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Why You Should Avoid Wearing Headphones While Driving
Headphones have been considerably developed over the years. They come in various forms and are used to listen to music, audio messages, and so on. There are so many things you should not do while driving, and this includes texting, shaving, drinking, and wearing headphones.
Wearing headphones while driving is a dangerous practice that can distract you from the road and limit your ability to hear what’s going on around you.
You should avoid listening to music with headphones, at least on both ears. This is because drivers can’t hear anything around them clearly when they wear headphones. They don’t easily hear the sound of horns or emergency sirens. Having your ears filled with music instead of being able to hear what’s going on around you is very distracting. It will also makes it more difficult for you to react quickly in an emergency situation because you may not hear an important sound or warning from another vehicle.
Everything will only lead to accidents and near misses, both of which are fatal for drivers and their passengers, and as more people drive with their ears plugged with headphones, the number of accidents may increase unless its use is completely avoided while driving.
Therefore, you should be aware of the dangers of doing so. Avoid it if at all possible due to the dangers it poses to both pedestrians and other drivers.
Source: gh.opera.news
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Seek healthcare at facilities where nursing services are available – Ministry of Health
As a result of the ongoing strike action by the Ghana Registered Nurses and
Midwives Association (GRNMA), it has become imperative for the Ministry of
Health to implement additional measures to mitigate any inconvenience that has been caused.
According to the Ministry, in a statement, it has through all appropriate channels, led negotiations to ensure the smooth approval and implementation of the
new Conditions of Service.
Against this backdrop, the statement added that in line with the Ministry’s policy to ensure healthy population for national development, it has become necessary to make provisions to fill the gaps created as a result of the strike.
Consequently, the Ministry has urged the general public to continue seeking healthcare services at various health facilities, including those where nursing services remain available, to ensure their health needs are met.
They Ministry also attached a link of health facilities across the country in the statement.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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MTN, Telecel & AT to increase value of data bundles effective Tuesday, July 1, 2025
The Minister for Communication and Digital Innovation, Sam George, has announced an increase in the value of data bundles by all telecommunication networks in the country.
Speaking at a Meet The Press held today, he said the new directive will take effect from July 1, 2025.
According to him, the implementation date of July 1, is to allow the telcos to recalibrate and reconfigure their systems to reflect the agreed-upon value increases.
He said The new directive will ensure that “AirtelTigo Ghana (AT Ghana): A 10% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network, additionally, the GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 195GB, will now offer 236GB.”
Touching on Telecel Ghana, he said, “A 10% increase in data bundles currently offered by the network, their GH₵400 bundle, which currently offers 90GB, will offer 250GB, effective from July 1.”
On MTN Ghana, the minister said, there would be “a 15% increase in all data bundles currently offered by the network and I am pleased to announce the restoration of GH₵399 bundle, which currently has been changed to GH₵350 that offers 92.88GB, will hence be reinstated to 214GB for GH₵399.”
Sam George has also urged the operators to invest in the quality of their network to ensure customers are better served.
He charged the regulator National Communication Authority (NCA) to strictly monitor the changes.
The minister expressed appreciation to the CEOs of the various companies for close collaboration over the last four months.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
