The National Chairman of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, says the party's flagbearer, John Mahama, will not engage in a presidential debate with Dr Mahamudu Bawumia because it would be a "completely worthless exercise."

Colleges of Education deserted as CETAG strike persists. Students of Colleges of Education are beginning to take their destinies into their own hands as the strike by their teachers enters its 64th day, with no hope in sight for a resolution. Scores of students have left for home, while the few remaining on campus are demanding closure to ease the burden of rent, feeding, and other costs.

Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference concerned about the rising political tension ahead of the December elections, as both the NDC and NPP have boycotted peace talks initiated by the bishops.

The National Democratic Conference youth manifesto launch.

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is set to reopen its dialysis centre next week after receiving essential consumables for treatment.

The centre had been closed for 13 days without prior notice, prompting renal patients to threaten to picket after seeking care from private facilities.

Some children with haemophilia are left bedridden following a three-month delay in the delivery of blood components responsible for the clotting of blood. According to parents of children with the condition, the Food and Drugs Authority has delayed in releasing documents to facilitate the importation of the donor-sponsored medication.

Joy FM Afternoon News Bulletin

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