Ghana has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. It is the first country in Sub Saharan Africa to eliminate the painful and potentially blinding eye condition trachoma. 

Garu and Tempane -In the scorching Upper East Region of Ghana, the dry seasons are long and for kilometres around there is nothing but barren, dry earth. Here, in some areas, it is not uncommon for half the female population to migrate to the country's south in search of work, often taking their young children with them.

Monrovia -Kofi Annan, the former secretary general of the United Nations died Saturday at the age of 80, leaving an indelible mark on the world as the only black African to ascend at the top of the world body.

Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,

Kofi Annan (80) was an important historical figure who played a critical role in many key events of the 1990s and 2000s. His death is therefore an opportunity to both celebrate his life and to begin honestly assessing his contributions to the world.