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Gold Fields Ghana Foundation expands healthcare access as over 260 residents renew NHIS in Awudua outreach
More than 260 residents of Awudua and surrounding communities in the Western Region have gained renewed access to healthcare after registering, renewing or replacing their National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards during a free medical outreach organised by the Gold Fields Ghana Foundation.
NHIA disburses GH¢219.8m to healthcare providers
The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢219.84 million to credentialed healthcare providers across Ghana, reinforcing its commitment to the timely reimbursement of health facilities under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and supporting the uninterrupted delivery of healthcare services...
Over 24,000 medical equipment distributed to health facilities nationwide – Ato Forson
The government has distributed more than 24,000 pieces of medical equipment as part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the country, the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced.
Africa must finance its own health future, Vice President declares
Vice President Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on African countries to reduce their dependence on foreign aid and take greater responsibility for financing and shaping the continent’s healthcare future. Speaking at the 2026 Annual Health Summit organised by the Ministry of Health, the Vice President urged Afr...
Sovereignty is not measured by speeches but by jobs, healthcare and stable utilities — Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff to Speakers has urged African leaders to redefine sovereignty beyond political rhetoric, arguing that citizens ultimately judge their governments by tangible improvements in living conditions rather than speeches or declarations. Speaking at the African Parliaments’ Family, Sovereignty and Values Con...
Sissala East MP commits funds to boost healthcare infrastructure
Issah Mohammed Bataglia, the Sissala East MP, has announced a series of major financial commitments to improve healthcare delivery across the municipality, particularly in underserved communities.
Mahama urges Africa to reduce donor dependence in healthcare
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that the era of heavy donor dependency in Africa’s healthcare sector is coming to an end, calling on African countries to build stronger and more self-reliant health systems. Speaking at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, President Mahama said recent cuts i...
Abuakwa South MP urges action, accountability and renewed investment in healthcare system
The centenary celebration of the Kyebi Government Hospital has sparked renewed reflection on the future of Ghana’s healthcare system, as Kingsley Agyemang urged stronger investment, accountability, and innovation to sustain quality service delivery. Speaking at the centenary launch, the Abuakwa South MP paid tribute to...
Western Region targets high-quality primary healthcare in 2026
Dr Marion Okoh-Owusu, Western Regional Director of Health Services, has stated that achieving high-quality primary healthcare will be a key priority for 2026, with a focus on improving public perception of care, especially during emergencies.
The Pulse of accountability: Navigating medical negligence in Ghana, as an emerging challenge in healthcare.
On the 26th day of January 2026, a calm Monday morning as I prepared for court, at approximately 7:30 am, I received a phone call from my favorite cousin, to wit, he informed me with a heavy heart, that he had tragically lost his new born baby boy at a very popular hospital in Accra, due to certain alleged negligent ac...
Ahafo Minister appeals for medical store to strengthen healthcare
The Minister for the Ahafo Region, Charity Gardiner, has called on the Ghana Chamber of Mines to appeal to Newmont Gold Ghana to provide a medical store for the region to boost healthcare services. She made the call at Goaso during a courtesy visit by executives of the Ghana Chamber of Mines and Newmont Ahafo […]
Kpandai DCE cuts sod for CHPS compound at Meme after decades without healthcare
Residents of Meme, a farming community in the Kpandai District of the Northern Region, have expressed immense joy following the sod-cutting ceremony for the construction of a modern Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compound. The project, spearheaded by the District Chief Executive for Kpandai, Haruna...