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Mad rush for hydrogen peroxide despite price hike
Following the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, some Ghanaians have aggressively resorted to hydrogen peroxide which is said to be an antidote to the deadly disease by gargling.
This had created artificial shortage of the traditional oral hygiene fluid (hydrogen peroxide) at the drug stores and markets.
But the Lead Researcher on hydrogen peroxide, Rev. Emeritus Professor Andrews Seth Ayettey had warned that, its wrong use, might not yield any positive results as such users should stick to the correct measurement for the desired impact.
One of the preventive mixtures that have been discovered to help prevent the further spread of COVID-19 is the hydrogen peroxide.
Eight frontline nurses in the COVID-19 Management Team at a District Hospital in Accra who are said to have used hydrogen peroxide have not contracted the disease and had also tested negative to the disease.
According to a dependable source, the demand for hydrogen peroxide had gone high in some pharmacies as a result of the new discovery.
“Although prices haven’t changed at some reputable pharmacies like Parker Pharmacy at Korle Bu which still sells it at GH₵5.50p, the commodity is out of stock as I speak”, the source said.
However, some pharmacies, due to the high demand, have increased the price of hydrogen peroxide to GH₵12.00 which is twice the actual price, as compared with when it had not been discovered as a remedy for COVID-19.
Speaking to “The Spectator”, the source stressed that, “prices of hydrogen peroxide would continue to go high in some pharmacies, now that it has been said to be out of stock and demand is still very high”.
According to Mr Samuel Affuma, Pharmacist at Top Pill, Dzorwulu Branch, they had about 20 bottles of hydrogen peroxide on Friday, January 22, 2021 but as of Monday, January 25, 2021 everything was sold out.
He was emphatic that some enquiries he made revealed that some people drank the substance every morning upon hearing that it could cure COVID-19.
He stressed the need for the public to be educated more on the use of hydrogen peroxide especially on the television to avoid any complications because people were drinking the mixture instead of gargling and that this was very dangerous.
By: Blessing Boniface
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) says it generated US$1.011 billion in foreign exchange from its artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) gold trade operations in October 2026.
According to the GoldBod, the entire amount was sold to authorised commercial banks through its GoldBod GoFX platform to support stability in the foreign exchange market.
In an announcement issued on Monday, November 2, the Board projected to generate US$1.2 billion in foreign exchange from its ASM gold trade operations in November.
It added that US$800 million of the projected amount would be made available to commercial banks to support foreign exchange market stability.
GoldBod said the sales would be conducted through its GoFX platform in line with the approved FX Sales and Intermediation Framework to ensure transparency, fairness and regulatory compliance.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to generating foreign exchange for the country and supporting the Bank of Ghana’s foreign reserve accumulation under the Ghana Accelerated National Reserve Accumulation Policy (GANRAP).
By: Jacob Aggrey
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has opened applications for members interested in contesting as its parliamentary candidates in the 2028 general elections.
In a statement issued on Thursday, October 29, 2026, the party said interested members must declare their intention to contest between Sunday, November 1, and Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
According to the statement signed by the party’s Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, prospective candidates must complete an online form within the specified period.
The party said a non-refundable application fee of GH¢5,000 would be charged to each prospective candidate.
It added that all applicants would undergo vetting and screening to determine their eligibility to contest on the party’s ticket.
The NPP announced plans to organise capacity-building workshops for prospective candidates in December 2026. The workshops will be held across the Northern, Middle and Southern zones, with details of the venues to be announced later.
The party stressed that the guidelines would apply to all prospective candidates, including sitting NPP Members of Parliament who wish to contest again.
It further warned aspirants against starting campaign activities following the opening of the application process.
According to the statement, the existing directive prohibiting campaign activities remains in force until the party gives official clearance.
It cautioned that anyone who violates the directive would face appropriate sanctions under the party’s constitution and regulations.
The NPP said the process was designed to promote fairness, transparency and equal opportunities for all aspirants as it prepares to select candidates for all 276 constituencies ahead of the 2028 elections.
It urged prospective candidates to follow the guidelines and conduct themselves with discipline and respect for one another throughout the process.
The party said its broader objective was to strengthen unity within its ranks and rebuild public confidence ahead of the 2028 general elections.
By: Jacob Aggrey
