12 h. ago Sports Betting Surge Sparks Mental Health Concerns Among Ghana Youth

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-betting-surge-sparks-mental-health-concerns-among-ghana-youth/Sports betting has exploded across Ghana, transforming from casual entertainment into what health experts now describe as a public health crisis. Recent data from GeoPoll’s 2025 report shows that 71% of Ghanaians have placed bets, with young people comprising the majority of participants. The confluence of widespread smartphone access, mobile money platforms, and aggressive marketing […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/sports-betting-surge-sparks-mental-health-concerns-among-ghana-youth/

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3 d. ago IMF Plans Adjustments to Ghana’s Fiscal and Monetary Targets

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-plans-adjustments-to-ghanas-fiscal-and-monetary-targets/Beyond the proposed extension of Ghana’s ECF programme, the International Monetary Fund has outlined plans to adjust key elements of the programme framework to reflect prevailing macroeconomic conditions. In its latest Staff Report, the Fund disclosed that revisions would be made to the Indicative Targets (ITs) and the Monetary Policy Consultation Clause (MPCC). By the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Attractive Mustapha, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imf-plans-adjustments-to-ghanas-fiscal-and-monetary-targets/

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4 d. ago Health Experts Outline Key Strategies for Couples Seeking to Conceive

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-experts-outline-key-strategies-for-couples-seeking-to-conceive/As Ghana implements its Family Planning Costed Implementation Plan targeting improved reproductive health outcomes by 2030, health experts are highlighting essential steps couples can take to optimize their chances of conception while addressing the country’s fertility challenges. The guidance comes as recent studies show Ghana’s fertility rate stands at 3.60 births per woman, with significant […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/health-experts-outline-key-strategies-for-couples-seeking-to-conceive/

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1 week ago Take advantage of opportunities in infrastructure development, agric and value chain expansion – GIPC Boss

The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC), Simon Madjie, has outlined the government’s key economic priorities for 2026, urging investors and private sector players to position themselves to take advantage of opportunities in infrastructure development, agriculture and value-chain expansion. He said recent economic stability had created a strong platform for the […]

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2 w. ago Tonix Pharmaceuticals CEO Predicts Major Drug Development Shifts in 2026

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tonix-pharmaceuticals-ceo-predicts-major-drug-development-shifts-in-2026/Dr Seth Lederman of Tonix Pharmaceuticals projects clinical trials will become smaller and faster this year as the biopharmaceutical industry responds to high Phase 2 failure rates. Lederman, who serves as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairman of the clinical stage company, outlined four key predictions for drug development and regulatory changes expected to reshape […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/tonix-pharmaceuticals-ceo-predicts-major-drug-development-shifts-in-2026/

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2 w. ago Fidelity Bank Chief Outlines Ghana Investment Opportunities for 2025

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fidelity-bank-chief-outlines-ghana-investment-opportunities-for-2025/Julian Opuni, Managing Director of Fidelity Bank Ghana, has identified four critical growth sectors for strategic capital deployment as the country’s economy rebounds in 2025, according to an interview published in Global Investor magazine. Opuni outlined SMEs, agriculture, sustainable extractives and regional trade as key investment areas during the interview featured in the premier publication […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/fidelity-bank-chief-outlines-ghana-investment-opportunities-for-2025/

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2 w. ago WHX Leaders Push for Stronger Global Partnerships to Transform Africa’s Health Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whx-leaders-push-for-stronger-global-partnerships-to-transform-africas-health-systems/Global health leaders, policymakers, and industry experts have renewed a bold call for deeper partnerships to accelerate the transformation of Africa’s healthcare systems. Speaking at a high-level WHX Leaders Summit held in Accra-Ghana, speakers stressed that Africa’s development depends heavily on stronger public-private collaboration, data-driven reforms, and a unified continental approach to essential healthcare production, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/whx-leaders-push-for-stronger-global-partnerships-to-transform-africas-health-systems/

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2 w. ago The ‘hawks’ driving your gov’t’s agenda have no interest in Ghana’s dev’t – Afenyo

The Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has written to President John Dramani Mahama under the heading “One Year After: Ghana’s Democracy at a Crossroads,” outlining key developments that have unfolded since the 2024 general elections.

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2 w. ago Kumasi schools face dangerous air pollution – Researcher warns

A new study has found that the air in several senior high schools in Kumasi is far dirtier than what health experts consider safe, putting thousands of students at risk of developing serious health problems.

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3 w. ago Galamsey crisis spiritual, not just economic; Pulpit and policy intervention needed – Prof. Frimpong

The devastating spread of illegal mining (galamsey) has been fundamentally redefined by religious and health experts, who argue the crisis is not merely an economic problem but a profound moral and spiritual failing that is simultaneously fuelling a public health disaster.

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3 w. ago Ghana’s Dr Bernard Appiah appointed to WHO Technical Advisory Group on alcohol and drug epidemiology

The World Health Organization has selected KNUST alumnus Dr Bernard Appiah as a proposed member of its Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology, marking a major global recognition for the Ghanaian public health communication scholar. The appointment places the Syracuse University-based researcher and former KNUST pharmacy student among leading international specialists advising the WHO on evidence and strategies to curb alcohol and drug-related harm. It also reinforces KNUST’s growing contribution to global health leadership and research expertise.

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3 w. ago Prof. George K.T. Oduro outlines key outcomes from National Forum on EduTalk

In the latest episode of EduTalk, Ghana’s flagship education podcast hosted by the esteemed broadcaster Emefa Apawu, the Technical Advisor to the Minister of Education, Professor George K. T. Oduro, offered strategic insights into the recently concluded 2025 National Education Forum.

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3 w. ago Prof. George K.T. Oduro outlines key outcomes from National Education Forum on EduTalk

In the latest episode of EduTalk, Ghana’s flagship education podcast hosted by the esteemed broadcaster Emefa Apawu, the Technical Advisor to the Minister of Education, Professor George K. T. Oduro, offered strategic insights into the recently concluded 2025 National Education Forum.

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4 w. ago Mental Health Expert Highlights Depression Crisis Among Ghanaian Men

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mental-health-expert-highlights-depression-crisis-among-ghanaian-men/Counselor Prince Offei, a leading mental health professional and executive director of Counselor Prince & Associates Consult (CPAC), has shed light on the alarming reality of depression among Ghanaian men during an appearance on Amansan Television’s Apowmudzen program. The discussion, themed “Depression Among Men: Recognizing the Hidden Signs,” aired on Monday, November 17, 2025 and […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mental-health-expert-highlights-depression-crisis-among-ghanaian-men/

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