Tag Archives: Covid-19

The COVID-19 Levy, introduced to fund pandemic-related expenses, has drawn criticism from businesses arguing it is no longer necessary and is harming investment. In the lead-up to the mid-year budget review, the business community called for the removal of several taxes they deem redundant, including the COVID-19 levy. Many businesses …

The 10th National COVID Vaccination Days (NaCVaDs) will commence, dubbed, “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Now!” with the aim of safeguarding individuals, families, and communities from the devastating effects of the virus. From the 5th to 9th May 2024, dedicated vaccination teams will be visiting various …

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Patrick Kuma Aboagye, has noted that the country has started recording new cases of the COVID-19 virus. Engaging the media, Dr Aboagye noted that 21 new cases have been recorded. He noted that although the head of the UN World Health …

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) is set to embark on a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination campaign. The exercise to take place between May 7 and May 10, 2024, according to GHS, is in response to escalating infections at various healthcare facilities. The Director of Public Health, Dr Franklin Asiedu-Bekoe who disclosed …

As the world continues to battle the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Ashanti Regional Health Directorate in Ghana has taken a proactive step towards protecting its population. Today, September 20th, 2023, they have officially launched the 8th Covid-19 Vaccination Week Campaign, under the theme, “Protect Yourself, Protect Your Family, Get Vaccinated …

A new COVID variant is spreading across the UK, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) – and already makes up one in seven new cases. Scientifically known as EG.5.1, it is descended from the Omicron variant of COVID. The UKHSA has been monitoring its prevalence in the country …

President Akufo-Addo will address the nation tonight at 8pm on the government’s management of the coronavirus pandemic. The update comes as the COVID-19 health declaration form for international travellers to Ghana has been suspended. Also, pre-departure testing and tests at all points of entry are no longer a requirement for …

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva has attributed Ghana’s economic struggles to the COVID-19 pandemic and the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine War. The IMF Chief said the Ghanaian economy was thriving and making positive gains until COVID-19 struck, changing the economic outlook and was further …

Godfred Yeboah Dame, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, has protested what he says is a premature publication of the report of the special audit on the Government’s COVID-19 transactions by the Auditor-General. He has consequently asked the Auditor-General to unpublish the report, pending the fulfilment of constitutional injunctions leading …

The Community Water and Sanitation Agency says the government has not yet reimbursed the cost of providing free water during the Covid-19 era, which is 14 million. Under the community management policy, funds in the sum of GHS.37 million were allocated for water systems.   The Metropolitan Municipal and District …