56 m. ago President Mahama Calls for Private Sector Investment in Africa Health Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-calls-for-private-sector-investment-in-africa-health-systems/President John Dramani Mahama urged private sector players to collaborate with African governments through co-investment in the continent’s health industrialization during the opening of the World Health Expo Leaders Africa Summit in Accra on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The president emphasized Africa’s readiness to move beyond dependency toward partnerships defined by innovation and shared values. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-calls-for-private-sector-investment-in-africa-health-systems/

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14 h. ago Police seek diplomatic help to contact US woman who alleged kidnapping by masked officers

The Ghana Police Service says it is working through diplomatic channels to secure the cooperation of an American woman who posted a viral video alleging she was kidnapped and robbed by persons she claimed were police officers. The police made this known in a press release on Monday, December 9, 2025, detailing challenges in investigating the serious claims made by Arianna Naomi Mackey.

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3 d. ago West Mamprusi Adolescent Pregnancy Rate Hits 16 Percent Exceeding National Target

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/Adolescent pregnancy rates in West Mamprusi Municipality continue exceeding Ghana’s national target of 12 percent, reaching 16 percent by mid 2025 after registering 16.9 percent in 2024, prompting the National Commission for Civic Education to organize comprehensive stakeholder training on sexual reproductive health and gender based violence. The NCCE collaborated with Canada Affairs and the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/west-mamprusi-adolescent-pregnancy-rate-hits-16-percent-exceeding-national-target/

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6 d. ago Health Minister welcomes Abbott team for discussions on diagnostics collaboration

A high-level delegation from Abbott, led by the company’s Divisional Vice President for EMEA & Global Accounts, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, to explore new areas of collaboration in diagnostic technology.

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6 d. ago GHS celebrates global recognition as Korea honors Acting Director

Ghana’s Health Service is praising what it calls a “milestone moment” for the country’s global health diplomacy after its Acting Director-General, Dr. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, was awarded the Diplomatic Service Medal by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. The honor, presented during the 2025 Korea Development Cooperation Day in Seoul, recognizes Dr. Akoriyea’s decade-long work […]

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1 week ago Enhancing partnership for health financial hardship protection

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enhancing-partnership-for-health-financial-hardship-protection/To strengthen health systems and help protect people from economic strain when seeking care, the World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and the African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC) are deepening collaboration to improve how countries measure health spending and monitor financial protection. By enhancing health data quality, this partnership is helping governments […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enhancing-partnership-for-health-financial-hardship-protection/

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1 week ago Ghana–Korea health collaboration deepens as Ag. DG of GHS receives Korea’s Diplomatic Service Medal

Ghana’s partnership with the Republic of Korea has received a major boost as the Acting Director-General of the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Dr Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, was honoured with the Diplomatic Service Medal at the 2025 Korea Development Cooperation Day ceremony in Seoul.

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1 week ago Ghana’s Top Entrepreneurs Remain Best Bet for Economic Transformation – CDD Fellow

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-entrepreneurs-remain-best-bet-for-economic-transformation-cdd-fellow/Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) Ghana Fellow Dr. Hene Aku Kwapong has made an unapologetic case that Ghana’s top entrepreneurs, whether loved or disliked, represent the country’s strongest shot at achieving real economic transformation. The former Senior Vice President of New York City Economic Development Corporation drew a striking comparison between South Korea’s and Ghana’s […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghanas-top-entrepreneurs-remain-best-bet-for-economic-transformation-cdd-fellow/

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2 w. ago Japan on ‘very high’ level to Ghana, South Korea – Otto Addo

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo believes Japan is on a “very high” level compared to Ghana and South Korea after suffering back-to-back defeats in the November Asia friendlies. Ghana lost 2-0 to the ‘Samurai Blue’ on Friday in the Kirin Cup before conceding a lone goal against the Taegeuk Warriors on Tuesday. When asked […]

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3 w. ago Four lessons from Ghana’s games against Japan and South Korea

Ghana wrapped up their Kirin Cup participation with a 1-0 loss to South Korea on Tuesday. Tuesday’s defeat means the four-time African champions leave Asia with two defeats and without a goal, having lost 2-0 to Japan on Friday. Subsequently, there are key decisions for coach Otto Addo to make ahead of the final international […]

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3 w. ago Ghana deepens global health collaboration to advance health sovereignty

The Ministry of Health has hosted a delegation from the Alliance for Health Policy and the Institute Research Board to explore a U.S.-led initiative focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in pathogen sharing and health sovereignty.

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3 w. ago Prince Kwabena Adu: 5 Things to know about the new Black Stars forward

At 22, Prince Kwabena Adu is finally stepping onto the big stage. The young striker has earned his first-ever call-up to the Black Stars for Ghana’s upcoming international friendlies against Japan and South Korea, marking the latest milestone in a career that has already seen its share of challenges and comebacks. Prince Kwabena Adu’s story […]

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