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Afigya Kwabre South assembly to address poor roads, traffic challenges
The District Chief Executive (DCE) for Afigya Kwabre South, Patricia Pearl Ankrah, has assured residents that traffic challenges on major roads in the district will soon be addressed. She said authorities were engaging relevant stakeholders to find lasting solutions to pressing issues affecting the area, especially the...
Ghana’s education system is in crisis – Bekwai MP
The Member of Parliament for Bekwai, Ralph Poku-Adusei, has raised serious concerns about the state of Ghana’s education system, describing it as being in crisis across multiple fronts. The MP made the remarks during the official handover of a fully-renovated and retooled Queen Elizabeth II Day Nursery School in Bekwai...
Government underspending on healthcare despite GH¢34.1bn allocation – Dr Kingsley Agyemang claims
Ranking Member on Parliament's Health Committee, Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, has accused the Mahama led administration of failing to match its healthcare budget with actual spending, arguing that the 2026 Mid-Year Budget Review exposes serious underperformance in the sector.
Sewua Hospital to be commissioned during Mahama’s next visit to Kumasi — Health Minister tells Otumfuo
The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has assured the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, that the Sewua Regional Hospital in the Ashanti region will soon be operationalised. He gave the assurance during a courtesy call on the Otumfuo at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi. Briefing Otumfuo on developments in the heal...
State urged to take over security as family dispute clouds Apostle Sarfo Kantanka’s funeral
A growing family dispute surrounding the funeral of the late Apostle Sarfo Kantanka has prompted calls for the state to step in and take full control of security arrangements. Security analyst Dr. Sadiq Adu-Twum has urged authorities to ensure tight security before, during, and after the funeral, warning that tensions...
Mid-Year Budget Review: Energy sector remains a significant fiscal risk to economy – Deloitte
Despite the progress made by the government in restoring macroeconomic stability, the energy sector remains one of the most significant fiscal risks facing the country, Deloitte has disclosed in its assessment of the Mid-Year Budget Review. According to the professional services firm, though the Mid-Year Review identif...
Medical Herbalists must lead with evidence-based healthcare revolution – GAMH president
The President of the Ghana Association of Medical Herbalists (GAMH), Dr M.H. Sandra Ashong, has urged practitioners to embrace innovation, research and evidence-based approaches to strengthen the future of herbal medicine in Ghana.
Retirees benefit from 7th health screening of Lordina Foundation
The Lordina Foundation has held its seventh quarterly health screening for the Retired Ministers and Spouses Association (RMSA) of the Assemblies of God Church, in the Greater Accra East and West regions.
University of Governance and Development Bill to be tabled before Parliament – Ahmed Ibrahim
Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs has announced that the government will soon table before Parliament, the University of Governance and Development Bill.
Pan-African Parliament turns to traditional medicine to cut maternal and infant deaths
African countries are set to accelerate the integration of traditional medicine into their national health systems as part of a continental push to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths.
Oti High Court adjourns NPP Krachi East Organiser election dispute to October
The High Court in Dambai has adjourned to October 9, 2026, the case challenging the outcome of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Krachi East Constituency Organiser election. The suit was filed by Mr Justice Mensah, who is contesting the conduct and outcome of the constituency organiser election. At the hearing, the court d...
IMCC engages Health Ministry to revive sector devolution
The Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee (IMCC) on Decentralisation has initiated discussions with the Ministry of Health to revive Ghana’s long-standing health sector devolution agenda.