The use of seawater as a home remedy for conjunctivitis—an eye infection that causes redness and itching—has been passed down in Ghana for generations. But now scientists and doctors in the country are warning people against the practice, calling… read-more
Ghanaians are crazy about waakye, a local dish prepared by cooking rice and beans with red sorghum leaves. The leaves add flavour and give waakye (pronounced waa-che) its distinctive reddish-brown colour. The leaves are also rich… read-more
Gari (made of dried cassava flakes) is a common food staple in Ghana. Mixed with water, salt, sugar or condensed milk, it can be eaten with soups, or on its own. But go into a big Ghanaian supermarket, and you’re unlikely to find gari on the… read-more
Science Journalism Ghana is a not-for-profit organization aimed at advancing science reporting, promoting African research globally, and catalyzing a paradigm shift in Ghana’s media landscape to foster an informed public in science and development. We have successfully trained two cohorts of journalists, launched a weekly science show, and implemented a quarterly mentorship program. Our next milestone is the inaugural conference on science and development.