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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
Parliament has confirmed that the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, Kwame Ohene Frimpong, has been detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
In a statement signed by the Clerk to Parliament, Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, Parliament said the incident had been brought to the attention of the House leadership.
According to the statement, the Speaker of Parliament and the leadership of the House are currently in contact with Ghana’s Mission in The Hague to gather detailed information about the matter.
Parliament, however, did not disclose the reasons behind the MP’s detention.
“The public will be duly informed appropriately on this matter,” the statement added.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s parliament has marked the 2nd edition of May Day 2026 under the theme “ Welcome Home”.
It was special day meant to celebrate the invaluable support of the workforce, recognizing the commitment, resilience, and contributions of workers to institutional growth and national development.
Delivering the message on behalf of the Speaker, the 1st Deputy Speaker, Bernard Ahiafor, described the theme as very apt, appropriate, and timely, noting that Parliament is more than a workplace, it is a shared home.
He emphasized that we cannot speak about work without speaking about people, reminding everyone that the true measure of our work is the well-being of our people.
He urged that our traditional clothing become an integral part of our everyday clothing, and that our local languages must become integral to our daily lives, interwoven into education and practiced at home.
Referencing Standing Order 63, which captures the use of local language as optional in deliberations, he encouraged a renewed commitment to identity, saying it is significant that we “come home” and present who we are so future generations can inherit a story they can fully tell.
The Clerk, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, in his remarks commended officers for their dedication and devotion to duty, calling on them to go the extra mile and leave legacies.
Echoing the reminder that an unexamined life is not worth living, he described the event as an invitation to reconnect with our roots through cultural revival.
The Deputy Clerk, C&FMS, Dr. Gloria Sarku Kumawu, urged all not to forget their roots, the people behind the stories of ministries, industries, and the strides made both in-house and beyond.
What began last year has now become a meaningful tradition, showcasing Ghanaian heritage, fostering unity, and encouraging innovation under the principle of diversity for unity and diversity for progress, she added.
The gathering brought together leadership, public officials, and staff across all levels, along with the media, standing as a unifying platform that honored service, celebrated culture, and reaffirmed a shared commitment to national development.
