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Opoku-Agyemang visits Ghana Medical Trust Fund, commends progress on healthcare initiative
Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has paid a working visit to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to assess progress made in the establishment and implementation of the initiative aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the country. During the visit, officials of the Trust Fund briefed the Vice President on key milestones achie...
We must move beyond politics — Weija-Gbawe MP demands use of completed health facility
The Member of Parliament for Weija-Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, is calling on government to urgently operationalise a completed health facility in his constituency, warning that delays are worsening healthcare challenges for residents.
MoH sets up technical committee to resolve KBTH laboratory dispute
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has constituted a Technical Review Committee to address ongoing labour and operational concerns surrounding laboratory services at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH).
Global Mercy begins 10-month free surgical mission in Ghana
The Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, has arrived at the Port of Tema to begin a 10-month medical mission expected to provide thousands of free surgical and dental procedures to Ghanaians. The arrival marks the fifth field service by Mercy Ships in Ghana and was welcomed at a ceremony attended b...
Gov’t explores three financing options to complete Agenda 111 hospitals
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has disclosed that government is considering three financing options to ensure the completion of the Agenda 111 hospital projects. Speaking on Ekosii Sen, the Minister said President John Dramani Mahama has assured that none of the projects will be abandoned despite current challe...
UN releases $60m from emergency response fund to tackle Ebola outbreak
The United Nations has approved the immediate release of $60 million from its central emergency response fund to help contain a deadly Ebola outbreak spreading across parts of Africa. The emergency funding will support an intensified response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other vulnerable countries within...
Ghana, UK deepen health ties following high-level talks
The British High Commissioner to Ghana, Christian Rogg, has reaffirmed the growing strength of health cooperation between Ghana and the United Kingdom during a courtesy call on the Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh.
Health Ministry clears salary arrears for 99% of 13,500 nurses, midwives
The Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives of Ghana has commended the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, for his intervention in resolving the salary arrears of nurses and midwives recruited in 2024.
Epilepsy is a neurological problem, not a mental health disease
Consultant Psychiatrist and Chief Executive Officer of the Mental Health Authority Dr Eugene Dordoye, has emphasised that epilepsy is a neurological condition, not a mental health disorder, in a bid to clear misconceptions surrounding the disease in Ghana. Speaking on AM Show on March 19, Dr Dordoye explained that epil...
Health Ministry takes steps to address doctor shortage in Ahafo Region
The Ministry of Health has begun implementing measures to address the shortage of medical doctors in the Ahafo Region, aiming to improve healthcare delivery across hospitals and health facilities. Deputy Minister of Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, disclosed this du...
Health facilities urged to strengthen compliance , improve patient safety
The Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) has urged health facility operators to strictly adhere to standards and engage proactively with regulators to strengthen patient safety and service quality.
Health Ministry takes steps to address doctor shortage in Ahafo Region
The Ministry of Health has begun implementing measures to address the shortage of medical doctors in the Ahafo Region, aiming to improve healthcare delivery across hospitals and health facilities. Deputy Minister of Health, Grace Ayensu-Danquah, who is also the Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, disclosed this du...