officials to authoritatively allocate and distribute scarce resource in the Country. Ghanaians especially registered voters have a role to play in shaping the future of the country through participation in elections. The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from … Read more
Elections are very important especially in representative democracy where electorate elect their own officials to authoritatively allocate and distribute scarce resource in the Country. Ghanaians especially registered voters have a role to play in shaping the future of the country through participation in elections. The exercise and enjoyment of rights and freedoms is inseparable from … Read more
David Teie plays a few high-pitched notes on his cello before passing to the low ones, stopping Lizzy, a small black cat with white paws, in her tracks. Donnie, a white and ginger tomcat, abandons his favourite plaything — a toy mouse bouncing on a piece of string — to approach the American musician. Curious, … Read more
“All the decisions I have made in my life were regularly plaqued with doubt. It can be challenging to sustain that feeling of hope or the belief that things will turn out for the best. Again and again, I have felt like that boy Dramani, on the bicycle going downhill fast without any brakes and … Read more
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched what political analysts term a blistering attack on Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, New Patriotic Party (NPP) vice presidential candidate. In recent times, Dr Bawumia has been the target of verbal attacks by the NDC chieftains, including President John Mahama and his vice president, Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, and others. … Read more
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched what political analysts term a blistering attack on Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, New Patriotic Party (NPP) vice presidential candidate. In recent times, Dr Bawumia has been the target of verbal attacks by the NDC chieftains, including President John Mahama and his vice president, Paa Kwesi Bekoe Amissah-Arthur, and others. … Read more
The recent announcement of the restoration of allowances for nurse trainees was in order because government erred in the earlier decision to scrap it, the Greater Accra Regional Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Anthony Nukpenu, has said. “We might have erred in that direction because the steps being taken were not ripe and … Read more
Young women campaigning for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Eastern Region have been allegedly assaulted by some youths believed to be supporters of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC). The NPP Loyal Ladies were finishing off a campaign for the NPP Suhum Parliamentary candidate Tuesday when they were rounded up the thugs. Joy … Read more
Being diagnosed with breast cancer is a life-changing experience. It can be tremendously difficult to accept the accept for the first time and even harder to know how to proceed, no matter your prognosis. While everyone’s journey is unique, knowing that others before you have been through something similar can give you the guidelines , … Read more
The euphoria, enthusiasm and joy with which the passage of the Mental Health Act (Act 846) came with, somewhere in March 2012 have evaporated into thin air like morning dew beyond the immediate cognisance of the mind. The ambience of excitement on the 2nd of March 2012 is a dream never fulfilled and the hope … Read more
With two months to the December 7 polls, flagbearer of the main opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Nana Akufo-Addo, has urged Ghanaians to be wary of the “unprincipled politics” of President John Mahama as Election Day nears. Addressing a rally at Mallam Junction in the Weija/Gbawe constituency at the campaign launch of the NPP’s parliamentary … Read more
People close to the activist, Illuminée Iragena, have not seen her since March 26, 2016 A Rwandan opposition activist has been missing for six months and is feared to have been forcibly disappeared, Human Rights Watch said today. People close to the activist, Illuminée Iragena, have not seen her since March 26, 2016, and fear … Read more
Maiduguri (Nigeria) (AFP) – The soldier clutched his book with both hands. He shouted his name, rank and Nigerian Army number to no-one in particular. He stood up straight and ended every reply with a bark of “sah” (sir). But his eyes were fixed to a slowly cranking ceiling fan in the hospital ward — … Read more