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Christmas chicken and eggs could cost more this year. Poultry farmers in Greater Accra expect prices to rise by at least 15% before Christmas, blaming imported feed and freight costs. Farmers sell a crate of eggs for GH¢40–45. What does a crate cost where you live?
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Ghana Poultry Prices to Rise 15% by Christmas

Ghana poultry prices to rise 15% by Christmas.

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A survey of 159 kindergarten teachers in Sagnerigu found most lacked formal training in play-based learning.
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A Ghana study of 100 pregnant women links poor sleep to higher inflammation in preeclampsia.
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23% of Ghanaian women aged 15–49 were obese in 2022, up from 9.9% in 2003.
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About one in six adults aged 50+ in Ghana reported extreme fatigue in a 2023 GSS survey sample. It rises to 44.4% among those with an illness or injury.
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If you take 1,000 people from poor households and another 1,000 from wealthy households, you would expect to find about 17 people with epilepsy among the poor, compared with just 6 among the wealthy. That’s nearly 3 times as many.
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Epilepsy Hits The Poorest Three Times Harder In Two Greater Accra Districts, Survey Finds

Epilepsy affects almost 9 in 1,000 people in two Greater Accra districts, and is three times more common in the poorest homes.

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Our mothers have come far. In 1993, 4 in 10 Ghanaian women gave birth in hospitals. Today it’s 9 in 10.
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Births In Ghana's Health Facilities Have Doubled Since 1993, But Poorer And Rural Mothers Still Lag

Births in Ghana's health facilities rose from 42.3% in 1993 to 85.4% in 2022, but poorer and rural mothers still lag.

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Ghana imports about 47% of the rice it consumes. Fitch Solutions warns El Niño could threaten crop yields in October–December 2026.
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Ghana's fishing industry shrank 24.7% in Q2 2026 vs Q2 2025, per Ghana Statistical Service figures. Agriculture overall grew 3.9%. #Ghana #StatsGH
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Ghana has set the cocoa farmer price at GHS 42,400 per tonne for the new season. 🌱
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Minister Ablakwa says Ghana spent GHS 49.7 million to bring 1,964 citizens home from South Africa; opposition MPs question the accounts. statsgh.com/public-finance/a…

Ablakwa Details GHS 49.7 Million South Africa Evacuation Spending

Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister detailed GHS 49.72 million spent evacuating 1,964 citizens from South Africa, refuting accountability claim

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A September survey found Ghanaian microfinance banks charging 31% to 40% interest on loans, while most big banks charged 10% to 15%. statsgh.com/banking-and-fina…

Small Businesses Face 40% Interest Rates Despite Easing Inflation

Ghana's small businesses face up to 40% interest rates from microfinance banks, hindering growth despite easing inflation.

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Ghana's auditors reported GHS 7.69 billion in public financial irregularities in 2025, down from GHS 20.72 billion in 2024. statsgh.com/public-finance/g…

Ghana Reduces Financial Irregularities by 62.9% to GHS 7.69 Billion

Ghana cut public financial irregularities by 62.9% to GHS 7.69 billion in 2025, Deputy Finance Minister confirms.

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In a survey of over 26,000 people, Ghanaian market traders said they would pay GHS 25 a day for insurance, the NIC reports. statsgh.com/banking-and-fina…

Ghanaian Traders Willing to Pay GHS 25 Daily for Market Fire Insurance

Ghanaian market traders are willing to pay GHS 25 daily for insurance, a National Insurance Commission survey reveals.

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President Mahama says Ghana plans to invest US$10 billion in farming, factories and other industries over four years under its New Economy plan. statsgh.com/macroeconomy/gha…

Ghana Unveils GHS 140 Billion New Economy Programme to Boost Local Industry

Ghana launches GHS 140 billion New Economy Programme to boost local industry and create jobs.

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Ghanaians, businesses and public bodies owed banks GHS 128.3 billion in loans by August 2026, up by nearly GHS 33 billion from a year earlier.
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Ghana's Credit Growth Surges 34% to GHS 128.3 Billion by August 2026

Ghana's credit growth soared 34.6% to GHS 128.3 billion by August 2026, driven by private and public sector lending.

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