{
  "id": 6721495,
  "title": "GES rolls out EduPack to tackle bedbugs in SHS, SHTS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/ges-rolls-out-edupack-to-tackle-bedbugs-in-shs-shts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T05:56:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ges-rolls-out-edupack-to-tackle-bedbugs-in-shs-shts/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Education Service (GES) is launching EduPack packages for Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) to address bedbug infestations in boarding facilities. These packages aim to limit the personal items students bring to school, reducing the burden on students and helping schools tackle infestations. Private company Prospectus Ghana Ltd. will distribute the packages between August 1 and September 10, 2026. Schools are urged to make arrangements to receive the EduPack packages and cooperate with GES officials. Regional Directors must inform school heads about the distribution plan, and further inquiries can be made via 0507000753 and 0500600607.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Education Service (GES) is introducing EduPack packages to Senior High Schools (SHS) and Senior High Technical Schools (SHTS) in a move aimed at limiting the personal items students carry to school and curbing the spread of bedbugs within boarding facilities.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "GES to distribute EduPack packages to SHS, SHTS",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/ges-to-distribute-edupack-packages-to-shs-shts",
        "published": "2026-09-11T07:35:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}