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Adaklu DCE commends CBG for women’s health outreach initiative
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for the Adaklu District in the Volta Region, Jerry Yao Ameko, has praised Consolidated Bank Ghana Ltd (CBG) for bringing free health screening and financial literacy services to women in the district as part of activities marking this year’s Mother’s Day celebration.
GMA urges government to fast-track rural incentive policy for health workers
Dr Richard Selormey, General Secretary of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), is urging government to fast-track the implementation of a rural incentive policy aimed at encouraging doctors and other health professionals to accept postings to rural communities.
Health Minister launches Free Primary Healthcare policy in Oti region
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has officially launched the Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) Policy in the Oti Region, describing it as a key step in government’s efforts to strengthen Ghana’s healthcare system. The policy, initially launched by President John Dramani Mahama early this year, is designed t...
WHO monitors rare hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship; three dead
The World Health Organisation (WHO) says it is closely monitoring a rare outbreak of hantavirus-linked severe respiratory illness aboard a Dutch-flagged cruise ship after seven cases, including three deaths, were reported among passengers and crew. According to the WHO, the vessel, carrying 147 people – 88...
Health Minister gives newly recruited health professionals August 20 reporting deadline
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has directed newly recruited health professionals posted to health facilities across the country to report to their assigned duty stations by Thursday, August 20, 2026, or risk forfeiting their appointments.
NHIA begins 50% NHIS tariff increase, introduces digital claims verification
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has commenced the phased implementation of revised service tariffs for credentialed healthcare providers, beginning with a 50 per cent increase in current NHIS tariffs.
NHIA launches ‘80 Campaign’ to increase active NHIS membership to 80%
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched an intensified campaign to increase active membership of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) from the current 70 per cent to 80 per cent by the end of 2026.
“I don’t blame the current government for Afari Hospital delay”—Dominic Nitiwul
The Minister for Defence in the eight-year administration of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dominic Nitiwul, has condemned the politicisation of the Afari hospital project. Mr Nitiwul, whose ministry supervised the contract, says politicising the project favours the contractor, who he says is holding the nation to rans...
Nigeria turns to local data to improve malaria control
Nigeria is using local data to guide malaria control efforts, moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach, according to new research by Nigeria Health Watch.
Worldwide race to trace passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship
Health authorities across the globe are racing to trace dozens of people who disembarked from a cruise ship before an outbreak of hantavirus was detected, and anyone who has come into close contact with them since. Five cases have now been confirmed, including three deaths, following an outbreak on the Dutch vessel MV...
Health officials call for sustainable NCD solutions
A three-day global health symposium has ended in Accra, bringing together policymakers, funders and researchers from more than a dozen countries to accelerate sustainable responses to the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) across low-and middle-income countries. The meeting was convened by the United Kin...
6 new Mpox cases, recorded in Ghana, total confirmed infections now 1,070 since outbreak
Ghana has recorded six new cases of Mpox, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 1,070 as of May 10, 2026, the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced.