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Ghana’s journeying through COVID-19.

Coronavirus started in some parts of China in a town called Wuhan who are into farm animal marketing.

 The virus was first identified in early December 2019. Coronavirus is a large group of viruses that are common among animals and it is formed in a genetic material which has enveloped protein spires around it.

 In the haste of events, countries such as  Spain, USA and Italy, immediately evacuated their citizens from China, an action which later accounted for to the wide spread of the virus in such countries.

Moreover, when these foreign countries hurriedly went for their citizens in China, they did not put any precautionary measures in place to check if those citizens had contracted the virus or not which led to escalation of the virus spread.

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But in Ghana, the President together with the Chief of Staff placed a temporarily ban on all government officials travelling outside the country.

Some few days later Ghana recorded its first case on March 12, 2019.

Surprisingly, the day after the President had announced the closure of the country’s borders, many travellers entered Ghana and since the authorities could not send them back to wherever they came from, they rather placed them under quarantine to reduce the spread of the virus.

The government therefore established isolation centres to quarantine these travellers.                                                                                                                 They were not just left at the isolation centres but were given good health care. With regards to those who came before the closure, the authorities placed an extensive measure to trace people who came into contact with persons who had tested positive.

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Looking at the media’s role in this pandemic, there is an increase in surveillance on how Ghanaians would adhere to protocols from authorities.

 Although some media houses are not providing the breakdown of the active cases, recovery cases and death cases to Ghanaians to know how measures are helping the country, media houses, traditional rulers and politicians are educating Ghanaians on the implications that will come if protocols from authorities are not adhered to.

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) called upon the government to declare a nationwide lockdown to reduce community spread which some Ghanaians did not seem to appreciate because, poor people needed to work in order to provide shelter for themselves and family members as well.

The GMA was able to back their demand based on science, which made the President to declare the partial lockdown in certain parts of Ghana (Greater Accra, Kasoa, and Greater Kumasi).

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In Ghana’s handling of the COVID-19, the President called on the nation to fast and seek divine intervention concerning the virus for the country.

Various opinion leaders also gave their views on how the pandemic could be contained. It is worthy of note that, during the partial lockdown several organisations and individuals came together to provide shelter for the vulnerable people in our society to curb the spread.

When we look at some of the policies of the government during this era, there is provisions of free usage of water, and of 50 per cent reduction in cost of electricity as well as increasing the salaries of health workers to help Ghanaians.

Government later issued a policy that all Ghanaians should wear nose masks to help curb the spread of the virus. It is now an offence not to wear nose mask. However, some Ghanaians don’t seem to appreciate this because it is new and would take some time to adjust.

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In conclusion, even though some citizens are politicising the pandemic and do not appreciate what is being done by the government, the more we are able to detect the inffected persons the more we are able to handle the virus in the country.

Helena Decker Arthur

Level 300 Student,

Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ).

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Stonebwoy’s electrifying London concert : A Story of Resilience and Triumph

London came alive as one of Ghana’s finest musical exports, Stonebwoy rocked thousands at the Up and Running Tour concert held at the  O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire.

The show opened with Stonebwoy emerging in silhouette form, standing atop a riser.

The shadowed figure created an air of mystery, leaving the crowd eager to see the man behind the shape.

As the opening notes of his song “Hero” filled the venue, the lights dramatically revealed him now fully visible — wearing a striking ensemble that told a deeper story.

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Stonebwoy’s attire was no accident he wore a tattered jacket, Rick Owens pants and Balenciaga footwear adorned with chains.This look wasn’t just fashion; it symbolized resilience.

The torn clothes represented the negativity, criticism, and adversity he’s faced as a visual metaphor for the attempts to tear him down. 

The chains further amplified this, reflecting the weight of judgment and challenges placed upon him.

Despite it all, there he stood proud, powerful, and still standing tall as a hero for his people.

The transition into up and running set:

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In a powerful shift, Stonebwoy’s second set began from the upper level of the crowd, this time dressed in pristine white. 

This transition was a statement no matter how much negativity is thrown his way, no matter how hard people try to break him, he remains true to his purpose: uplifting and inspiring his fans.

His presence among the crowd symbolized his unwavering connection to the people, a reminder that his journey, his struggles, and his triumphs are all for them.

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Health Minister pays working visit to Ahanta West Municipal Hospital 

The Minister of Health, Mintah Akandoh has paid a working visit to the Ahanta West Municipal Hospital- Bokro in the Western Region to assess the state of the facility.

The hospital, which is one of the health facilities under the Agenda 111 project was commissioned by the previous administration to improve healthcare infrastructure across the country. 

Speaking during his visit, Akandoh emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the completion of the Agenda 111 hospitals.

However, he revealed that at the time of its commissioning, the facility was nowhere near ready to serve the public.

“I have a clear instructions from Mr. President to assess all agenda 111 project and give him a blue print as the way forward,” he stated.

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The Health Minister, along with officials from the Ministry of Health, toured the facility to evaluate the extent of work done so far and identify key areas that require intervention. 

The assessment aims to facilitate strategic planning for the completion and operationalization of the hospital to serve the health needs of residents in Ahanta West and beyond.

“When we talk about a hospital being in operation, it is not just the brick and mortar that is why I was requesting

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