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Man di£ on bed wiles allegedly having affair with sid£chick
This young lady followed this elderly man that is covered with a wrapper behind her to his house while the man’s wife had gone to market and their children went to school. Along the line, the man di£d while on bed with the lady. The lady raised alarm and some neighbours gathered. According to her,…
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Landlord Allegedly Stabbed Tenant over Ghç30 Light Bill Arguments
The landlord, Kofi Koranteng, and his 37-year-old tenant, Opoku Agyemang, were close friends ever since Opoku moved into his house. The two often attended funerals together and spent time doing different activities together However, one issue the landlord had repeatedly complained about was the late payment of electricity bills. Reports indicate that while other tenants…
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TEACHERS ABANDON SCHOOL AFTER COLLEAGUES DIE FOLLOWING ALLEGED CURSES
Teachers at Kobedi AME Zion Primary and Junior High School in Sunyani West Municipality, Bono Region, have boycotted classes indefinitely following claims that an alleged curse invoked by a student may have contributed to the deaths of the headmistress and a teacher. The headmistress, Madam Gladys Dorlo Batinge and another teacher reportedly died under unforseen…
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21-Year-Old Woman Arrested for Allegedly Hiding Indian Hemp in Pie and Yogurt for Boyfriend in Police Cell
A 21-year-old woman has been arrested by the Ashaiman Police after she was allegedly caught attempting to smuggle Indian hemp to her boyfriend who is currently in police custody. According to reports, the suspect cleverly concealed the suspected substance inside a pie and a container of yogurt during a visit to the police cell. However,…
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It’s a Fact, an Undeniable Fact That We Still Have Some Schools Under the Tree” – Ketu South MCE Nicholas Worclachie
KETU SOUTH – Municipal Chief Executive for Ketu South, Nicholas Kwabla Worclachie, says the Assembly is using 10% of every District Assembly Common Fund release to eliminate schools operating under trees and canopies. Worclachie made the comment while handing over a newly completed six-unit classroom block with ancillary facilities at Klikor Akaglakope. He acknowledged that…
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Sports Minister pledge a scholarship for Gaza and Odo broni Education.
“I Will Sponsor Gaza And Odo Broni’s Education From SHS Until They Finish University” — Sports Minister Kofi Adams Promises Full Academic Support Kofi Adams, Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, has pledged to fully sponsor the education of young athletes Gaza and Odo Broni from Senior High School through to university. According to the…
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*Tuobodom Youth Dev’t Ass. opposes demolishing an existing market to construct a 24-hour Economy project while alternative lands are available nearby
Leadership of the Tuobodom Youth Development Association in the Techiman North District of Bono East Region has rejected the Government’s decision to demolish the already existing Tuobodom Market to construct a 24-hour economy Model market. The non-partisan pressure group that fights for the development of Tuobodom argues that the Traditional Authorities allocated vast land for…
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The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu graced the opening ceremony of the 2026 ICAG Conference
The Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu graced the opening ceremony of the 2026 Conference of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG) in Ho, held under the theme “Building Strong and Sustainable Economies: Standards, Integrity, and Accountability.” In his remarks, Hon. commended accountants for their indispensable role in promoting transparency, accountability, and prudent financial…
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Tony Goodman, the PRO for the Ministry of Health, has sparked reactions online after describing nurses who failed to secure slots on the recruitment portal as not smart so obviously they’re “dumb.”
Tony Goodman, the PRO for the Ministry of Health, has sparked reactions online after describing nurses who failed to secure slots on the recruitment portal as not smart so obviously they’re “dumb.” The statement comes amid growing frustration among nurses and midwives over challenges faced during the ongoing recruitment process. Many applicants have complained about…
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Mr. Samuel Kwesi Tettey Speaks at the 12th Graduation ceremony and 13th Speech and Prize giving of VRA international School.
Mr. Samuel Tettey speaks at the 12th Graduation ceremony and 13th Speech and Prize Giving of the VRA International School at Akuse on the theme, “Equipping Learners with the requisite skills to navigate today’s world of Information overload” He defined Information overload as a situation where the amount or complexity of incoming information exceeds a…
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DCE PARTICIPATES IN DRIP STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN THE VOLTA REGION
On Monday, 18th May 2026, Hon. Victoria joined the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu, and the National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Hon. Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, for a stakeholder engagement with MMDCEs, Municipal and District Coordinating Directors, and DRIP Coordinators in the Volta Region. The engagement focused on strengthening coordination,…
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VRA, NEDCo staff reject privatisation
Staff groups of the Volta River Authority (VRA) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCo) have rejected a government proposal to introduce private sector participation (PSP) into the distribution of power in the northern territory. They said the arrangement would transfer “complete operational control to private entities, while ignoring the structural challenges peculiar to NEDCo’s…
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Cedi depreciates 8.4% against dollar as inflation falls to 3.4% – Bank of Ghana data
The Ghana cedi recorded a year-to-date depreciation of 8.4 per cent against the United States dollar by mid-May 2026, even as macroeconomic stability continued to take hold and inflationary pressures eased to their lowest levels in years, according to the latest Summary of Economic and Financial Data released by the Bank of Ghana on May…
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Soldier dies in explòsion during counter-terròrism drill in Upper East Region.
A soldier has died during a counter-terròrism training exercise in the Upper East Region after an explosion at Binduri. The incident occurred on May 20 during “Exercise Storm Shield,” a 10-day military operation held across Bawku, Pusiga and Binduri. The Ghana Armed Forces say the deceased, Private Adotey of the 6 Infantry Battalion, was a…
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Unpost Environmental Health Workers protest over delays in postings
Members of the Unposted Environmental Health Officers and Assistants Association are displaying their certificates during a protest in Accra over delays in postings and financial clearance. The group, who completed school in 2021, say the prolonged wait has left them unemployed and are demanding urgent government intervention. #CitiNewsroom #Protest #Employment #GhanaNews
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Aflao Traditional Council Rejects Proposal to Relocate High Court, Cites Infrastructure Deficit
VOLTA REGION – The Aflao Traditional Council and all Assembly Members within its jurisdiction have rejected a proposal to establish a new court complex at Glidzi, a plan being championed by Ketu South Municipal Chief Executive Nicholas Kwabla Worclachie. At an emergency meeting held at the palace of Torgbuiga Adzonugaga Amenya Fiti V, the Council…
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Hon. Zanetor led the security intelligence committee in parliament to discuss Security Sector Reform with the UNDP.
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Select Committee on Security and Intelligence, Hon. Dr. Zanetor Rawlings led the Committee in an engagement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Joint Mission Team from the Crisis Bureau and the Regional Bureau for Africa at Parliament House on key peace and security concerns affecting Ghana and the wider…
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Hohoe MP Cites Family Disagreements as Cause of Market Project Delay
The Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, says disagreements over land acquisition are delaying the start of the proposed 24-hour Economy Market project in the municipality. Speaking on Lorlornyo FM’s _Daybreak Show_ on Monday, 18th May 2026, Mr. Tsekpo explained that disputes among families regarding the release of land have slowed progress on…
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The Tema-Mpakadan railway project: A project that suffered in the hands of three administrations. Who takes the credit?
In 2007, Prez John Agyekum Kuffuor had a dream, the need to establish a modernized railroad to connect territories in Ghana. His administration conceived a Port-to-Port project which was meant to link Tema to the Volta lake transport system. A feasibility study was conducted but it was too late to complete this dream by himself…
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UHAS is NDC Legacy vision University
UHAS continues to distinguish itself as one of the leading health institutions in Ghana and across Africa. This university is not only producing highly skilled professionals for our healthcare system, but is also contributing significantly to research, innovation, and national development. As many of you know, UHAS is a proud legacy and child of the…
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No Official Records Exist for UHAS Keta Chapter on Reclaimed Land – Former Keta MCE claims
Former Municipal Chief Executive for Keta, Emmanuel Gemegah, has said there are no official records confirming the existence of a University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS) Keta Chapter on the municipality’s reclaimed lands. Speaking on the matter, Gemegah stated that, to the best of his knowledge, no documentation validating the alleged project was part…
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A man impregnates his wife’s junior sister after discovering the wife cheated on him.
A man has left social media buzzing after appearing on Oyerepa Afutuo to share a messy and emotional story about why he ended up impregnating his wife’s younger sister. According to the man, his wife cheated on him multiple times during their marriage, leaving him emotionally hurt and frustrated. He claimed the repeated betrayals eventually…
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Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Education and Cambridge Education at the ongoing Education World Forum.
Minister for Education, Hon. Haruna Iddrisu, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Education and Cambridge Education at the ongoing Education World Forum. According to the Minister, the agreement establishes a practical framework to advance Ghana’s education reform agenda through strategic collaboration in areas including system analysis, curriculum…
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Volta Region: Anlo Afiadenyigba SHS Pays Workers GH¢250, GH¢450 Against GH¢587.80 Minimum Wage.
The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee [PAC] has expressed concern over the payment of sub-minimum wages to casual workers at Anlo Afiadenyigba Senior High School in the Volta Region. According to the chairman, the school was paying security personnel and other casual staff GH¢250 a month. Following concerns raised by auditors, the school increased…
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PAC slams Peki College of Education over Ghç1m loss attributes to inflation.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has criticised the management of the Peki College of Education over the institution’s worsening financial performance, rejecting explanations that attributed the losses mainly to Ghana’s high inflation rate. #CitiNewsroom #CitiFM #GhanaNews
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“You Are Being Unruly, Abena; I Am Also an MP, Let Me Speak” — Sam George and Abena Osei-Asare Clash at PAC.
A tense exchange erupted during a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) meeting when MP Sam George and former Deputy Finance Minister Abena Osei-Asare locked horns over Ghana’s poor mobile network service and delays in resolving the issue. The disagreement began when Osei-Asare raised a question about the quality of mobile networks during and after the tenure…
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Health minister recruits 6,245 nurses and midwives under nationwide exercise.
The Ministry of Health has announced that 6,245 nurses and midwives have been successfully recruited out of a total of 6,500 available slots under the recent nationwide recruitment exercise aimed at strengthening primary healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved communities. #CitiNewsroom #CitiFM #GhanaNews
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Minister for the Interior Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak commissioned a fleet of utility vehicles at the Service’s National fire Headquarters in Accra.
The Ghana National Fire Service received an operational boost as the Minister for the Interior Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak commissioned a fleet of utility vehicles at the Service’s National Headquarters in Accra. The commissioning forms part of ongoing efforts to improve mobility, strengthen emergency response operations, and enhance service delivery across the country. The vehicles are…
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PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS: YAO AMEKOR CHALLENGES VOLTA AND OTI MMDCEs TO ANCHOR DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT IN LOCAL BANKS.
In a direct challenge to the primary drivers of local governance, prominent financial administrator Yao Amekor has called on Metropolitan, Municipal & District Chief Executives (DCEs) across the Volta and Oti regions to aggressively back local Community Banks, labeling them the area’s most lucrative, yet severely underutilized, development assets. Writing in his personal capacity, Amekor…
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GoldBod Deepens Reserve Accumulation with 121kg second batch of Gold output sale from Damang Gold Mines Limited.
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has recorded another major milestone in Ghana’s gold sector as Damang Gold Mines Limited sold 100% of its latest gold output to the Board at the GoldBod Assay Centre at the Accra International Airport. The transaction involved 121 kilograms of gold and further strengthens GoldBod’s drive to retain more value…
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Hon Okuezeto Ablakwa hosted the Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs
The foreign Affairs minister hosted the Gambian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, His Excellency Sering Modou Njie. The discussions focused on advancing our strong bilateral relations including new cooperation in education, health, defense and support for Gambia’s new foreign policy college. Gambia is grateful to Ghana and our gallant troops for…
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South African mining company Gold Fields is reportedly seeking the intervention of Cyril Ramaphosa to lobby John Dramani Mahama to renew the Tarkwa lease, which expires in April 2027.
The Tarkwa concession reportedly generated more than US$2.3 billion in revenue last year and recorded a net profit of about US$427 million. Honestly, I hope the government sacks them ASAP and refuses to renew anything. These were the same people beating our citizens, telling them to go back to their country, and destroying businesses. We…
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The launch of the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) and recent incidents of death among nurses through motorbike accidents bring community health nursing into focus.
Preventive Health Nurses (PHN), usually called community health nurses, are among the important agents behind the beautiful health targets we see within the service. They are the frontliners at the primary level of care and they undertake outreaches to provide services such as immunizations, family planning, antenatal care, school health, and outbreak response. Essentially, the…
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WHO Declares New Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo And Uganda A Public Health Emergency Of International Concern.
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event is known to be currently occurring, is hereby determining that the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), but does not…
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How the Killers of Hon. Ekow Quansah Hayford Were Tracked Down.
One of the most heartbreaking moments in Ghana’s recent political history was the tragic killing of the late Member of Parliament for Mfantseman, Hon. Ekow Quansah Hayford, on October 9, 2020. He was returning from a campaign tour when armed highway robbers attacked his convoy on the Abeadze Dominase Mankessim road in the Central Region…
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HO WEST YOUTH ORGANISER INVOLVED IN ROAD ACCIDENT
The Ho West Constituency Youth Organiser of the NDC, Comrade Sefiamor Sefia Klu, and Ward Coordinator Phransix Anatomy, who also serves as PA to the Youth Organiser, were involved in a road accident on Saturday while returning from the funeral of the mother of a branch Youth Organiser. The accident occurred between Tsawenu and Sokode…
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South Tongu DCE Reaffirms Assembly’s Commitment to TVET Infrastructure and Youth Empowerment
The South Tongu District Chief Executive (DCE), Hon Victoria Dzeklo, has reiterated the local assembly’s unwavering commitment to developing infrastructure and policy frameworks aimed at turning the district into a leading hub for technical and vocational skills in Ghana. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Creative Exhibition hosted by the Sogakope Technical Institute (SOTECH), Hon. Victoria…
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President John Dramani Mahama delivered a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
President John Dramani Mahama delivered a keynote address at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, engaging global health leaders on reforms to strengthen health systems, financing, and equity. The engagement highlighted Ghana’s commitment to advancing universal health coverage, expanding access to primary healthcare, and promoting health sovereignty through practical, citizen-centred policies. #MahamaThePresident #AccraReset
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The solution is there – Expects Slams government inaction over ginger shortage.
The conversation started in reaction to news of imported ginger from China; frustrated, practical, and laced with immediacy. For Kojo Akoto Boateng, an Agribusiness Strategist and Farmer, the solution to Ghana’s ginger crisis has been on our laboratory shelves. The country already had what it needed. At the labs of Council for Scientific and Industrial…
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Two Injured As Fire Ravages Compound House At Manso Wahaso
Two persons sustained injuries after a fire outbreak razed a compound house and a provision store at Manso Wahaso in the Amansie area of the Ashanti Region. The incident happened around 5:30pm on Saturday, May 17, 2026, near the Wahaso Community Center. The fire destroyed the entire compound house occupied by 15 tenants, including nine…
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Wontumi Pleads Not Guilty To GH¢14.3m EXIM Bank Fraud Charges.
The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has pleaded not guilty to four criminal charges over an alleged GH¢14.3 million fraudulent transaction involving the Ghana Export-Import Bank. Chairman Wontumi appeared before the High Court in Accra together with Wontumi Farms Limited, represented by himself, while…
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DRIP National Secretariat Meets MDCEs, Municipal and District Co-ordinating Directors, and DRIP Coordinators in Volta Region
The National Secretariat of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), led by National Coordinator Hon. Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has held a stakeholder meeting with MDCEs, Municipal and District Co-ordinating Directors, and DRIP Coordinators in the Volta Region to address challenges confronting the programme. Speaking at the meeting, the Volta Regional Minister, Hon. James Gunu,…
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Kweku Bonsam is unhappy about the lack of support from Christians toward Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi during his recent challenges.
I don’t understand Christians ooo, one of your own – prophet Badu Kobi is going through a lot and even selling his church and you are not helping – Kweku Bonsam laments Kweku Bonsam is unhappy about the lack of support from Christians toward Prophet Emmanuel Badu Kobi during his recent challenges. He said he…
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GSA closes mattress factories at Afienya over use of unapproved materials.
The Ghana Standards Authority (GSA) has shut down several mattress manufacturing companies at Afienya near Tema for using substandard materials in production. The affected firms include Yin Yuan Jia Limited, Mooda Limited, Hue Sheng Company, producers of Kalusini mattresses, and Asano Service. According to the GSA, the companies were using polystyrene instead of approved polyurethane…
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The Western North Journalists Association has called on the Ghana Police Service to provide an official and comprehensive update on investigations into the tragic death of eight-year-old Josephine Ayitey at Sefwi-Asawinso in the Western North Region.
The Western North Journalists Association has called on the Ghana Police Service to provide an official and comprehensive update on investigations into the tragic death of eight-year-old Josephine Ayitey at Sefwi-Asawinso in the Western North Region. The Association is demanding clarity from the police following growing public anxiety and widespread concern over the circumstances surrounding…
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“Ayilo” contains toxic heavy metals and pathogens – UK – based lecture.
A UK based lecture has cautioned pregnant women against eating white clay (Ayilo) warning that the baked clay snack often contains toxic heavy metals and pathogens. According to the senior lecture at York St.John University, UK, Dr. Albert Dayor Pierson, research by the university, found that Ayilo also known as shile, shirew, or kaolin clay.…
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The Frafra and Dagaaba communities in Akosombo came together for a friendly social gathering.
The Frafra and Dagaaba communities in Akosombo came together for a friendly social gathering aimed at strengthening the bond of unity and togetherness among their people. The event featured a variety of activities, including football, card games, checkers, and other recreational competitions that encouraged interaction between the two groups. To crown the occasion, assorted traditional…
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Many churches in the world are limited liability.
companies’- Owusu Asiamah* *Story: #Major One* *An International Missionary of Churches of Christ, Brother Dr Daniel Owusu-Asiamah, has categorically stated that any Christian group (church) that does not bear the name of God or Jesus Christ, is a limited liability company with its own head as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).* According to him, every genuine…
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WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo with 80 deaths
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a public health emergency of international concern. The agency said the outbreak in DR Congo’s eastern Ituri province, which has seen around 246 suspected cases and 80 deaths reported, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency. But…
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President John Dramani Mahama is set to deliver a keynote address today at the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva. The Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the World Health Organisation (WHO), convenes global leaders to establish strategic health priorities, approve operational budgets, and coordinate responses to global public health emergencies. A central pillar…
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