07/07/2025
News Update 7th July 2025
WHO Renews Mpox Global Health Emergency
The World Health Organization has renewed Mpox (monkeypox) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern due to rising cases in West Africa and underreporting elsewhere.
UPSA Students Sent Home for Indecent Dressing
Several students at UPSA were reportedly sent home for dressing indecently. The NDC blames this on failings in secondary school grooming and discipline.
Gov’t Secures COVID-19 Vaccines
Ghana's Health Minister announced 107 confirmed COVID-19 cases out of 316 suspected. No hospitalizations yet; vaccines and treatments like Paxlovid are being secured.
Toxicologist Warns Against Scented Candles
Dr. Regina Ama Oppong Wiredu warns that paraffin-based scented candles emit harmful chemicals, possibly causing cancer and respiratory diseases with long-term exposure.
ECONOMY | FINANCE
Fuel Price Adjustment
Petrol prices have decreased slightly; diesel prices have risen. GOIL and Shell have revised rates, with diesel reaching GH₵13.25 per litre.
June Inflation Falls to 13.7%
A significant drop from May’s 18.4% due to lower food and non-food price levels. Food inflation now at 16.3%.
Cedi Outlook Remains Positive
Despite a slight weekly dip, the cedi has gained 21.7% year-to-date. The retail rate stands at GH¢12.70 to $1.
Energy Sector Levy Resumes July 16
GRA announces the full implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025.
NATIONAL | POLITICS
Parliament Approves $360M World Bank Facility
Funding targets economic recovery, macroeconomic stability, and inflation control. Some MPs criticize it as a disguised loan.
Survey: Living Standards Improve Under Mahama
59% of Ghanaians say their lives are better than a year ago. 70% believe Ghana is headed in the right direction.
Afrikania Mission Protests Exclusion
The group criticizes the government for omitting African Traditional Religion leaders from the July 1st National Prayer Day.
Mahama Launches 24-Hour Economy
The 24-hour economy policy aims to improve productivity in agriculture, services, and manufacturing through round-the-clock operations and digital infrastructure.
Mahama Leads National Prayer and Thanksgiving Day
Held at State House, the event brought together Christian leaders to pray for national peace and prosperity.
An Accra Circuit Court has sentenced evangelist Patricia Asiedua, popularly known as Nana Agradaa, to 15 years in prison for defrauding by false pretenses and fined GH¢300 for charlatanic advertisement with a default sentence of 30 additional days. This follows a history of legal issues dating back to 2021, including operating an unlicensed TV station and promoting her controversial "Sika Gari" money-doubling ritual.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
USAID Officially Closed
The U.S. aid agency has been shut down, drawing criticism from former Presidents Obama and Bush. Experts warn of global health impacts.
Europe Suffers Record Heatwave
Spain and England recorded their hottest June ever. Temperatures reached 34.7 °C in London. Wildfires and deaths reported across Europe.
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