The Leadership of United Parcel Service (UPS), one of the largest and most trusted global shipping & logistics companies worldwide has donated 16 portable ultra cold chain freezers to the Ministry of Health to help in the storage of covid-19 vaccines which requires very low temperatures. According to the Manager of UPS Africa Special Project, Bassey Anari, the move forms part of the organization's social and corporate responsibilities of supporting people and entities with their widow's mite. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/social-media-reacts-to-first-lady-rejecting-allowances-and-refunding-all-public-funds-already-paid Addressing Journalists on Tuesday, Mr. Bassey Anari said "UPS has a tradition. The tradition is to give back to the people, where we operate our business. It is the people that need the business to work therefore we need to also give back to them, especially at this time where we are all going through this troubling covid-19" He added that UPS will ensure that it takes care of the people to ensure that each individual is safe and well. READ ALSOl https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/first-lady-rejects-allowances-decides-to-refund-all-public-funds-already-paid-to-her "It is an honor to give our widow's mite to the people of Ghana in respect of the pfizer" He thanked the Minister for Health, Kwaku Agyeman Manu the opportunity to support the country with 16 portable ultra cold chain freezers. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/darkoa-newman-pens-down-lovely-70th-birthday-message-to-first-lady-rebecca-akufo-addo-pictures He added that his outfit will keep working with the Ministry and keep Ghanaians safe. On his part, the Minister of Health, Kwaku Agyeman-Man said "I will want to extend the appreciation of the President and Government to UPS for your support. Throughout, the battle, we have not fought alone, we have had massive support from UPS" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-mind-dey-for-you-first-lady-tells-president-akufo-addo He reminded the gathering of UPS' eminence support to the country when it received its first batch of Covid-19 vaccines to a place of storage. He further lauded the Leadership of UPS adding that their gesture is once worth remembering READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/second-lady-to-refund-allowances-given-her-since-2017 "This morning, UPS has given us 16 freezers that can store ultra-low vaccines at cool temperatures" he said. The Minister also hinted that the 16 portable freezers will be shared equally among the regions adding that once the country receives the remaining vaccines, it can easily distribute them for cooler storage for its use. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/first-lady-rejects-allowances-decides-to-refund-all-public-funds-already-paid-to-her He assured the Leadership of UPS that the freezers will be well utilized to serve it's intended purpose. Manager of the Expanded Programme On Immunization, Dr. Kwame Amponsa-Achiano in an exclusive interview with Thinknewsonline.com noted that the freezers will help ease the work of health workers. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/social-media-reacts-to-first-lady-rejecting-allowances-and-refunding-all-public-funds-already-paid He was confident that the freezers will be well maintained and kept in good working condition. Touching on the new Delta Variant, Dr. Amponsa-Achiano said "Whatever variant arises can cause problems and we should anticipate for more different variants coming in the future. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/chief-justice-dismisses-5million-bribery-allegations He reminded the public to stick to the protocols meted out by the Akufo-Addo Government and the Ministry of Health adding that if Ghanaians, abide by the rules, it can help stop the spread of the disease. "So the take-home message is, we should be cautious. We should not rely on getting more variants before we adhere to the protocols. We need to be mindful irrespective of the variant" he concluded. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/scrap-dealers-will-leave-agbogbloshie-henry-quartey Below are videos and some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Second Lady, Her Excellency Samira Bawumia is set to refund all allowances paid to her since the assumption of office in 2017. In a communique signed by a Senior Aide to her office, Kwame Twum Esq, it said "The Second Lady, H.E Samira Bawumia in consultation with H.E The Vice President, will refund all allowances paid to her since 2017 and will not accept any monies allocated to her pursuant to the recommendations of the Prof. Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu committee as approved by Parliament on 6th January 2021" READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/first-lady-rejects-allowances-decides-to-refund-all-public-funds-already-paid-to-her The statement further noted that the Second Lady remains committed to the service of the nation to deliver humanitarian interventions and initiatives in the areas of health, education, and economic empowerment. Her action comes after the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo refunded all monies allocated to her. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/social-media-reacts-to-first-lady-rejecting-allowances-and-refunding-all-public-funds-already-paid The payment of salaries for the First and Second Lady has generated lots of mixed reactions from the political angle through social media and among the populace. Below is a copy of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Some scores of social media users have expressed mixed reactions over Ghana's First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo's decision to reject allowances and decide to refund all public funds already paid to her. In series of tweets sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, Malik Ofori (@malikofori) said "the First Lady must take the money, she earned it legally" Lατιf (@iLatif_) also said "Reject the money to avoid public criticisms, Cashout in private God bless the First Lady" READ ALSOl https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/first-lady-rejects-allowances-decides-to-refund-all-public-funds-already-paid-to-her Nungua Cardi B (@elly_serwaaa1) added "Samira Bawumia seeing the First Lady has refunded the money" Dr. Adel Benson PhD (@be35607) noted "Record holder in Ghana so far; the First Lady actually rejected 889,097.84 cedis. Eiiiii hmmm. How many ladies can do this???" Dr. Sneaker Nyame(Best Shoe Plug) (@SneakerNyame_) said "The First Lady has rejected the Monthly allowance. That’s nice tho." READ ALSO: READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/darkoa-newman-pens-down-lovely-70th-birthday-message-to-first-lady-rebecca-akufo-addo-pictures Nungua Cardi B (@elly_serwaaa1) said "The First Lady has refused to take the money. How many Ghanaian girls will decline 899,000 cedis?" ThePowderGuy (@thepowderguy) also noted, "These politicians want to use First Lady's name to cash out but account holder change password." Background It will be recalled that the office of the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo issued a statement saying she had rejected allowances and has decided to refund all public funds already paid to her since the assumption of office in 2017. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-mind-dey-for-you-first-lady-tells-president-akufo-addo According to the office of the First Lady, Madam Rebecca has also decided not to accept any monies that have been allocated to be paid to her pursuant to the recommendation of the Ntiamoa-Baidu Committee as approved by Parliament. Below are some embedded tweets: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

The Chief Justice, Kwesi Anin-Yeboah has dismissed allegations levelled against him, to the effect, that he demanded a $5million bribe to influence a case pending before the Supreme Court. A letter to the Inspector General of Police July 12, attention the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), and signed by the Judicial Secretary, Justice Cynthia Pamela Addo, said, “His Lordship asserts that he has not demanded or received any money from any person to influence any decision in this matter or any other matter.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-legon-cities-beef-up-technical-team-with-the-appointment-of-maxwell-konadu The letter further indicated that the Chief Justice, “does not know the plaintiff and has not met or seen him anywhere, except in the courtroom when he rises to announce his name when his case is called. His Lordship asserts that he has had no personal interaction either with the plaintiff or his lawyer on this matter or in any other matter.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/knust-suspends-src-elections-following-katanga-and-conti-clash-video A Kumasi-based Lawyer, Akwasi Afrifa, Esq, made the allegation in a letter circulating on social media. The letter is a response to an invitation by the General Legal Council for him to appear before it, in relation to a petition by his former client, Ogyeedom Obranu Kwesi Atta IV, for failing to pay an amount of $75,000 he (Akwasi Afrifa, Esq) owes the latter. Justice Cynthia Pamela Addo noted that records show, that the plaintiff, in the matter of OGYEEDOM OBRANU KWESI ATTA IV V GHANA TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY & LANDS COMMISSION, unsuccessfully petitioned for the recusal of His Lordship the Chief Justice and His Lordship Justice Victor Jones Mawulom Dotse from the matter, on a claim, that they were prejudiced against him. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ejura-gunshot-survivor-has-lost-one-leg-after-amputation-at-kath “The records further show, that the Chief Justice was the only Judge on a panel who recently, on 31 March 2021, dissented in an application at the instance of the plaintiff, Ogyeedom Obranu Kwesi Atta IV in favor of the respondent, Ghana Telecommunications Co. Ltd. The letter from the Judicial Service also noted that “His Lordship is saddened that without any shred of evidence, his name has been dragged into this sordid and potentially criminal matter.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tears-flow-as-tipper-truck-runs-into-tollbooth-kills-two-attendants-on-the-spot-video The Chief Justice has, therefore, requested the Director-General of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service to investigate the matter. Aside from that initiative, Justice Kwesi Anin-Yeboah has directed that a petition be lodged with the Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council in respect of this specific matter. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/first-lady-rejects-allowances-decides-to-refund-all-public-funds-already-paid-to-her “His Lordship is available to assist with all investigations into this matter, while he considers his own civil legal options to ensure that this matter is dealt with to its logical conclusions,” the letter indicated. Source: Myjoyonline

The Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey has stated that the government is still negotiating with scrap dealers around Agbogbloshie to relocate in the coming weeks. The move is coming barely a few weeks after onion sellers were relocated to a modern market at Adjen Kotoku in a bid to decongest the Central Business District. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/pastor-kwame-osei-manukure-set-to-launch-maiden-gospel-album-woye-mame-on-march-21 Speaking on Town Hall Talk with Beatrice Adu, Quartey said: “…We have taken the trouble to ensure that the scrap dealers are also relocated, that is why we are talking to them, and that is why we are kind of conceding to their demands.” He added: “We got them a 10-acre land and they want to go onto a 50-acre land. We are meeting them halfway, so clearly it shows that we are not just moving them.” READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/energy-minister-napo-tasks-ecg-gridco-to-identify-causes-of-dumsor Quartey, who also doubles as the MP for Ayawaso Central, said the government is treading cautiously in its approach in order not to compound the unemployment situation. “But we are also mindful of the fact that things that ordinarily create jobs for people down there, we don’t destroy them.” Read also: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/dr-addo-kufuor-turns-80-ministry-of-interior-ghana-medical-association-celebrates-him Arrest order The minister also issued a stern warning to scrap dealers who engage in the removal of iron rods at some interchanges in the capital to desist from the practice. “That brings to mind the issue of scrap dealers, a few pictures have been sent to me via WhatsApp where scrap dealers now have the effrontery to go below interchanges, and they are now removing the steel under the interchange. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/darkoa-newman-pens-down-lovely-70th-birthday-message-to-first-lady-rebecca-akufo-addo-pictures “This is what I am talking about and very soon we are going to go after them. They do this at odd hours, but we will put plans in place, we will have them arrested by the police and we need the media to join us and ensure they are taken to a court of competent jurisdiction,” he said. Credit: Fred Dzakpata

Information reaching Thinknewsonline.com indicates that the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo has rejected allowances and has decided to refund all public funds already paid to her since the assumption of office in 2017. According to the office of the First Lady, Madam Rebecca has also decided not to accept any monies that have been allocated to be paid to her pursuant to the recommendation of the Ntiamoa-Baidu Committee as approved by Parliament. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/my-mind-dey-for-you-first-lady-tells-president-akufo-addo In a communique signed by the Director of Communications at the office of the First Lady, Korkor Bleboo, it said "In view of this, the First Lady, in consultation with the President of the Republic, has decided to refund all monies paid to her as allowances from the date of the President's assumption of office, i.e, from January 2017 to date, amounting to GHc899,097.84" It hinted that the attention of the First Lady was drawn to the recommendations of the Committee established pursuant to Article 71 of the Constitution (the Prof. Yaa Ntiamoa-Baidu Committee) which among other things, seek to regularise the payment of allowances to the spouses of the current President and Vice President. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/to-institutionalise-payment-of-salaries-to-spouses-of-prez-veep-is-an-attack-to-constitution-ndc It is emerging that Former Heads of State, Presidents, and Vice Presidents, respectively were not left out as part of the privileges due to the President and Vice President under Article 71 of the Constitution. "It is important to state that payment of such allowances existed and was made to previous First Ladies in the course of the 4th Republic, prior to Mrs. Akufo-Addo becoming the First Lady. Mrs. Akufo-Addo did not request to be paid any allowances. She only received that which existed and attached to her status, albeit informally" it added. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/darkoa-newman-pens-down-lovely-70th-birthday-message-to-first-lady-rebecca-akufo-addo-pictures The statement further noted that the rejection is purely her personal decision without prejudice to the rights of others and not to undermine the propriety of the process undertaken by Parliament. Below are copies of the release: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Sad as tipper truck runs into tollbooth; kills two attendants on the spot in a new video. According to reports from TV3, two Tollbooth attendants on the Tema Motorway have been crushed to death by a Tipper Truck. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-legon-cities-beef-up-technical-team-with-the-appointment-of-maxwell-konadu In a video sighted on the net, residents were seen moving to the scene as they attempt to rescue the victims who were trapped in the Tollbooth after the collision. Some of the attendants who were unharmed were also seen wailing over the death of their colleagues while other bystanders film the incident. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/knust-suspends-src-elections-following-katanga-and-conti-clash-video The incident was said to have happened this morning at the Tema Roundabout at the Motorway in Greater Accra. It is still unclear as to how many were injured in the process as well as the condition of the Tipper Truck driver but it has been reported that two people have died. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ejura-gunshot-survivor-has-lost-one-leg-after-amputation-at-kath Watch the video below Credit: 3news.com

If people who retire on their salaries, are not secured and need $5,000,000 to secure their future, why blame the police officer collecting red notes to take care of his present state? When the LAW, read from the book of Hosea 8:7 with caution, do not sow the wind lest you reap the whirlwind, they thought the whirlwind will be bigger and better. Now see the size of the first whirlwind. In many games, sparring partners are needed, I never knew it was also in the law profession. Some judges prefer a sparring lawyer, and can even advise clients where they can get one for them. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/western-region-coda-inspects-ipep-projects-in-jomoro-constituency-pics Whether it went HOME, or to ROME, some 1:0 scoreline can be more painful than 7:0 or 9:0 combined !!! Yesterday, Lawyer Amaliba came, today Lawyer, Ayeni will come, tomorrow lawyer Annan might be next. GLC you see how your come is making someone CUM and shouting Abooozigi? Growing up, I heard quotes like; if God picks a stone, he doesn't throw it quickly. This new God looks either angry or has established a fast-track court. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/western-region-coda-projects-in-ahanta-west-progressing-steadily-pics In these days of technology, don't be in a hurry to defend yourself, wait until the person says the tape is 20 minutes or an hour, that is the calm posture you need to refresh on what you discussed. Hearts 1:1 Liberty, some drawn matches can be celebrated when you are certain the league is almost over, but not when a lawyer is being begged to withdraw his defense for a win-win settlement behind the scenes. If on Thursday you can defend everything from archeology to zoology on a particular morning show, and can not defend same on Friday good morning Ghana or on Saturday news file, then Uncle, age is either catching up, or the job is falling inside water !!! READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/afghanistan-woman-unbroken-after-being-shot-in-the-face-by-her-husband-video Presenting your title or cup to Nana Addo can be risky for your next match or bout. It has affected a football team, a musician, a boxer, a wrestler, and now a judge. If you make some people local champions in Ghana, the international courts will expose you. It took self-made women to go to the international court of the sea and came back with pride, yet they haven't called themselves champions, they have remained humble. Anass Aremeyaw Anass started with yam and goats investigation, and now see the level of an upgrade? The practitioners themselves have converted it to foreign exchange. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/relationship-15-reasons-why-every-girl-needs-a-guy-bestfriend Have you given up on Ghana? Please don't !!! There are better days ahead. Credit: Godwin Ako Gunn, Deputy Communications Director, NDC Disclaimer: The views/contents expressed in this article are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of ThinkNews Online. ThinkNews Online will not be responsible or liable for any inaccurate or incorrect statements contained in this article.

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has hinted that 100% of Antimalaria and Antiretroviral drugs in Ghana are of good quality. In a statement sighted by Thinknewsonline.com, the FDA said “In line with the above, the FDA has also introduced several risk-based approaches and interventions such as the extensive processes involved in medical product registration namely -laboratory analysis of samples, inspection and licensing of manufacturing facilities have had a far-reaching effect to curb the menace of substandard and fake medicines in the country” The statement also hinted that the FDA has also introduced several risk-based approaches and interventions such as the extensive processes involved in medical product registration namely -laboratory analysis of samples, inspection, and licensing of manufacturing facilities have had a far-reaching effect to curb the menace of substandard and fake medicines in the country. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/covid-19-vaccines-are-of-good-quality-safe-and-efficacious-fda “The FDA, in attempts to control the influx of substandard and falsified medicines into the country by unauthorized means, has heightened surveillance at Ghana’s ports of entry which has led to the seizure and destruction of many such products. The FDA with support from the government is also working with neighboring countries through the West Africa Health Organization (WAHO), the WHO, and the International Police (Interpol) in this regard” it stated. “The Authority has also constituted a 12-member Inter-Agency Committee, from the Security Services, the Judiciary Service and other allied health agencies, solely to provide strategies and recommendations on combating the menace of substandard/falsified medical products, including developing and maintaining a Watch List of medical products considered to be most susceptible to counterfeiting” it added. The Leadership of the FDA in the statement however mentioned that it has earned world-class recognition by the Africa Union Development Agency -NEPAD as a Regional Africa Centre of Excellence for Africa Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Organization (AMRHO) through its intensive random product quality monitoring and inspections (sampling and testing) which are conducted periodically, to protect public health and safety. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-laboratory-receives-largest-iso-accreditation-scope-in-africa-pics The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) says it is assuring the public that the quality, safety, and efficacy of medicines on the Ghanaian market is closely monitored on a daily basis, and therefore no need for panic. The public is also encouraged to disregard unsubstantiated publications that may seek to erode public confidence in Ghana’s health system. Thinknewsonline.com has gathered that substandard and falsified medicines have been a bane of the developing world and Ghana has not been an exception. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/tanzania-s-tmmda-benchmarks-ghana-s-fda-on-compliance-to-ghana-s-standards-on-food-and-drugs It is emerging that the World Health Organization in research conducted in 2017, estimates that 1 in 10 medical products in low/middle-income countries are substandard and falsified and is considered as a multimillion-dollar business that claims the lives of millions around the world. In 2009, a survey conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) revealed that about 39.6% of antimalarial medicines on the Ghanaian market were substandard and falsified. As part of efforts to combat this issue, the FDA mounted intensive nationwide public education and post-market surveillance activities which have resulted in a significant decline in substandard and falsified antimalarial medicines on the Ghanaian market. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/fda-digitizes-payments-for-its-import-export-controls This was shown in a study conducted by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) with the support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) which indicated a drastic reduction in the proliferation of substandard and falsified medicines from 39.9% in 2009 to about 1.4% in 2018. Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Jomoro Constituency in the Western Region is benefitting from several projects from the Coastal Development Authority (CODA). The projects are being funded by the Government of Ghana under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-legon-cities-beef-up-technical-team-with-the-appointment-of-maxwell-konadu Among the variety of projects being constructed are teachers’ quarters, health center wards, durbar grounds, football fields, and community centers among others. At Twenen, New Nzulezu, Mangyea, and Bonyere communities, the Authority is constructing teachers’ accommodation as part of improving educational infrastructure. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/knust-suspends-src-elections-following-katanga-and-conti-clash-video Also, there is the ongoing construction of a health center ward each for Tikobo Number 1, Samenye, and Elubo communities. Other ongoing projects include durbar grounds and community centers at Alluwole, Boakwa, and Twenen communities. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ejura-gunshot-survivor-has-lost-one-leg-after-amputation-at-kath Construction is underway for a small market at Tikobo, a standard football field sat Ekpu, while Cocoa Town is benefitting from a shed with TV and 150 chairs. At New Town Wharf, road and bridge construction ongoing. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws The projects, which were selected through consensus, are aimed at accelerating the social and economic development of the area based on identified prioritized needs. The IPEP allocates one million dollars to each constituency annually to undertake special projects. IPEP is also known as the one million dollars per constituency project. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

A monitoring exercise to inspect completed and ongoing projects being undertaken by the Coastal Development Authority (CODA) in the Ahanta West constituency shows steady progress in construction. The projects are being funded by the government of Ghana under the Infrastructure for Poverty Eradication Programme (IPEP). READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/breaking-news-legon-cities-beef-up-technical-team-with-the-appointment-of-maxwell-konadu Key among the projects being constructed in Ahanta West is a trauma center at Apimanim intended to serve the accident and emergency needs of the entire Western Region. The accident management center will be equipped and staffed to provide care for patients suffering from major traumatic injuries including car crash injuries, gunshot wounds, falls, burns among others. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/knust-suspends-src-elections-following-katanga-and-conti-clash-video When completed, the edifice will have a reception area, nurses' bay, resuscitation area, stretcher bay, and a triage ward. Other facilities will be minor theatre, pharmacy, staff mess, administration, stores, staff, and patients’ lavatory. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/ejura-gunshot-survivor-has-lost-one-leg-after-amputation-at-kath The trauma center will also have spaces for waiting area; staff and doctors’ restroom, plaster, changing, services, utility, and scrub-up gowning rooms. The Authority is also constructing an ICT library at Dixcove to facilitate literacy development while male and female wards are under construction at Apowa. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/facemask-coda-boss-urges-police-to-enforce-laws IPEP enables stakeholders of beneficiary communities, constituencies, and regions to make input into the selection and implementation of prioritized projects. IPEP is also known as one million dollars per constituency initiative. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/empire-star-bryshere-gray-sentenced-to-jail-in-domestic-violence-case Below are some pictures: Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith

Afghanistan remains one of the worst places for women. Last year official numbers confirmed 3,500 cases of violence against women, and it’s feared the numbers will grow as the security situation in the country deteriorates. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/we-suspect-arson-targeted-at-destruction-and-concealment-of-material-evidence-at-tano-south-ndc Shakila Zareen, 25, is one of the rare survivors. She was forced into child marriage, was raped, and has undergone 22 operations after she was shot in the face by her husband. READ ALSO: https://www.thinknewsonline.com/post/summit-will-enable-authority-deliberate-take-decisions-on-political-security-in-mali-s-botchwey Now she is using her voice to advocate for other women as she recovers. Watch the video below: Credit: BBC