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Justin Frimpong Kodua secures endorsement from Upper West NPP executives ahead of re-election bid
The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Frimpong Kodua, has received the endorsement of executives from all 11 constituencies in the Upper West Region as he seeks re-election to retain his position within the party. In a Facebook post on Friday, Mr Kodua expressed appreciation to regional party e...
NPP internal elections: COKA vows to reclaim lost Ashanti seats, boost Bawumia’s 2028 vote
Aspiring Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Odeneho Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Chairman COKA, has pledged to lead efforts to reclaim parliamentary seats lost in the region and increase the party’s presidential votes ahead of the 2028 general elections. Speaking after undergoing vetting fo...
KATH temporarily suspends admission of new cases at Accident and Emergency Centre
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi has temporarily suspended the admission of new cases at its Accident and Emergency Centre following a latest wave of congestion at the health facility. A statement released by the hospital’s Public Affairs unit noted that the Centre was full and overflowing with waiti...
President Mahama welcomes Russian envoy to Ghana, calls for stronger Ghana–Russia cooperation
President John Dramani Mahama has welcomed the Ambassador-Designate of the Russian Federation to Ghana, Mr Andrei Ordash, expressing Ghana’s readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation with Russia across key sectors of development.
Galamsey fight must target all politically exposed persons, financiers – Media Coalition
The Media Coalition Against Galamsey says the 20-year prison sentence handed to New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, must be followed by the prosecution of all persons implicated in illegal mining activities.
KATH suspends admission of new cases at Accident and Emergency Centre over congestion
The Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) in Kumasi has temporarily suspended the admission of new cases at its Accident and Emergency Centre following a latest wave of congestion at the health facility.
Newly recruited health workers to begin work by July – Health Minister
Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced that all 8,000 newly recruited health workers are expected to begin work by July as the government finalises the placement process. Speaking on the status of the recruitment exercise, Mr. Akandoh said the Ministry of Health is working to ensure a smooth transit...
Police arrest 93 suspects in anti-narcotics operation across Ashanti Region
Police have arrested 93 people, including suspected key figures in the illicit drug trade, during a series of intelligence-led operations across the Ashanti Region, authorities said on Monday. The operations, conducted by the Inspector-General of Police’s Special Operations Team (SOT) between 15 and 24 July, targeted s...
Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns
Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S., a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the Trump administration's effort to overhaul foreign aid.
NPP regional election: Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa elected Western Regional NPP chairman
Former Amenfi West parliamentary candidate Ignatius Kwesi Afrifa has been elected Western Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Afrifa polled 265 votes to beat Abdul Ganiyu Mohammed, who secured 102 votes, in the party’s regional executive elections held at Agona-Nkwanta. His election forms part of the NP...
Government to establish modern border health facilities to boost Ebola preparedness
The government has announced plans to establish modern, fully equipped health facilities at Ghana’s border entry points as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s preparedness and response to potential Ebola outbreaks and other cross-border health threats. The decision follows an assessment of border health operati...
Treat galamsey like COVID-19 or Ghana’s future — Paediatrician warns gov’t
The Vice President of the Paediatric Society of Ghana (PSG), Dr Emmanuel Oppong, has warned that illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, is quietly creating a public health crisis that could devastate Ghana’s future in the same way COVID-19 threatened lives but with slower, more dangerous consequences.