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Include herbal medicine in NHIS – Traditional healers to government Traditional healers in the Ashanti Region have called on the government to include herbal medicine in the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). According to the members of the Ghana National Association of Traditional Healers, although they contributed immensely to the delivery of health care in the country, they were being discriminated against as a result of the exclusion of herbal drugs from the NHIS. Speaking to media in an interview, The Chief Executive Officer of Amagashi Herbal and Spiritual Centre Apostle Dr Samul Amagashi express some of the challenges herbal medicine…

BREAKING NEWS: GNAFF PRESIDENT INVOLVES IN FATAL ACCIDENT: Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen(GNAFF) is shocked and saddened to announce that our President, Nene Terkperte Agbleze, was involved in a near-fatal accident this very morning on the Koforidua-Magazine road. While on his way to visit his daughter in school, the Somanya Trotro driver crashed, leaving him severely injured and hospitalized. We are grateful that he is receiving treatment and pray for his speedy recovery. We condemn the reckless driving and call for immediate action against the driver. We also urge the authorities to address the deplorable state of our…

Bawumia to Meet farmers,herbal practitioners today: As part of his three day familiarization tour in the Ashanti, the 2024 flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party-NPP, Dr Alhaji Mahmud Bawumia will today, Tuesday,11th June meet all herbal practitioners and galant farmers in the region to solicit their challenges. The said meeting is scheduled to be held at the True Vine Hotel in Nhyiaeso Constituency of the Ashanti region this morning. Dr Bawumia who is also the current vice President of Ghana is determined to find quick amicable way to curb the canker since Agriculture is the backbone of the country’s…

We hold you high in esteem- Ashanti Chiefs to Bawumia The New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been praised by the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs for being the first dignitary who is not an Asanteman to attend the house. As part of their three-day campaign visit in the area, Dr. Bawumia and his entourage were welcomed to the Ashanti Regional House of Chiefs in Kumasi by Daasebre Osei Bonsu II, the occupant of the Silver Stool of Asanteman. On behalf of the Asante Hene Otumfour Osei Tutu, the Asante, the team was blessed. “We are happy…

Green Ghana Project- Bekwai Forestry Division Hits target,Planted 180,000 trees: The forth edition of Green Ghana Project,launched in 7th June this year,aiming to increase Ghana’s forest cover, mitigation climate change and preserving the environment and also seeks to educate citizens about the importance of environmental conservation. The Bekwai District forestry service division in the Ashanti region led by it’s deputy district Manager,Mr Aikins Amponsah Paamah,Traditional authorities,Media Practitioners and other stakeholders of reforestation have planted a total of 180,000of various tree species in Forest reserves and off reserve site as well as in and arround Communities and all the twelve (12)…

TRICYCLE OPERATORS APPEALING TO GOV’T FOR BUSINESS REGULATION: Hamza Hafiz,the Ashanti regional chairman of National Union of tricycle Association of Ghana,NUTAG has made a humble appeal to the governing NPP and other authorities to regulate tricycle business. Speaking in an interview with this medium,www.dailywatchgh.com ahead it’s Ashanti Regional branch general meeting scheduled to be held on 12th of June this year,the government should consider them to obtain necessary licenses and permits to operate legally without any fear or panic. According to him,the authorities should consider the following steps:Establish fair and transparent fare rates, Regularly inspection of tricycles to ensure they…

Weather Update:Monday 10/06/2024 ???? The weather is expected to be cloudy with cases of slight intermittent rain ???? and occasional thunder ???? across most sectors. However, isolated thunderstorms or rain ⛈ will be experienced over the coastline and some inland areas from afternoon into the evening. End Published by: Hon Justice Baffour Awuah

I AM INNOCENT-NPP MINISTER TO GHANAIANS Ghana’s minister for Local Government, Decentralization and Rural Development,Hon Martin Adjei MENSAH Korsah has cleared himself an innocent of fraudulent issue trending on social media that he is extorting monies from Ghanaian citizens purposely of giving them jobs. According to him, “I am green and has no hands of some unscrupulous people using my name and identity on facebook and other social media platforms to defraud innocent citizens under the guise of offering them opportunities for recruitment into Public Service. As minister of state and member of Parliament for the good people of Techiman…

CFAG Speaks On Prioritization of Made zin Ghana Products The Concerned Farmers Association of Ghana (CFAG) are advising Ghanaians to prioritize consuming “Made in Ghana” products, particularly fresh produce, to ensure a healthy life and avoid unnecessary medical expenses. We believe that our locally grown fruits and vegetables are nutritious, chemical-free, and suitable for consumption. Embracing homegrown products will not only boost our economy but also safeguard our health and wellbeing. Imported produce may contain harmful chemicals and pesticides, posing health risks and increasing the burden on our healthcare system. By choosing “Made in Ghana” products, we can: -…

PURC REMINDS ECG TO RECONNECT POWER SUPPLY AT ADANSE PRASO COMMUNITY. Adanse Praso a farming community in Ashanti Region has been in darkness for the past five (5) days as a result of misunderstanding between the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Community. According to the company, ECG revenue team visited the community to collect bills from their customers as part of their routine exercise. Suddenly, they were approached by a group from the community preventing them from performing their duties which against the Law. The team informed the district office of the company and made an official report…