By Alex Ababio Introduction: In the heart of Ghana, where traditional practices hold deep cultural roots, a unique approach to healing has been thriving for generations. While the challenges posed by rare diseases persist, the role of traditional herbal medicine and alternative therapies in managing or treating these conditions has gained recognition. In this feature, we delve into the fascinating world of natural remedies and traditional healing in the context of rare diseases in Ghana. The Rare Disease Challenge in Ghana – A Hidden Burden Rare diseases, often overlooked, affect countless lives in Ghana. Conditions like Sickle Cell Disease, Albinism,…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE World Environmental Day: African Liberators Economic Institute (ALEI) Calls for Urgent Action to Combat Climate Change in Ghana The African Liberators Economic Institute (ALEI) joins the global community in commemorating World Environment Day, the largest international day for the environment. Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), this annual event serves as a crucial platform for environmental outreach, fostering awareness and inspiring collective action worldwide. ALEI is proud to know that World Environment Day 2023 is being hosted by Côte d’Ivoire, in partnership with the Netherlands, under the theme “Solutions to Plastic Pollution.” Plastic pollution has…
Dr. Francis Woke Yeboah, a senior citizen and health practitioner, has expressed dissatisfaction with the current police administration, accusing them of monetizing their criminal intelligence and failing to utilize it effectively in their investigations to uncover hidden criminals in the country. According to Dr. Francis Woke Yeboah, numerous crimes, including murders, have been committed, but the police have been unsuccessful in utilizing their criminal intelligence to solve these crimes and identify the individuals responsible. Dr. Yeboah who is the CEO of Sofo Yeboah Herbal Center at Pankrono-Adablaka made these remarks during a conversation with journalists in Kumasi, expressing his concerns…
By Alex Ababio It is widely heard view that Ghana which is mostly praised for its stability in a turbulent region, has been a safe haven for refugees fleeing conflict and persecution from neighboring countries. Their struggles are sometimes thrown into light by the headlines, albeit occasionally, it’s the unspoken stories that reveal the remarkable resilience, courage, and contributions of these displaced individuals in their adopted homeland. Known as the “Gateway to West Africa,” Ghana has a rich history of welcoming refugees with open arms. Ghana has provided shelter and refuge to countless individuals from Liberians escaping the horrors of…
News Commentary by Alex Ababio, Executive Director of African Liberators Economic Institute (ALEI) The Recent May Day celebration has brought to the forefront the pressing issues of workers’ salaries, conditions of service, and productivity in our nation. The public sector workers, in their passionate display of placards, have rightfully drawn the government’s attention to the welfare concerns that significantly impact their lives. It is essential that we acknowledge and address these issues for the betterment of our workforce and the nation as a whole. Under the theme “Protecting Incomes and Pensions in an Era of Economic Crisis; Our Responsibility,”…
The rectangular-shaped parcels were discovered inside sacks labeled with the inscription “70.” Superintendent Courage Amegbe, Commander of the Operation Calm Life Patrol Team in the Nyive Sector, addressed the press, revealing that the team intercepted the contraband around 10:30 PM on Friday, May 5th, while conducting night duties along an unauthorized route. According to Superintendent Amegbe, the officers stumbled upon the sacks in the bushes when they reached Cave, an unauthorized route along the Shia and Nyive border. Superintendent Amegbe explained that the 12 sacks containing the illicit substance were subsequently transported to the primary border post in Nyive.…
The National Coalition for Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values has expressed its support for seven Members of Parliament from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming parliamentary primaries of the opposition party. The campaigners against homosexuality assert that the delegates in these seven constituencies have a national responsibility to re-elect the MPs who are sponsoring the Proper Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021. A press statement released in Accra yesterday and signed by Moses Foh-Amoaning, the Executive Secretary of the Coalition, emphasized that it is crucial for delegates to retain these MPs to enable…
The event commenced with a military band playing the national anthem as the King and Queen Consort departed from Buckingham Palace, sparking thunderous cheers from the crowds. Inside the abbey, Charles was officially declared as the “undoubted King” in the initial phase of the ceremony. The congregation was then called upon to demonstrate their homage and service by exclaiming “God Save the King.” The Coronation, centered around the theme of service, commenced at 11:00 BST and was expected to last approximately two hours. The theme of service resonated throughout the oaths and prayers uttered by King Charles and in the…
A lawsuit has been filed against the Speaker of Parliament and the Attorney General by a concerned private citizen named Paul Boama Sefa. The allegations revolve around the supposed violation of specific sections of Ghana’s constitution in relation to the handling of the Human Rights and Family Values Bill, 2021, by the legislative body. The plaintiff argues that despite the bill having financial implications for the consolidated fund, it was not accompanied by a fiscal impact analysis document when presented to parliament. The Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee of Parliament has already recommended the bill’s passage into law.…
Oliver Mawusi Barker-Vormawor, the Convenor of the #FixTheCountry movement, has extended an offer to represent former Minister for Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Kwabena Frimpong Boateng, in the ongoing defamation suit brought against him by Gabby Asare-Otchere Darko, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party. Barker-Vormawor, who is also a private legal practitioner, has pledged to provide his legal services free of charge as a gesture of appreciation for Professor Frimpong Boateng’s instrumental role in the establishment of Ghana’s only Cardiothoracic Centre, which saved Barker-Vormawor’s brother’s life when he was just six months old. In a Facebook post,…