# family planning (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover family planning. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ghana’s investment recovery signals renewed investor confidence – BoG Governor](https://theheraldghana.com/ghanas-investment-recovery-signals-renewed-investor-confidence-bog-governor/) _2026-08-22 · razak.bawa · The Herald ghana_ By Paul Mamattah The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BoG), Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has described Ghana’s 2025 investment performance as a strong indication of renewed investor confidence in the economy, following years of economic challenges. He said Ghana recorded new investment valued at approximately $2.61 billion across 253 projects in 2025, demonstrating that \[…\] The post Ghana’s investment… ## [Government gives Adamus Resources two weeks to submit mine recovery plan](https://theheraldghana.com/government-gives-adamus-resources-two-weeks-to-submit-mine-recovery-plan/) _2026-08-21 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The government has agreed to work with Adamus Resources Limited on a 12-month recovery plan aimed at reviving the mining company and resolving outstanding challenges affecting its operations. The agreement was reached at a meeting held at the Presidency as the government and Adamus sought a solution to their dispute and measures to protect the \[…\] The post Government gives Adamus Resources two… ## [Global Mercy docks in Tema for 10-month free medical mission](https://theheraldghana.com/global-mercy-docks-in-tema-for-10-month-free-medical-mission/) _2026-08-21 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ Ghana’s healthcare system is set to benefit from a major medical intervention as the Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, begins a 10-month field service at the Port of Tema. The vessel’s arrival marks the fifth time Mercy Ships has undertaken a field service in Ghana, renewing a partnership with the country that \[…\] The post Global Mercy docks in Tema for 10-month free… ## [Government shifts investment focus to production, local businesses and export growth](https://theheraldghana.com/government-shifts-investment-focus-to-production-local-businesses-and-export-growth/) _2026-08-21 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The government has announced a shift in its investment policy, with emphasis now being placed on ensuring that capital entering Ghana translates into production, local enterprise development, jobs and access to international markets. The Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, said attracting foreign capital alone was no longer sufficient to measure the success \[…\]… ## [Ghana, Malawi deepen cooperation on digital transformation and public sector innovation](https://theheraldghana.com/ghana-malawi-deepen-cooperation-on-digital-transformation-and-public-sector-innovation/) _2026-08-21 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ Ghana and Malawi have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation and knowledge sharing in digital transformation, public sector innovation and the delivery of digital public services. The commitment was made when a delegation from Malawi visited the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations as part of a study tour of Ghana’s digital transformation initiatives \[…\]… ## [US$3.5bn committed to Ghana’s upstream oil and gas sector as government resolves disputes](https://theheraldghana.com/us3-5bn-committed-to-ghanas-upstream-oil-and-gas-sector-as-government-resolves-disputes/) _2026-08-21 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The Petroleum Commission says the resolution of outstanding disputes between the government and upstream oil and gas companies is helping to restore investor confidence and attract fresh capital into Ghana’s petroleum sector. Chief Executive Officer of the Petroleum Commission, Emeafa Hardcastle, said resolving the legal challenges had created a more predictable investment environment and… ## [Supreme Court dismisses Oppong Nkrumah’s bid to halt legal vacation trials](https://theheraldghana.com/supreme-court-dismisses-oppong-nkrumahs-bid-to-halt-legal-vacation-trials/) _2026-08-21 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The Supreme Court has dismissed an application by Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah seeking to suspend the hearing of certain cases by the High Court during the ongoing legal vacation. Justice Gabriel Pwamang, sitting as a single judge, dismissed the application on Friday, August 21, 2026, after considering arguments from Mr Oppong Nkrumah’s lawyers and \[…\] The post Supreme Court dismisses… ## [GRIDCo restores power to all areas affected by system disturbance](https://theheraldghana.com/gridco-restores-power-to-all-areas-affected-by-system-disturbance/) _2026-08-21 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) says power supply has been fully restored to all areas affected by a system disturbance on Thursday, August 20, 2026. In a statement issued on Friday, August 21, GRIDCo said restoration efforts began immediately after the disturbance, with its engineers and other power sector technical teams working to restore \[…\] The post GRIDCo restores power to all areas… ## [Arise Ghana calls for stronger systems to sustain government’s agricultural reforms](https://theheraldghana.com/arise-ghana-calls-for-stronger-systems-to-sustain-governments-agricultural-reforms/) _2026-08-21 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ Civil society organisation Arise Ghana has called for stronger institutional systems, sustainable financing and effective monitoring to ensure that gains from the government’s agricultural reforms are sustained beyond the current administration. The group said its assessment of developments in Ghana’s agriculture sector had identified positive outcomes from several initiatives being implemented… ## [GCB MD engages former Managing Director Kofi Agyeman](https://theheraldghana.com/gcb-md-engages-former-managing-director-kofi-agyeman/) _2026-08-21 · razak.bawa · The Herald ghana_ GCB Bank Managing Director (MD), Farihan Alhassan, has paid a courtesy call on a former MD of the bank, Kofi Agyeman, as part of efforts to engage former leaders and draw on their experience to strengthen the institution’s future. The engagement provided an opportunity for the two to reflect on the bank’s rich institutional history, \[…\] The post GCB MD engages former Managing Director Kofi Agyeman… ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/D0akC6whfhnN) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [LMI Holdings targets March 2027 for first 700 Saglemi housing units](https://theheraldghana.com/lmi-holdings-targets-march-2027-for-first-700-saglemi-housing-units/) _2026-08-21 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ Developer LMI Holdings has set March 2027 as the target for completing the first 700 housing units under the revived Saglemi Housing Project in the Greater Accra Region. The developer is also expected to complete the first phase of 1,500 housing units by December 2027. The timelines were highlighted during President John Dramani Mahama’s inspection \[…\] The post LMI Holdings targets March 2027 for… ## [Supreme Court to cure Oppong Nkrumah’s vacation court mischief today](https://theheraldghana.com/supreme-court-to-cure-oppong-nkrumahs-vacation-court-mischief-today/) _2026-08-21 · razak.bawa · The Herald ghana_ The Supreme Court is scheduled to rule today, Friday, August 21, 2026, on an application by the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP’s) Member of Parliament for Ofoase Ayirebi, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, seeking to suspend the conduct of certain High Court trials during the legal vacation. Justice Gabriel Pwamang, sitting as a single judge, adjourned the case \[…\] The post Supreme Court to cure Oppong Nkrumah’s… ## [GMTF, Atlantic Lifesciences explore local production of cancer and heart medicines to cut treatment costs](https://theheraldghana.com/gmtf-atlantic-lifesciences-explore-local-production-of-cancer-and-heart-medicines-to-cut-treatment-costs/) _2026-08-21 · razak.bawa · The Herald ghana_ The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is exploring a strategic partnership with Atlantic Lifesciences Limited and the PharmaNova Group to locally manufacture critical medicines for cancer, cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions; a move that could significantly reduce the cost of treatment for thousands of Ghanaians. The discussions form part of the Trust Fund’s drive \[…\] The post GMTF,… ## [MoGCSP engages stakeholders on witchcraft accusations and protection of vulnerable women](https://theheraldghana.com/mogcsp-engages-stakeholders-on-witchcraft-accusations-and-protection-of-vulnerable-women/) _2026-08-21 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has engaged the Sanneh Institute on concerns surrounding witchcraft accusations and the protection of women affected by the practice. The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, held discussions with the Executive Director of the Sanneh Institute, Rev. Prof. John Azumah, and members \[…\] The post MoGCSP… ## [NPA Deputy CEO Dr Dramani Bukari buried in Damongo](https://theheraldghana.com/npa-deputy-ceo-dr-dramani-bukari-buried-in-damongo/) _2026-08-21 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The Deputy Chief Executive of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Dr Dramani Bukari, has been buried in Damongo in the Savannah Region in accordance with Islamic tradition. The burial followed a sermon by Islamic clergy on the inevitability of death and a Janazah prayer at the deceased’s family residence. Family members, management and staff of \[…\] The post NPA Deputy CEO Dr Dramani Bukari… ## [Ministerial Committee reveals Adamus’ US$1 billion gold output, GH¢205 million statutory arrears](https://theheraldghana.com/ministerial-committee-reveals-adamus-us1-billion-gold-output-gh%c2%a2205-million-statutory-arrears/) _2026-08-21 · razak.bawa · The Herald ghana_ An excerpt from the report of the Ministerial Review Committee on Adamus Resources Limited claims that the company defaulted on the payment of regulatory fees despite earning more than US$1 billion from gold production between 2020 and January–March 2026. Records from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) indicate that between 2020 and January–March 2026, Adamus Resources \[…\] The post Ministerial… ## [Ghana launches AI health project to strengthen digital healthcare and human security](https://theheraldghana.com/ghana-launches-ai-health-project-to-strengthen-digital-healthcare-and-human-security/) _2026-08-20 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana and the World Health Organization (WHO) Ghana have held the inaugural Project Steering Committee meeting for an initiative aimed at using artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes while addressing potential risks to human security. The project, titled “Harnessing AI to Improve Health Outcomes in Ghana while Addressing its \[…\] The post… ## [NPP organiser hopeful Titus-Glover’s convoy vehicle involved in accident](https://theheraldghana.com/npp-organiser-hopeful-titus-glovers-convoy-vehicle-involved-in-accident/) _2026-08-20 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ A vehicle in the convoy of New Patriotic Party (NPP) National Organiser hopeful, Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, has been involved in a road accident during his campaign tour. The incident occurred on the Dambai-Tamale road as the campaign team travelled through the Northern Region as part of Titus-Glover’s nationwide campaign to seek the support of \[…\] The post NPP organiser hopeful… ## [NCA Director General urges journalists to protect public trust in digital age](https://theheraldghana.com/nca-director-general-urges-journalists-to-protect-public-trust-in-digital-age/) _2026-08-20 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA), Rev. Ing. Edmund Yirenkyi Fianko, has urged journalists and media practitioners to uphold accuracy, fairness, accountability and verification as digital technologies continue to reshape the media industry. He said technological advancements may change how journalism is produced and consumed, but the profession’s responsibility to… ## [Zelenskyy sacks senior aide amid fresh corruption probe](https://theheraldghana.com/zelenskyy-sacks-senior-aide-amid-fresh-corruption-probe/) _2026-08-20 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed a senior official in his administration amid a fresh anti-corruption investigation, further deepening pressure on his government. Iryna Mudra, deputy head of the Office of the President, was removed from her position on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, through a presidential decree. No reason was given for her dismissal. \[…\] The post Zelenskyy sacks… ## [Your 24/7 AI Media Buyer (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LcQuQGf3h3BX) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Finds placement, geo, and funnel leaks and proposes fixes you approve ## [Supreme Court to deliver ruling on legal vacation trials on 21 August](https://theheraldghana.com/supreme-court-to-deliver-ruling-on-legal-vacation-trials-on-21-august/) _2026-08-20 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The Supreme Court will on Friday determine whether High Court proceedings conducted during the ongoing legal vacation should be temporarily suspended following a challenge mounted by Ofoase Ayeribi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah. The anticipated ruling follows arguments presented before Justice Gabriel Pwamang on Thursday over an interlocutory injunction seeking to freeze the implementation of a \[…\] The… ## [Trader remanded over alleged defilement of 14-year-old in Ashanti](https://theheraldghana.com/trader-remanded-over-alleged-defilement-of-14-year-old-in-ashanti/) _2026-08-20 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ A 26-year-old trader has been remanded into prison custody by the Nsuta Circuit Court in the Ashanti Region over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl at Agona in the Sekyere Central District. The accused, Akwasi Yeboah, popularly known as Akwasi Belling, appeared before the court on Wednesday, August 19, where he was remanded \[…\] The post Trader remanded over alleged… ## [Blue Economy Commission Bill enters final review before Parliament](https://theheraldghana.com/blue-economy-commission-bill-enters-final-review-before-parliament/) _2026-08-20 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ Ghana’s proposed Blue Economy Commission Bill has entered a critical stage of review as government prepares to subject the draft legislation to wider stakeholder consultation before its submission to Parliament. An intersectoral committee made up of key government institutions continued its examination of the Bill in Accra on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, focusing on provisions \[…\] The post Blue… ## [Namibian envoy praises Ho’s clean environment, eyes deeper Volta-Namibia cooperation](https://theheraldghana.com/namibian-envoy-praises-hos-clean-environment-eyes-deeper-volta-namibia-cooperation/) _2026-08-20 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ Namibia’s High Commissioner to Ghana, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, has praised the cleanliness and natural environment of Ho, describing the Volta Regional capital as an ideal setting for stronger cooperation between Namibia and communities in the region. Mrs Nghituwamata made the remarks after taking part in a walking tour of parts of Ho with the Municipal Chief \[…\] The post Namibian envoy praises… ## [NDPC calls for targeted investment to unlock Ghana’s demographic dividend](https://theheraldghana.com/ndpc-calls-for-targeted-investment-to-unlock-ghanas-demographic-dividend/) _2026-08-20 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) is urging sustained investment in health, education, family planning and employment as Ghana seeks to turn its changing population structure into long-term economic gains. The call was made on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, during a validation meeting organised by the Commission to review a revised report on Ghana’s prospects \[…\] The post NDPC calls… ## [Mental Health Authority moves to shut Kumasi spiritual centre housing over 2,000 people](https://theheraldghana.com/mental-health-authority-moves-to-shut-kumasi-spiritual-centre-housing-over-2000-people/) _2026-08-20 · ab.teye · The Herald ghana_ The Mental Health Authority has begun moves to close a spiritual healing centre in Kumasi where more than 2,000 people with mental health conditions are reportedly being kept. Chief Executive of the Mental Health Authority, Dr Eugene Kobla Dordoye, said the Authority was concerned about the conditions at the facility, including reports that some residents \[…\] The post Mental Health Authority moves… ## [Cocoa: A New Source of Prosperity for farmers in Northern Uganda](https://theelephant.co.ug/cocoa-a-new-source-prosperity-for-farmers-in-northern-uganda/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ The introduction of cocoa to Northern Uganda is increasingly attractive to farmers who see it as an opportunity to diversify their livelihoods, increase household incomes, and build resilience to climate change By Johnisani Ocakacon Gulu The cocoa industry in Northern Uganda is still in its infant stage. But the promise of growing cocoa extends beyond \[…\] The post Cocoa: A New Source of Prosperity… ## [Small Plots, Small Tractor: The appropriate technology leaving no farmer in Nwoya district behind](https://theelephant.co.ug/small-plots-small-tractor-the-appropriate-technology-leaving-no-farmer-in-nwoya-district-behind/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ For many of the smallholder farmers in the region accustomed to the hand hoe, the machine represents more than technology. It represents time saved, labour reduced and, potentially, more land brought under cultivation. By Johnisani Ocakacon NWOYA The engine suddenly coughs to life, breaking the quiet of the early morning stillness with the horsepower of \[…\] The post Small Plots, Small Tractor: The… ## [ECA calls on SADC to turn mineral and agricultural wealth into industrial prosperity](https://theelephant.co.ug/eca-calls-on-sadc-to-turn-mineral-and-agricultural-wealth-into-industrial-prosperity/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s reserves of critical energy-transition minerals, with demand for these resources projected to more than triple by 2030 under net-zero scenarios. By Willy Chowoo Durban, South Africa The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called on Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states to accelerate efforts to \[…\] The post ECA… ## [Can a single tractor meet the mechanisation needs of Pader war victims?](https://theelephant.co.ug/can-a-single-tractor-meet-the-mechanisation-needs-of-pader-war-victims/) _2026-08-18 · Editor · The Elephant_ A single tractor has become more than a machine for cultivating farmland By Simon Wokorach Pader distric Before the return of relative peace to Northern Uganda in 2009, the sound of heavy engines was associated with a brutal war: military trucks moving through communities scarred by conflict. Today, a different engine is changing lives in \[…\] The post Can a single tractor meet the mechanisation… ## [Ultra-Quiet Business Mini (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7VJmx545DIma) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Compact business mini, ultra-quiet for focused work. ## [UPDF Distributes Impounded Charcoal to Communities in Nwoya](https://theelephant.co.ug/updf-distributes-impounded-charcoal-to-communities-in-nwoya/) _2026-08-14 · Editor · The Elephant_ Some of the impounded charcoal in Nwoya District. The distribution is part of the security crackdown launched after the 4th Division commander ordered the suspension of charcoal transportation through Uganda. By Willy Chowoo Nwoya, August 14, 2026—The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) 4th Infantry Division has distributed over 800 bags of charcoal impounded from illegal \[…\] The post UPDF… ## [UPDF Orders Halt to South Sudan Charcoal Trade.](https://theelephant.co.ug/updf-orders-halt-to-south-sudan-charcoal-trade/) _2026-08-12 · Editor · The Elephant_ This is one of the lorries impounded along the Gulu-Nimule Highway in Amuru district during one of the crackdown operations by the security. Maj. Gen. Busizori said authorities had received information alleging that proceeds from the charcoal trade were being channelled to the South Sudan-based SPLA-IO rebel group. By Willy Chowoo Gulu City—The UPDF 4th \[…\] The post UPDF Orders Halt to South Sudan… ## [A fragile recovery: Are shrinking habitats behind the shifting elephant population trends?](https://theelephant.co.ug/a-fragile-recovery-are-shrinking-habitats-behind-the-shifting-elephant-population-trends/) _2026-08-11 · Editor · The Elephant_ Data tracking elephant numbers between 2011 and 2025 shows a gradual recovery in earlier years, followed by fluctuations and a recent decline. By Willy Chowoo Gulu City Uganda’s elephant population has followed a mixed trajectory over the past decades, reflecting both conservation gains and emerging threats that continue to test the resilience of one of \[…\] The post A fragile recovery: Are… ## [Gulu Referral Hospital to Host Free Specialist Medical Camp Targeting 1,600 Patients](https://theelephant.co.ug/gulu-referral-hospital-to-host-free-specialist-medical-camp-targeting-1600-patients/) _2026-08-11 · Editor · The Elephant_ The camp will bring together specialists in areas including heart, kidney, liver, brain, and other internal medicine conditions. Patients will also be screened for non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. By Willy Chowoo GULU — About 1,600 people are expected to benefit from a free specialist medical camp at Gulu Regional \[…\] The post Gulu Referral… ## [Ministry of Health Rolls Out AI Chatbot to Boost Family Planning Uptake](https://theelephant.co.ug/ministry-of-health-rolls-out-ai-chatbot-to-boost-family-planning-uptake/) _2026-08-07 · Editor · The Elephant_ The chatbot, named Nurse Lina, operates on WhatsApp and provides users with instant, confidential guidance on family planning options, side effects, and nearby service points. By Willy Chowoo Gulu City Uganda’s Ministry of Health (MoH) has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot designed to improve access to family planning information and services, marking a significant \[…\] The… ## [Menstrual dignity in displacement and refugee settlements across the Global South.](https://theelephant.co.ug/menstrual-dignity-in-displacement-and-refugee-settlements-across-the-global-south/) _2026-08-04 · Editor · The Elephant_ Pupils during lunchtime assembly at Arua Hill Primary School scale Research from refugee contexts across Africa shows that many women and girls lack access to toilets with locks, clean water, lighting, and discreet disposal systems. By Teddy Dokotho Before the sun rises, 17-year-old Nyabothtot Maria quietly prepares for another school day inside one of Uganda’s \[…\] The post Menstrual dignity in…