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COVID-19: Government moves to convert uncompleted facilities to treatment centres
on: by Fernil News
The Government of Ghana is considering the possibility of converting some on-going health infrastructures in the Ashanti Region to COVID-19 treatment centres as confirmed cases in the region surges. Mr. Kwaku Agyemang-Manu, the Minister of Health who disclosed this, said the
WHO sets up panel to review handling of COVID-19 pandemic
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has said it is setting up an independent panel to review its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and the response by governments worldwide. The announcement on Thursday follows strong criticism by US President Donald Trump’s administration,
Compilation of a new voter register in Ghana amid fears of Covid-19 spike
on: by Fernil News
There is growing fear of a possible spike in confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ghana as the country’s Electoral Commission (EC) embarks on the compilation of a new voter register.The country which has one of the highest number of COVID-19 cases
Compilation of new register takes off in Ghana
on: by Fernil News
The first day of the registration exercise being conducted by the Electoral Commission (EC) ahead of the 2020 elections has been generally peaceful in the Kumasi Metropolis. Hundreds of voters were seen in queues waiting for their turn to register at
COVID-19: SMEs in Ghana asked to reposition to survive global impact
on: by Fernil News
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the country have been asked to strategically reposition themselves to mitigate the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their operations. They should take advantage of technology and other innovative means to reach out to customers
Turkish NGOs Call on Chinese Banks to Stop Financing Coal
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Over 20 NGOs are calling on Chinese banks to withdraw their financial support to the Hunutlu coal-fired power plant that is being constructed in the Yumurtalik District of Adana, Turkey. The organizations have highlighted the lack of compliance with the law
PM Ardern declares New Zealand victory over COVID-19
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New Zealand lifted all domestic coronavirus restrictions on Monday after its final COVID-19 patient was given the all-clear, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealing she danced around her living room when told about the milestone. While strict border controls will remain
US says Russia sent jets to Libya ‘mercenaries’
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The US military accused Russia of deploying fighter aircraft to Libya “repainted to camouflage” their origin in support of mercenaries fighting for eastern-based commander Khalifa Haftar’s forces. The allegation came as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday told a Haftar