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Veterinary Services advises:Report high morbidity,mortality of birds on farms
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Poultry farmers have been advised to promptly report to the Veterinary Services anytime they see high morbidity and mortality of birds on their farms.
This, according to experts, would ensure quick intervention and help curb the spread of the Avian virus (Bird flu).
Bird flu is a viral zoonotic disease of chicken, turkey, guinea fowl, and other avian species, especially migratory waterfowl.
The disease is of public health importance because it can affect human beings as well.
The virus since July this year has killed about 100,000 birds in some regions, and affected farmers look up to government for assistance.
However, the Veterinary Services indicate that the previous weeks had seen a significant decline in the number of cases recorded across the country.
Our photographer, Mr Geoffery Buta, visited some farms in Accra to capture some officers providing support to some farmers while helping to dispose of some dead birds.
Veterinary officers say there was more to be done to contain the disease, but attributed the decline so far to the adherence to safety measures by the farmers.
Greater Accra, Ashanti, Western, Western North, Volta, Central and Upper West regions had all recorded cases of bird flu.
There has been a ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from neighbouring countries as part of measures to help curb the spread of the disease.
Government had given indication of meeting the compensation request of farmers, but it is unclear how soon the request would be met.
Ghana had outbreaks of Avian Influenza in 2007, 2015, 2016 and 2018.
Parliament has clarified public commentary on social media regarding a notice on its notice board that read “No Vacancy for National Service Personnel 2026/2027. Kindly go for reposting.”
In a statement, signed by the Director of Media Relations, David Sebastian Damoah, Parliament said the notice has been misconstrued and was not a policy statement, a freeze on national service placements, or a change in its support for the National Service Scheme.
According to Parliament, the notice was a routine administrative message to prospective personnel who reported to the House, informing them that it has received more personnel than it can accommodate for the 2026/2027 service year and that they should seek reposting to other institutions.
It said it remains committed to the National Service Scheme and values the contribution of service personnel to its work, and regrets any confusion or inconvenience the wording may have caused.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian public advocate Hopeson Yaovi Adorye has been elected to the Board of Directors of the World Taxpayers Association (WTA).
The election took place on Sunday, October 5, 2026, during the Association’s conference in Kraków, Poland.
His election marks a significant addition to his international leadership portfolio and provides a platform for Ghanaian and African perspectives to contribute to global discussions on taxpayer rights, responsible taxation, transparency and prudent management of public resources.
Reacting to his election, Mr. Adorye expressed appreciation to the leadership and members of the WTA for the confidence reposed in him.
“I am deeply honoured by this confidence and conscious of the responsibility that comes with it. Taxpayers are at the heart of every economy, and they deserve fairness, transparency, accountability and value for the taxes they pay. I look forward to working with colleagues from across the world to strengthen the voice of taxpayers and promote responsible fiscal governance,” he said.
According to him, taxation should not be viewed solely as a mechanism for raising government revenue, but also as an important component of the social contract between citizens and the state.
Mr. Adorye said governments have a responsibility to ensure taxes are collected fairly and public resources are utilised efficiently to deliver quality infrastructure, healthcare, education, security and other essential services.
His election also creates an opportunity to bring African experiences into international conversations on taxation and public expenditure.
Mr. Adorye, who is Executive Director of Taxpayers League Ghana, has previously served as Global Board Chairman of the International Youth Network for UN Security Council Resolution 2250, an NGO associated with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
He is expected to use his new role to champion fiscal accountability, taxpayer education, good governance and stronger citizen participation in public financial management.
