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Buruli Ulcer breaks out in Eastern Region

Buruli Ulcer, a devastating bacterial infection on humans, has surfaced in some parts of the Eastern Region, especially communities within the catchment area of the Densu River. One hundred and forty nine cases were recorded in 2010 mainly…

Community bans consumption of hard alcohol

The people of Goziri near Nandom in the Lawra District of the Upper West Region have banned the sale and consumption of hard alcoholic drinks like “akpeteshie” at funerals and social gatherings in the community. The ban was announced at a…

Unlicensed driver fined GH¢480

Haruna Kuribili, a washing bay attendant, was on Wednesday convicted to a fine of GH¢480 by the Kade District Magistrate’s Court for careless and inconsiderate driving, use of motor vehicle without owner’s consent and driving without a…

Man shot dead by policeman in Kumasi

A Police Lance Corporal has been arrested and detained for allegedly shooting dead an employee of the Fire Consultancy Engineering Limited at Roman Hill in Kumasi on Tuesday afternoon. A shot fired by Eric Amoako from an AK 47 assault…