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Traditional faith practitioners appeal for inclusion in national activities
Traditional faith-based practitioners have appealed to the government to formally include their practice in national activities. They argue that years of exclusion from state programmes and national events have eroded the role of traditional practice in Ghana’s cultural landscape. The appeal was made during a mass regi...
Health Ministry dismisses claims of ARV shortage, says medicines available at designated facilities
The Ministry of Health has rejected claims of a shortage of antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) in Ghana, assuring persons living with HIV that the drugs remain available at designated health facilities across the country. The Ministry’s response follows concerns raised by the Network of Persons Living with HIV in Ghana (N...
Health Ministry denies ARV shortage, assures persons living with HIV of continued access
The Ministry of Health has dismissed reports of a shortage of antiretroviral medicines (ARVs) in Ghana, assuring persons living with HIV that the essential medicines remain available at designated health facilities across the country. The Ministry’s response follows concerns raised by the Network of Persons Living with...
Health Ministry hands over 30 ambulances to National Security for refurbishment
The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the National Ambulance Service (NAS), has handed over 30 ambulances stationed at the Ghana Air Force Base at Burma Camp in Accra to National Security for refurbishment.
Over 1,000 patients diagnosed in Ghana Eye Project’s free screening at Oyibi
A total of 1,468 eye conditions have been diagnosed during an ongoing free medical outreach under the Ghana Eye Project 2026 at the SDA Valley View Hospital in Oyibi, Greater Accra Region.
Ghana Medical Trust Fund invests over GH¢36m in specialist health training – Obuobia Darko-Opoku
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adjoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has announced that the Fund has invested over GH¢36 million in strategic partnerships aimed at strengthening specialist healthcare training in the country.
GMFT Administrator announces June 2026 rollout for MahamaCares patient support programme
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adwoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has announced that the nationwide Patient Support Programme under the MahamaCares Initiative will officially roll out in June 2026, following a successful pilot phase involving 50 patients earlier this year. Speaking at the Government Account...
Ghana Medical Trust Fund announces nationwide hospital network for MahamaCares Programme
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adwoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has announced that the MahamaCares Patient Support Programme will initially operate through 29 hospitals across Ghana. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency on Monday, May 11, Mrs Darko-Opoku said the hospital...
GMTF Administrator announces GH¢36.2m investment in specialist healthcare training
The Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Adwoa Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has announced a GHS 36.2 million investment in specialist healthcare training to strengthen Ghana’s capacity in managing chronic non-communicable diseases. Speaking during the Government Accountability Series at the Presidency on Monday, May...
Nationwide Patient Support Programme under MahamaCares to officially roll out in June
Administrator of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, has announced that the government’s Nationwide Patient Support Program will officially begin in June 2026, following a successful pilot phase earlier this year.
Manso Aboaboso: One health worker; 5,000 lives to save
The Manso Aboaboso CHPS Compound in the Amansie South District of the Ashanti Region is currently teetering on the edge of collapse, operating with only a single health worker to serve a burgeoning population of approximately 5,000 people.
“Chofi” ban remains in force – FDA reminds public
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has reminded the public about the ban on the importation of Turkey tail, commonly known as "Chofi" in Ghana.