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Ghanaian Vice President calls on African nations to practice democracy
(MENAFN) Ghanaian Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has urged African nations to embrace democracy in ways that drive meaningful transformation and deliver tangible benefits to their citizens, according to reports. Speaking at the opening...

Ghana Reports First Fatality Linked to Mpox
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Ghana's Health Service confirmed the nation's inaugural death linked to mpox. In a statement posted on X, Ghana’s health officials reported 23 additional infections, pushing the cumulative total to 257 cases as of July 22....

Avril Biopharma acquires USP-Ghana assets, launches African vaccine manufacturing technology push
Pivoting Africa's resources to adapt to the new global pharma landscape. ACCRA, GHANA, July 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- U.S. biotechnology company Avril Biopharma said on Monday it has acquired the assets of United States Pharmacopeia (USP)...

Bio Usawa Biotechnology (Bio Usawa) Partners with DEK Vaccines Ltd (DEK) to Expand Access to Life-Saving Biopharmaceuticals Across Ghana and West Africa
KIGALI, Rwanda and SAN FRANCISCO and ACCRA, Ghana , July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bio Usawa, a pioneering private biotechnology company committed to developing and manufacturing affordable, high‑quality monoclonal antibody therapies in Africa,...

MEC Mireille Wenger: Western Cape Health Dept Budget Vote 2025/26, NCOP
House Chairperson Honourable Minister and Deputy Minister Fellow MECs Honourable Members of the NCOP Fellow South Africans It was Thomas Carlyle who said, “He who has health, has hope, and he who has hope, has everything.” This truth underpins our...

DR. ERIKA WICHRO SELECTED FOR TOP INSPIRATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR IN HEALTH BY IAOTP
Dr. Erika Wichro will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Erika Wichro, MPH, MA, MAS, Global Health Expert and...

Ghana formally accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
DG Okonjo-Iweala said: “I congratulate Ghana on joining forces with other WTO members to bring the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies closer to entry into force. This collective effort to curb harmful fisheries subsidies puts us on the right track...

Shared Responsibility Shapes a Greener Future at Accra Marriott Hotel
Accra Marriott Hotel, one of the leading 5-star hotels in Ghana, has been awarded its inaugural certification by Green Globe. SANTA MONICA, CA, UNITED STATES, June 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Accra Marriott Hotel, one of the leading 5-star...

Global Medical Drones Market Gearing Up for Outstanding Expansion at a CAGR of ~17% by 2032 | DelveInsight
New York, USA, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Medical Drones Market Gearing Up for Outstanding Expansion at a CAGR of ~17% by 2032 | DelveInsight Several key factors are fueling the rising demand for medical drones, creating a supportive...

Alexion Charitable Foundation Supports iHope Genetic Health Through Its Rare Belonging® Signature Initiative
Advancing equity in rare disease diagnosis through a global partnership for free genomic testing DAMASCUS, MD, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Genetic Alliance is proud to announce a grant from Alexion Charitable Foundation...

Attorney General James Wins Case Against Trump Administration for Illegally Cutting Funding for Medical Research
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today won her lawsuit against the Trump administration for its unlawful cancellation of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research grants that fund critical medical and scientific advancements....

Ghanaian WWII veteran says Western colonialists ‘failed us’
(MENAFN) Joseph Ashitey Hammond, Ghana’s last living World War II veteran, has criticized the colonial powers for abandoning African soldiers who served in the Allied forces, saying they were “failed” by the promises made to them. In an interview...

Dynacor Inks Memorandum of Understanding with Ghanaian Partner
MONTREAL, June 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dynacor Group Inc. (TSX: DNG) (“Dynacor” or the "Corporation"), is delighted to announce signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) joint venture agreement with Ansong Askew Ltd. (“Ansong-Askew”)...

Nurse Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti from Ghana wins Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025 worth USD 250,000
Nurse Naomi Ohene Oti from Ghana wins USD 250,000 at the award ceremony in Dubai, UAE selected from over 100,000 applications from nurses from 199 countries. UNITED KINGDOM, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nurse Naomi Oyoe Ohene Oti from...

Global Health Education Day Celebrates Mentorship and Collaboration
Northwestern educators, faculty, students and community partners shared and celebrated global health, education and outreach during the 6th annual Global Health Education Day, organized by the Center for Global Health Education, a part of the...

Transformative Mental Health Documentary The Kindness Within: A Journey to Freedom Launches on YouTube May 22
Streaming During Mental Health Awareness Month, the Film Shares a Message of Hope, Healing, and Human Connection LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following its acclaimed debut on Prime Video, The Kindness...

THE DREAMCHILD FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES LINE-UP FOR THE 2025 HOODTALK MUSIC FESTIVAL: UNITY EDITION ON MAY 9 IN ACCRA, GHANA
Powered by Virtual Hub, StepNorth, Platinum Star Media Group, Inc., and Fly-Away Promotions, Inc, the festival kicks off at 7 PM (GMT) in Independence Square ACCRA, GHANA, May 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The DreamChild Foundation proudly...

The AACR Annual Meeting unified cancer science and medicine in pursuit of breakthroughs for patients
Students from the UChicago Committee on Cancer Biology PhD program spent time at the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting. From left: Sara Woessner, Kate Engel, Ben Nicholson, Mayher Kaur, Cole Barrett, Jermaine Austin, Jocelyn...

Turning Lifelines Into Launchpads: Ghana Pushes to Transform Remittances Into Catalysts for National Development
ACCRA, GHANA, May 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Remittances, long viewed as personal safety nets for Ghanaian families, are now being recognized as powerful tools for economic transformation. A new call to action urges policymakers, financial...

Quintex Pharma and GL Rapha Announce Formation of Quinn Biopharma Ltd to Advance Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Africa
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, May 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Quintex Pharma Ltd of Ghana and GL Rapha Co., Ltd of Korea have officially announced the formation of Quinn Biopharma Ltd, a groundbreaking joint venture that aims to transform pharmaceutical...