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Minister of Environment Inspects Ashanti Region’s Land Restoration Project.

A team from the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MESTI), led by Minister Ophelia Mensah Hayford, visited the Ashanti Region to evaluate progress on the Ghana Landscape Restoration and Small-Scale Mining Project (GLRSSMP). The project, valued at $103.36 million, aims to improve natural resource management and enhance benefits in savannah and cocoa forest landscapes.During the visit, the team met with local farmers and project stakeholders, gathering feedback and addressing challenges. The initiative, active in 26 communities across eight regions, supports over 58,000 farmers. The Minister expressed satisfaction with the results and highlighted the importance of tree planting to combat climate change. She also pledged continued support to restore degraded lands and enhance soil health.

Edem 4Style October 6, 2024

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Rising Measles Cases Prompt Vaccination Drive in Ashanti Region.

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has raised concerns about the alarming increase in measles and rubella cases in the Ashanti Region. Over the past few years, the number of reported cases has grown significantly, rising from 9 in 2018 to 114 by mid-2024.Although Ghana has not recorded any child deaths from measles in the last 15 years, health experts are worried that if the current trend continues, it could lead to severe consequences, including disability or death among affected children. In response to this threat, the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate aims to vaccinate 1 million children, aged 9 to 59 months, as part of a national vaccination campaign to prevent further spread and reduce associated mortality.Dr. Fred Adomako Boateng, the Ashanti Regional Director of Health Services, emphasized the serious complications measles and rubella can cause, such as blindness or deafness, […]

Edem 4Style October 2, 2024

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Galamsey Devastates Over 2,000 Hectares of Cocoa Farms in Ashanti Region.

The illegal mining phenomenon, commonly known as galamsey, has wreaked havoc on cocoa farms in the Ashanti Region, with more than 2,000 hectares reported destroyed. This alarming information came to light during a recent visit by the Ashanti Regional COCOBOD Manager to farmers in the Brofoyedru Cocoa District within the Adansi Asokwa District.Ebenezer Kwabena Agyen, the Ashanti Regional Manager of the Cocoa Health & Extension Division of COCOBOD, expressed significant concern over the escalating galamsey issue during an interview with Adom News correspondent Isaac K. Normanyo. He revealed that his office has initiated a regional campaign aimed at combating illegal mining activities to safeguard the cocoa industry.Agyen pointed out that many cocoa-producing districts are now becoming hotspots for galamsey, which severely disrupts cocoa production. He noted that some illegal miners have gone so far as to threaten and evict farmers […]

Edem 4Style September 30, 2024

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NAPO Warns Ashanti Voters: Voting for NDC is a Wasted Vote.

Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, also known as 'Napo', has cautioned voters in the Ashanti Region against voting for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), arguing that doing so would be a wasted vote. Speaking at a rally in Tweapeasi, in the Odotobiri Constituency, he claimed that the NDC has consistently neglected the region’s development and that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is the only party genuinely committed to improving the area.Napo expressed disappointment in the NDC, pointing out that despite the Ashanti Region giving the party substantial support in previous elections, the NDC has often failed to prioritize the region’s progress. He cited instances such as the introduction of capitation in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in the Ashanti Region under the NDC government, which he claimed was a deliberate act to cause hardship.He further recalled comments by former President […]

Edem 4Style September 26, 2024

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Ashanti Regional Branch of ECG Exploiting Customers?

here are growing concerns that the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region may be taking advantage of its customers. Last month, in August, the company issued a warning to the public regarding the illegal sale and use of counterfeit electricity meters in the region.ECG raised alarms about the increasing presence of fake meters and vowed to take action to address the issue. According to Mr. Maxwell Dapaah, General Manager of ECG Ashanti-West, these counterfeit meters pose serious risks as they are not integrated into ECG’s system for proper billing and other essential functions.However, ECG also revealed that some of the counterfeit meters had been stolen by its own employees and illegally sold to customers. In response, ECG informed affected customers that they would need to pay an additional fee to have their meters activated again, despite already […]

Edem 4Style September 24, 2024

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Ensuring Sustainable Farming and Livelihoods: LEAN Project Supports 60 Communities in Bono East and Ashanti.

 For many years, smallholder farmers in Ghana’s transitional zone have depended solely on agriculture for their livelihood, with few alternative options. This reliance on farming, coupled with low crop yields and the risk of bushfires, has often left these farmers in a vulnerable position financially.To alleviate their struggles, two environmental protection NGOs, EcoCare Ghana and Tropenbos Ghana, introduced the LEAN (Landscapes and Environmental Agility Across the Nation) project. Over the last four years, this initiative has significantly improved farmers’ income and curbed the recurring bushfire problems. Targeting farmers and marginalized community members in savannah, high forest, and transitional areas, LEAN aims to enhance livelihoods while promoting biodiversity conservation.Through the LEAN project, farmers received training on sustainable land management, financial strategies, and business expansion. Many beneficiaries were also encouraged to explore alternative livelihoods such as livestock farming, beekeeping, and snail and […]

Edem 4Style September 21, 2024

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Asantehene Urges Government to Operationalize Ashanti Regional Hospital to Ease Pressure on KATH.

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has urged the government to operationalize the Ashanti Regional Hospital in Sewua to reduce the burden on the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH). During a visit by Health Minister Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye to the Manhyia Palace, the Asantehene emphasized that the 250-bed facility, built with investments and equipped with modern medical tools, should not be left idle.KATH, a key tertiary healthcare facility in the region, is experiencing significant pressure, and the activation of the regional hospital would help alleviate this. The hospital, which was constructed by Egyptian investment firm Euroget De-Invest, has been completed for over a year. However, it remains non-functional due to poor access roads and the absence of utility connections.The Asantehene encouraged the government to address these challenges to ensure the hospital begins operations. He also advocated for the completion […]

Edem 4Style September 21, 2024

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Wontumi Threatens Action Against Ex-Police Commander COP Nathan Kofi Boakye.

The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi-Boasiako, widely known as Wontumi, has issued a stern warning to the former Ashanti Regional Police Commander, COP Nathan Kofi Boakye.In a recent statement, Wontumi declared that he is prepared to confront COP Boakye if necessary. This warning follows a series of disputes between the two, with Wontumi alleging that Boakye had interfered with political matters in the region during his tenure.Wontumi’s remarks have stirred significant attention, with many observing that this could escalate tensions within the political and security circles of the Ashanti Region. The warning underscores ongoing conflicts and highlights the intense dynamics of regional politics and law enforcement in Ghana.

Edem 4Style September 19, 2024

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Kumasi Rotary Club begins water and toilet facility project at Brofoyedru D/A school.

The Kumasi Rotary Club has officially begun a project to construct water and toilet facilities for Brofoyedru D/A School in the Ashanti Region. This initiative aims to improve sanitation and provide clean water for the students and staff of the school, enhancing the learning environment. The project underscores the club’s commitment to community development, especially in rural areas where basic amenities are often lacking.

Edem 4Style September 14, 2024

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Zipline and GHS Collaboration Reduces Maternal Mortality in Ashanti by 56.4%.

A study conducted in the Ashanti Region has revealed that the partnership between Zipline, a drone delivery service, and the Ghana Health Service (GHS) led to a significant reduction in maternal mortality by 56.4%. The study highlights how Zipline's efficient medical supply distribution, especially of blood and essential medical products to remote health facilities, has improved healthcare delivery in the region. This has been a game-changer in addressing emergency needs, particularly for maternal care, where timely access to blood and medications is critical.The findings emphasize the role of technology in improving healthcare outcomes, showcasing how the deployment of drones to deliver life-saving supplies has positively impacted rural communities. By reducing delays in medical supply distribution, healthcare providers in remote areas can now save more lives, particularly in urgent cases like childbirth complications. The success of the program could potentially serve […]

Edem 4Style September 12, 2024

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