64 h. ago Creion Launches Zero Fee Fundraising Platform for African Communities

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creion-launches-zero-fee-fundraising-platform-for-african-communities/Ghanaian digital platform Creion has launched Reach, a zero fee fundraising feature that enables individuals, communities and organizations to raise money for personal needs and social causes without the cost barriers common on international crowdfunding platforms. The new feature allows users to create campaigns for education, medical bills, community projects, creative pursuits and personal goals […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/creion-launches-zero-fee-fundraising-platform-for-african-communities/

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6 d. ago Biomedical engineers shortage threatens Ghana’s medical diagnostics – GSBE President

The President of the Ghana Society of Biomedical Engineers (GSBE), Dr George Boadu, has expressed concern over the shortage of biomedical engineers in the country, warning that the deficit is undermining the reliability of medical diagnostics and patient monitoring systems. 

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8 d. ago Vice President Pledges Continued Support for Noguchi Institute

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-pledges-continued-support-for-noguchi-institute/Vice President Jane Opoku-Agyemang reaffirmed government commitment to supporting the Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research, describing it as a cornerstone of Ghana’s public health system and global medical research. Professor Opoku-Agyemang emphasized government recognition of Noguchi’s critical value despite limited resources. She encouraged the institute to expand research impact across Ghana’s healthcare system through […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-pledges-continued-support-for-noguchi-institute/

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8 d. ago CannaCham Welcomes US Decision to Expand Medical Marijuana Research

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cannacham-welcomes-us-decision-to-expand-medical-marijuana-research/The Chamber of Cannabis Industry Ghana has welcomed recent United States executive action to expand and prioritize scientific research into medical marijuana and cannabidiol, describing the move as a strong signal of growing global acceptance of cannabis for legitimate medical use. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on December 18 directing federal agencies to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cannacham-welcomes-us-decision-to-expand-medical-marijuana-research/

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1 week ago Parliament passes National Health Insurance Fund Amendment Bill

Parliament on Wednesday, passed the National Health Insurance Fund Amendment Bill, paving the way for the transfer of 20 per cent of revenues generated by the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, otherwise known as Mahama Cares.

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1 week ago Mothercare School pupils shocks Medical Trust Fund with ¢8000 donation following clarion calls for support

Pupils from Mothercare School in Accra have responded to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF)'s desperate calls for financial support to help retool specialist hospitals across the country.

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1 week ago Mothercare School pupils shock Medical Trust Fund with ¢8000 donation following clarion calls for support

Pupils from Mothercare School in Accra have responded to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF)'s desperate calls for financial support to help retool specialist hospitals across the country.

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2 w. ago Health Minister receives report on Zipline drone delivery system

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has received a detailed technical report evaluating the performance, cost, and long-term viability of Zipline’s medical drone delivery system in Ghana, amid heightened public scrutiny and the recent closure of three of the company’s distribution centres.

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2 w. ago Medical Trust Fund seeks corporate Ghana partnership to retool hospitals across the country

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is calling on Corporate Ghana to urgently partner with the state in retooling hospitals across the country, warning that the “cost of inaction will be catastrophic.”

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2 w. ago KGL Eve Medical centre inaugurated to transform mental healthcare across Ghana

Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has inaugurated the KGL Eve Medical Centre, a state-of-the-art mental wellness facility at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), aimed at transforming mental healthcare delivery across northern Ghana. Speaking at the inauguration on Tuesday, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang said the centre would provide accessible, dignified, and professional mental health services to children, students, working adults, and retirees. “Facing mental and medical health challenges nationwide, the facility provides accessible services supported by strong partnerships,” she noted.

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2 w. ago Ghana’s Dr Richard Owusu Nyarko becomes 1st African fellow of American Professional Wound Care Association

A Ghanaian medical doctor and academic, Dr Richard Owusu Nyarko, has been named a Fellow of the American Professional Wound Care Association (APWCA), one of the most prestigious professional organisations in the United States comprising physicians, surgeons, clinical educators, and specialised wound-care nurses. He becomes the first African and the first Ghanaian to attain this […]

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3 w. ago Veep hails private medical schools’ role in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Saturday lauded the crucial role of accredited private medical schools in boosting Ghana’s healthcare workforce.

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3 w. ago Health Committee Chair says Zipline’s operations in Ghana were “unnecessary and an error”

The Chairman of Parliament’s Health Committee, Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, has described the operations of medical drone delivery company Zipline in Ghana as unnecessary and a mistake.

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3 w. ago Lack of decent housing delays doctors posted to rural areas – GMA President

Dr Ernest Yorke, President of the Ghana Medical Association (GMA), has drawn attention to the persistent accommodation challenges faced by doctors posted to rural areas.

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3 w. ago US commits $150m to expand Zipline’s drone deliveries across Africa

The United States Government has pledged up to $150 million to support Zipline International Inc. in scaling up its drone-enabled medical delivery operations across five African countries—Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda.

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3 w. ago Zipline Contract Faces Cancellation Despite Study Showing Health Gains

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zipline-contract-faces-cancellation-despite-study-showing-health-gains/Ghana’s medical drone delivery service faces potential termination despite a peer reviewed study showing substantial health improvements, as Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga renews calls for contract cancellation over financial sustainability concerns. A study published in BMC (BioMed Central) Health Services Research reports significant health gains among Zipline supported facilities, including a 20 percent increase in […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/zipline-contract-faces-cancellation-despite-study-showing-health-gains/

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3 w. ago Zipline deal: Cancellation not yet decided – Minister of Health

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, confirmed on Monday, December 1, 2025, that the government is engaged in ongoing discussions with drone delivery service Zipline Ghana regarding the future of their critical medical supply contract.

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4 w. ago Dompoasehene Shot at Obuasi Funeral as Region Mourns Kusasi Chief

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dompoasehene-shot-at-obuasi-funeral-as-region-mourns-kusasi-chief/A funeral at Obuasi in the Ashanti Region turned violent on Saturday, November 29, 2025, after a firearm was discharged, injuring Nana Okofo Kwabena Bonsu, the Adanse Dompoasehene. Police quickly arrested a 30 year old man, Nana Yaw Dankwa, who is currently in custody assisting with investigations. The injured chief received medical care and has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/dompoasehene-shot-at-obuasi-funeral-as-region-mourns-kusasi-chief/

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