Serving The Ghanaian Chicago Community
Friday, July 3, 2026
A devastating rocket attack struck the Ghana Battalion position “UNP 5-42” in Lebanon on Tuesday, injuring four Ghanaian soldiers who are part of the United Nations peacekeeping mission. The rocket, believed to have been fired by non-state actors within Lebanon, hit the base near the border with Israel, causing damage […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has pledged $10 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) to launch the Health Impact Investment Platform (HIIP), a revolutionary initiative aimed at strengthening primary healthcare and climate resilience in low- and middle-income countries. This significant contribution was announced on the […]
The world is facing a staggering reality: over 800 million adults are now living with diabetes, a number that has quadrupled since 1990. This alarming rise is primarily driven by increasing obesity, unhealthy food marketing, lack of physical activity, and economic hardship, according to WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. […]
The world is facing a disturbing trend in measles cases, with a 20% increase in 2023, totaling 10.3 million cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This surge is primarily driven by inadequate immunization coverage globally. Despite the availability […]
Tomorrow, November 14th, marks World Diabetes Day, a crucial reminder of the impact of this chronic disease on millions of lives worldwide. Diabetes affects 1 in 10 adults globally, causing blood sugar levels to surge due to insufficient insulin production or ineffective insulin use. Common symptoms of diabetes include excessive […]
