Clove and garlic spiced chicken

• Clove and garlic baked chicken garnished with thyme

Ingredients

For 4 servings

4 chicken thighs
salt, to season
pepper, to season
mixed herb, to season
3 shallots, chopped
40 cloves, garlic, unpeeled
½ cup of white wine
3 sprigs fresh parsley
¾ cup chicken stock (180 mL)

Preparation

Pre-heat the oven to 180°C (350°F)
Season the chicken with the salt, pepper and mixed herbs. Set aside.
Heat some oil in a large pan and sear the chicken for about 10-15 minutes evenly on each side, until golden brown.
Take the chicken out and set aside.
Add the shallots and cook down in the remaining juices for about 5 minutes over a low-medium heat.
Add the garlic andground cloves and gently cook them for about 2 minutes.
Pour in the white wine and gently cook so that it reduces slightly.
Add the chicken, parsley sprigs followed by the chicken stock.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve with rice or any dish of your choice
Enjoy!

Malnutrition in Ghana: A policy crisis hiding in plain sight

Let's fight malnutrition in Ghana

For many Ghanaians, “malnutrition” is often misunderstood as simply a lack of food. But nutrition experts say the reality is far more complex and far more urgent. It is not just about being hungry. It’s about not getting the right nutrients at the right time, especially for children under five and pregnant women. While the consequences are dire, the real danger lies in how little political attention the issue receives.

According to the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey, 12 per cent of children are underweight, and 6 per cent suffer from wasting, the most life-threatening form of malnutrition. Meanwhile, anaemia affects nearly 50 per cent of women of reproductive age, increasing risks during pregnancy and childbirth.

Nutrition interventions, like vitamin supplementation, school feeding, and treatment for severe malnutrition, are essential to saving lives and securing a healthy population. Yet only 0.4 per cent of the national health budget is allocated to nutrition-specific interventions. Many programs are heavily reliant on foreign aid, which is not only unsustainable but risky. The recent withdrawal of USAID support left a $156 million funding gap, threatening the availability of life-saving nutrition and health services.

The economic cost of this crisis is staggering. Ghana loses an estimated GH₵4.6 billion annually due to the long-term effects of malnutrition on productivity, education, and healthcare. Children who are stunted are more likely to struggle in school, earn less as adults, and suffer from chronic illnesses, all of which lock families into cycles of poverty.

But Ghana can reverse this trajectory. The experience of countries like Rwanda and Peru shows that with strong political commitment, dedicated budget lines, and multisectoral coordination, nutrition outcomes can improve dramatically.

That’s where the Nourish Ghana Project comes in. Led by Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) Organisation, the project aims to raise awareness and push for policy reform through advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and media mobilisation.