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Outbreak of Anthrax: MOFA bans movement of animals within Binduri
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MoFA) has banned the movement of animals within, into, and out of the Binduri District in the Upper East Region, following the confirmation of a case of the Anthrax disease in the area.
Anthrax is a zoonotic disease caused by bacteria in livestock and is transferable from animals to humans.
A statement signed and issued by the sector minister, Bryan Acheampong, in Accra, yesterday, prohibited the consumption of animals found dead from the affected areas.
“The public is further advised to observe vigilance, purchase meat from only certified abattoirs and promptly report animal deaths to the nearest veterinary unit or health facility in the affected area,” it said.
The statement said a sample analysis at the laboratory of the Veterinary Services Directorate confirmed the current case, adding that the case was limited to the district with a high possibility of spreading to other areas.
It advised the public to contact the officers of the Veterinary Services Directorate and the National Food Safety Laboratory for professional guidance in all suspected cases on this matter.
The statement assured the general public, that, it is taking all the necessary steps to contain the disease.
It is recalled that more than 100 people who ate the carcass of anthrax-infected cow in the Binduri District were suspected of having contracted the disease.
A press release signed by the Upper East Regional Veterinary Officer, Dr Henry Nii Ayi Anang, on Friday, said four cattle and 20 sheep had died of anthrax in a suburb of Binduri District since May 21 and over 100 people ate the carcass of the anthrax-infected cow, according to information gathered from the community.
One person is reportedly dead from a suspected case of anthrax, after consuming the infected animal while 11 people were showing symptoms of cutaneous lesions on hands and faces, diarrhoea, and stomach pains.
By Times Reporter
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
