Asanko, the Communities and the Gold – Hafiz Tijani Writes
The Amansie enclaves of the Ashanti Region can not be mentioned without linking them to mining. Amansie Central, Amansie West, and Amansie South — also known as the Manso areas — have vast arable farmlands and rich gold deposits, making mining a major livelihood alongside farming These communities are home to vibrant youth populations, yet […]
The science of tobacco harm reduction and the future of public health [Article]
Public health in Ghana is experiencing a dynamic period of transformation, one increasingly defined by the intersection of technology, behavioral science, and innovation. Public health has always used the principle of harm reduction, where evidence-based strategies have helped in the risk reduction of STIs, including HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. Within this landscape, Tobacco Harm Reduction […]
Ghana’s need for better nature-based solutions to combat rising coastline erosion
It’s Tuesday May 30, 2023, and I am in the village of Fuveme Agorkedzi in the Volta Region. Residents seem anxious and a handful of women have been seen moving belongings from their houses that have just been ravaged by tidal waves. This is not the first time such an incident is happening in the community. Residents […]