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Authorities’ actions/reaction after publication of story

Corruption cases at the Passport Office with middle men.

Following the publication of the story, there was massive reaction from the citizens on the issue. The passport office denounced the story and underlined that the article makes people think that the office too is at the core of the corruption allegations.

The illegal business of street medicines.

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The journalist was informed from some sources that the National Committee for the Fight Against illegal Medicines met to discuss some of the issues that he raised in his writing. He was also informed that body planned to reach out to him on the side of the organisation of the 2019 Campaign for the fight against street medicines.

Production and commercialisation of fake medicines in Ghana.

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There was a huge reaction from citizens on social media about how worrying the situation is for the health of populations.

Need for sign language interpreters in schools.

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There was a huge reaction from citizens on social media about how worrying the situation is for the health of populations.

Street medicines in Dakar

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Due to the sensitivity of the issue, most of the reactions were private. The journalist was contacted by a former minister who indicated that it is difficult for the state to react to the situation because there is a powerful lobby behind the street medicine Business.

Alleged witches not having access to health care.

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There has been no reaction from the state. However, a team of doctors from the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital has contacted the journalist on how to step in. The team intends to visit the facility, screen the women, and supply medical consumables.

Recent cars bought at the National Identification Authority (NIA) not being used due to tiny faults after short term usage.

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The NIA issued a statement denouncing the story as not based on facts, however they indicated that steps are being taken to repair some of the vehicles for public usage.

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The non-respect of the child marriage Code.

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Following the publication of the story, officials organised the last convening that was needed to move forward with the implementation of the revised family code needed for the fight against child marriage.

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Sexual abuse of girls with intellectual disabilities.

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There has been no official reaction.

The issue of Bad road in Gomoa West.

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MP of the region reacted in a follow up story and indicated that his re-election depends on the construction of a new road for the community.

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No completion of Hospital building.

Authorities reacted by saying that work for the completion of the building will be completed soon.

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Non-payment of royalties by mining companies.

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There has been no official reaction.

No brain scanner for stroke patients in public hospitals in Burkina Faso.

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Brain scannersat Yalgado Hospital has been repaired and new radiology equipment purchased. Follow up published in paper N*400 published on June 25, 2019 on L’ÉVÈNMENT.

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Corruption during election campaigns.

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Thirsty Dams in Ghana.

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Reaction from the President of Ghana.

Abandoned Community hospital building.

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Reaction form authorities who indicated that they are going to refurbish the hospital and send doctors for the operationalisation of the facility by early 2020.

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Shoddy Works in road constructions.

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The ministry of infrastructure requested his prosecutor to conduct an investigation into the matter and submit a report. The investigation was not done. The Journalist wrote a follow up article to request for the special prosecutor’s investigation report. But unfortunately officials did not respond.

Health officials extorting patients.

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Story won second best anti-corruption award. There is alawsuit against the doctors extorting money from patients.

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Environmental Pollution in Bargny and Migname.

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There has been no official reaction from authorities.

Open defecation and health implications for the populations.

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Officials underlined that before the next elections, toilets will be built and that they are expecting funds from the government.

Lack of equipment in the community hospital of Matam.

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There has been no official reaction from officials.

Cases of Corruption in the acquisition of lands in rural areas.

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Officials contacted the community leader for a discussion on the issue. The journalist is currently doing a follow up.

Sales of public contracts to individuals.

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Policemen extorting drivers in the streets of Dakar.

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There has been no official reaction from officials.

Poor state of classrooms in community schools.

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There has been no official reaction from officials.

The considerable delays and the increase of cost in the construction of a road in the city of Ouagadougou.

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Officials have not yet responded to the story.