22 h. ago Asante Gold Secures US$350 Million to Boost Ghana Mining Operations

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-secures-us350-million-to-boost-ghana-mining-operations/Asante Gold Corporation has completed the first stage of its $500 million financing package, receiving $350 million to advance its mining projects in Ghana. The Vancouver-based company confirmed the funds include proceeds from a $125 million mezzanine facility, a $50 million gold stream agreement, and a $10 million private placement with Appian Capital. An initial […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/asante-gold-secures-us350-million-to-boost-ghana-mining-operations/

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41 h. ago Melcom donates medical refrigerators to 25 facilities to enhance healthcare delivery

The Melcom Group of Companies, a leading retail company in Ghana, Tuesday donated medical refrigerators worth US$125,000 to 25 health facilities in the country to augment the storage of medicines, vaccines and blood to improve healthcare delivery.

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46 h. ago First HPV vaccination campaign to be rolled out in September 2025

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced that the first-ever Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV) vaccination campaign will be rolled out in September 2025, targeting young females between 9 and 14 years. This follows the delivery of the first consignment of the HPV in June 2025, as announced by the World Health Organisation, an implementing partner. […]

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63 h. ago Ghana Nurses Demand Swift Posting of 1,000 Trained Health Workers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-nurses-demand-swift-posting-of-1000-trained-health-workers/Ghana’s frontline nurses are sounding the alarm over significant delays in posting more than 1,000 fully trained nurses and midwives who completed their qualifications between 2021 and 2024. The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) warns this backlog is worsening staff shortages and straining an already burdened healthcare system. Samuel Akologo, GRNMA Vice President, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-nurses-demand-swift-posting-of-1000-trained-health-workers/

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2 d. ago Ghana Minister Weighed Internet Shutdown to Block Crash Videos

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-minister-weighed-internet-shutdown-to-block-crash-videos/Ghana’s Communications Minister Sam George revealed he nearly ordered a nationwide internet blackout to stop the spread of graphic videos from last week’s fatal helicopter crash. In a candid interview with Joy FM, George described grappling with the “horrific” footage circulating on WhatsApp before victims’ families were notified. “The mental health of spouses and children […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-minister-weighed-internet-shutdown-to-block-crash-videos/

Events

3 d. ago Africa’s youth are building the future – Here’s how we can accelerate the transformation

This year’s International Youth Day theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, speaks directly to the heart of my journey as a young entrepreneur in Ghana’s health, agricultural and innovation space.

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3 d. ago Sports Investment Vital for Health Budget Relief, Ghana Advisor Says

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-investment-vital-for-health-budget-relief-ghana-advisor-says/Betty Crosby, Senior Advisor to Ghana’s Sports Minister, insists heavy investment in sports and recreation offers a clear path to reducing the nation’s health expenditures. She argues that fostering a healthier population through active lifestyles directly translates to lower government spending on healthcare services. Crosby made the case during an appearance on Accra’s Pan African […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-investment-vital-for-health-budget-relief-ghana-advisor-says/

Sport

3 d. ago Ghana Launches Free Mental Health Support After National Tragedies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-mental-health-support-after-national-tragedies/Ghana’s Mental Health Authority has activated nationwide psychological services for citizens reeling from recent tragedies, including the helicopter crash that killed high-profile officials and multiple fatal accidents. Acting Head of Communications Dr. Josephine Stiles-Darko announced the immediate, free support Monday, urging Ghanaians overwhelmed by grief to seek help without hesitation. “Grieving is normal, but its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-free-mental-health-support-after-national-tragedies/

Events

4 d. ago Wholesome Mind Xperience returns to lead effort to rebuild Accra Psychiatric Hospital’s special ward

Ghana’s premier mental health advocacy summit, the Wholesome Mind Xperience, returns on October 10, 2025, with a renewed purpose. This year’s edition marks a major milestone as it officially kicks off the reconstruction of the Special Ward at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, advancing the summit’s broader goal of transforming mental healthcare in the country. As […]

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4 d. ago Ghana confirms 18 additional Mpox cases, bringing total to 346

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced the confirmation of 18 fresh cases of Mpox, pushing the cumulative number of infections nationwide to 346. The death toll remains unchanged at one, with no additional fatalities reported and no patients currently receiving hospital care. In its previous update on 7 August 2025, the GHS urged the […]

Sport

4 d. ago Wholesome Mind Xperience to lead rebuild of Accra Psychiatric Hospital Ward

Ghana’s premier mental health advocacy summit, the Wholesome Mind Xperience, returned on 10 October 2025 with a renewed purpose. This year’s edition marked a major milestone as it officially launched the reconstruction of the Special Ward at the Accra Psychiatric Hospital, advancing the summit’s broader goal of transforming mental healthcare in the country. As part […]

Events

5 d. ago Speaker Bagbin Opens International School in Upper West Region

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-opens-international-school-in-upper-west-region/Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has inaugurated Zannoo International School in Wa, marking a significant addition to private education in the Upper West Regional capital. The new institution aims to compete with established private schools by offering quality education and modern facilities to the public. Since becoming Speaker in 2021, Bagbin has driven numerous development […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-opens-international-school-in-upper-west-region/

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6 d. ago Forensic expert disappointed over bodies flown to SA for DNA testing

Forensic histopathologist, Dr. Paul Ossei Sampene has expressed deep disappointment over the decision to send the remains of the military helicopter crash victims to South Africa for forensic identification, describing the situation as a national disgrace and a failure of Ghana’s health system. His comments come amid the departure of a specially deployed jet from […]

Events

7 d. ago Melcom Invests GH¢25 Million in Ghana Health and Education Projects

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/melcom-group-spends-gh%c2%a225m-on-community-projects-in-10-years/Ghana’s largest retail chain, Melcom Group, has channeled more than GH¢25 million into community health and education initiatives over the past ten years. Managing Director Ramesh Sadhwani detailed the company’s substantial Corporate Social Responsibility commitment during a media gathering in Accra on Wednesday. The event aimed to strengthen Melcom’s relationship with journalists and showcase its […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/melcom-group-spends-gh%c2%a225m-on-community-projects-in-10-years/

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7 d. ago Ghana Health Service Cracks Down on Infant Formula Promotion in Hospitals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-health-service-cracks-down-on-infant-formula-promotion-in-hospitals/Ghana’s health authorities issued a sharp rebuke to medical facilities promoting infant formula over breastfeeding, vowing disciplinary action for violations. At Thursday’s World Breastfeeding Week launch, Dr. Brightson, Director of the GHS Family Health Division, revealed Greater Accra’s exclusive breastfeeding rate sits alarmingly low at 42% the nation’s weakest. “Formula promotion in Ghanaian health facilities […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-health-service-cracks-down-on-infant-formula-promotion-in-hospitals/

Sport

7 d. ago Health Workers Demand No Plastic Exemptions in Global Treaty

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-workers-demand-no-plastic-exemptions-in-global-treaty/Forty-eight million health professionals and allies have issued an urgent call to eliminate blanket healthcare exemptions from the Global Plastics Treaty, warning that medical plastic waste directly harms patients and undermines environmental health. The demand comes as negotiators convene in Geneva for final talks on the UN agreement to end plastic pollution. Healthcare generates 15 […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-workers-demand-no-plastic-exemptions-in-global-treaty/

Politics

8 d. ago ECOMIG Ghana Contingent Supports Farafenni High School With School And Health Supplies

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecomig-ghana-contingent-supports-farafenni-high-school-with-school-and-health-supplies/As part of its civil-military cooperation (CIMIC) actions, the 9th Ghanaian contingent (GHAN COY 9) deployed within the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG) carried out a major humanitarian operation on Thursday, July 31st, 2025, at Farafenni high school, located some 115 km from Barra. Led by its commander, Lieutenant-Colonel Ronne Yaw Agbemafle, the unit […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Victor Yao Nyakey, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ecomig-ghana-contingent-supports-farafenni-high-school-with-school-and-health-supplies/

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8 d. ago Mahama Urges African Leaders to Treat Health Spending as Economic Investment

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-african-leaders-to-treat-health-spending-as-economic-investment/President John Mahama challenged African governments to fundamentally rethink healthcare financing, arguing it should be classified as capital investment, not consumption. Speaking at the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, Mahama asserted that viewing health expenditure as an economic drain is outdated and counterproductive. He positioned robust health systems as essential drivers of productivity, social […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-african-leaders-to-treat-health-spending-as-economic-investment/

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9 d. ago Ghana Launches Health Sovereignty Push with Funding Overhaul

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-health-sovereignty-push-with-funding-overhaul/President John Mahama has established two national initiatives to reshape Ghana’s health financing and amplify Africa’s global health influence. At the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra, he unveiled the Presidential High-Level Task Force on Global Health Governance and the SUSTAIN Initiative (Scaling Up Sovereign Transitions and Institutional Networks). The task force will drive reforms […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-health-sovereignty-push-with-funding-overhaul/

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9 d. ago Ghana Launches Continental Push for Health Sovereignty at Accra Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-continental-push-for-health-sovereignty-at-accra-summit/Ghanaian President John Mahama has opened the Africa Health Sovereignty Summit in Accra with a forceful call to redesign global health governance, declaring the continent must lead its own healthcare destiny. The inaugural gathering, convened by Mahama on Tuesday, aims to forge a new paradigm where African nations control health investments, infrastructure, and policy frameworks […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-launches-continental-push-for-health-sovereignty-at-accra-summit/

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