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A motorcade of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan was involved in a road crash in the capital, Abuja. The Wednesday evening accident claimed the lives of two policemen attached to him. It occurred when Mr Jonathan, who is a special envoy of the regional bloc Ecowas, was leaving the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to his residence in the city. His spokesman Ikechukwu Eze told the BBC that the former president was not personally affected in the accident. Mr Jonathan has expressed deep sadness over the unfortunate tragic death of the two police officers, the spokesman said in a statement. Mr…

Some passengers on board a mini commercial ‘trotro’ bus and a taxi cab sustained injuries when a trailer loaded with bags of cashew fell on the vehicles at the Airport Roundabout in Kumasi. The trailer is said to have failed when it was braking but managed to control the steering until it rammed into Airport Roundabout. According to an eyewitness, the trailer driver intended to use the Roundabout as a guard to avoid injuring others. But instead of reversing, the trotro and taxi drivers decided to cross quickly and were caught up in the accident. About 10 persons occupying the…

A grim milestone has been crossed today in the war in Ukraine – more than 100 attacks on health care verified by WHO since the start of the war on February 24. The attacks so far have claimed 73 lives and injured 51. Of the current total of 103 attacks, 89 have impacted health facilities and 13 have impacted transport, including ambulances. “We are outraged that attacks on health care are continuing. Attacks on health care are a violation of international humanitarian law, said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, at a press conference. “Peace is the only way forward.…

Health Officials of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly have effected the arrest of four persons in Old Fadama for operating pan latrines. These are make-shift toilet facilities made of wood. Patrons would have to squat on a perforated wooden platform and ease themselves into a basin. The raw excreta is usually dumped into the stagnant Korle Lagoon. Due to the adverse impact on the health of the residents, the AMA in 2020 outlawed it. However, despite several warnings to discontinue its operation, the culprits were operating the latrines, hence the arrest on Thursday. While visiting Old Fadama for a round of…

A security guard with mining company Adamus Resources Limited in the Western Region is currently battling for his life after he was shot by unknown persons while discharging his duties. Paul Gyetuah is reported to have received gunshot wounds in the head, eye and shoulder. The incident happened a day after the scuffle between state security personnel and supporters of illegal miners who were being arraigned at the Nkroful Magistrate Court. In an interview with JoyNews, the Head of Security for the Company, Alhassan Muniru, stated that similar incidents have occurred where illegal miners invaded the firm’s premises. He added…

Riots associated with mineral concession struggles in Ghana result in dire consequences for the nation, in terms of loss of investor confidence and political instability. These conflicts are serious national security issues that the government should upscale its game to deal with them immediately. I therefore call on the President, Nana Akufo Addo to ensure that the heads of law enforcement institutions in Ghana, including the IGP, Interior Minister, Chief Justice, Attorney-General and the National Security Minister execute their constitutionally sanctioned duties diligently and effectively devoid of favouritism and selective justice. Again, the Lands and Natural Resources Minister and his…

Almost the entire global population (99%) breathes air that exceeds WHO air quality limits, and threatens their health.  A record number of over 6000 cities in 117 countries are now monitoring air quality, but the people living in them are still breathing unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide, with people in low and middle-income countries suffering the highest exposures. The findings have prompted the World Health Organization to highlight the importance of curbing fossil fuel use and taking other tangible steps to reduce air pollution levels. Released in the lead-up to World Health Day, which this year…

Risk perception is fundamentally a subjective matter – no matter how hard analysts strive to make the topic objective the fact remains that, as Oscar Wilde  once said, ‘A truth ceases to be a truth as soon as two people perceive it.’ Talking about the Degree Of Control Voluntary risks get more readily accepted than those that are imposed. For example, someone who believes that wearing a helmet at a construction site follows all the rules and guidelines that are instructed by the safety professionals – one takes pride in continuing with the same. But the same person, when standing…

Connecting with your fellow occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals is an important part of IOSH membership. It helps you keep your finger on the pulse of what’s happening in your region and/or industry and gain valuable support, career development opportunities and more. Here’s a reminder of what our branches and specialist groups can do for you – and how to get involved. What are IOSH branches? Our branches strengthen the relationship between IOSH and the global OSH community at a local level. They offer members the chance to make valuable contacts and develop their learning through a calendar of activities, such…

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, an observance the National Safety Council brings to national attention by sharing safe driving resources and personal safety stories. NSC urges all people to be attentive behind the wheel and just drive during April — and throughout the year. Preliminary estimates show more than 46,000 people died in preventable crashes on U.S. roads in 2021, a 9% increase over 2020. While causation is not yet detailed, reckless behaviors such as speeding, lack of seat belt use and distracted driving all continue to plague our roads. Mobile devices and in-vehicle systems are often the culprit in…