Half a century ago, in the drug industry’s golden era, we were bestowed with countless pills to lower blood pressure, control blood sugar and get rid of infections. But today it costs about $1bn to bring a new medicine to market, a process that can take 15 years. The industry faces multiple crises as budgets are squeezed and tough scientific challenges loom. Academics and patients’ groups... 

Key facts Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for 7.6 million deaths (around 13% of all deaths) in 2008 (1). Lung, stomach, liver, colon and breast cancer cause the most cancer deaths each year. The most frequent types of cancer differ between men and women. About 30% of cancer deaths are due to the five leading behavioral and dietary risks: high body mass index, low fruit and... 

The Headmaster of Esiama Secondary Technical Senior High School, Mr. Moses K. Yankey, has appealed to the government, non-governmental organizations and public-spirited organizations to help address the numerous challenges facing the school.   He told the GNA in an interview that the school lacked accommodation, with students lodging in hostels that charge exorbitant rent, compelling students to crowd... 

Omanhen of Enyanmaim Traditional Area in Ajumako-Enyan-Essian District, Okofo Amoako-Bondam III has donated 13 computers to seven Primary Schools and four Junior Secondary Schools in his area. Speaking at the ceremony Okofo Amoako-Bondam, a retired Diplomat and Chairman of the University of Education, Winneba, Council said no body was born learned. He said knowledge was acquired through learning and... 

  Mr Samuel Oppong, National Coordinator of Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) National Coordinator of Computerised School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS), Mr Samuel Oppong, on Tuesday said results of the 2012 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) would be ready by July 30 for placements in August.   He said the list of all successful candidates and... 

Many people say Ghana is expensive; cost of living so high that one would have to sweat well for survival. Even former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings, has also observed this. Prices of goods and services are skyrocketing daily, making life increasingly unbearable for the ordinary Ghanaian.   There have been incessant public agitations against government for having shown little commitment... 

Key facts About 16 million adolescent girls give birth every year – most in low- and middle-income countries. An estimated three million girls aged 15-19 undergo unsafe abortions every year. In low- and middle-income countries, complications from pregnancy and childbirth are a leading cause of death among girls aged 15-19 years. Stillbirths and newborn deaths are 50% higher among infants of adolescent... 

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) says the outstanding salaries of 15,000 teachers have been paid. The teachers were cut off from their monthly salaries for two years due to Government’s inability to meet the financial demand. In an interview with Citi News the General Secretary of GNAT, Peter Korda said the last batch of payment would be affected by the end of May. He said the... 

The administrator of Valley View University, Mr Okyere Darko, has declared that Rastafarians are abnormal people and are therefore not welcomed or admitted into the university no matter how qualified they are academically. The administrator made the declaration on the Boiling Pot segment of the award-winning Taxi Driver reggae show hosted by Blakk Rasta. Mr. Okyere Darko was reacting to comments... 

Moses Asaga, Minister of Employment & Social Welfare The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) condemns in strong terms the statement of Hon. Moses Asaga the Minister of Employment and Social Welfare that, “It’s because of the proliferation of university colleges in this country… admitting mediocre students,” that is why there is graduate joblessness. He furthered that, “everybody...