October 12th, 2008

Free medical care for Ghanaian children

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Children in Ghana will benefit from a free medical care to be provided by the country’s public health facilities. The exercise is part of activities lined up by the Ghana Health Service to mark this year’s Maternal and Child Health Campaign. It would be a-three-day exercise for children under five.
The Western Regional Director of Health [...]

Uganda immune from financial crisis

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Uganda is immune from the ongoing world financial crisis, President Yoweri Museveni has assured the nation. He assured investors that the financial systems of the country are strong and sound. The president emphasized that there is no need to panic following the current global financial plunge.
Speaking at the just ended 46th Independence anniversary celebrations at [...]

Stampede at Ghana Cup qualifier

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Serious overcrowding marred the build up to Ghana’s vital 2010 World and Nations Cup qualifier against Lesotho in Sekondi, Ghana. The 20,000-capacity stadium was badly overcrowded when fans forced open the main gates, prompting a dangerous stampede. The game kicked off on time despite the trouble.

At least two people have been taken away in an [...]