6 h. ago Ghana Leads the Charge: WHX Leaders Africa Summit Kicks Off in Accra

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-leads-the-charge-whx-leaders-africa-summit-kicks-off-in-accra/By Perdita Agyarko When the sun rose over Accra on 9 December 2025, the city felt electric. More than 300 health leaders—ministers, investors, CEOs and visionaries—gathered under the banner “Catalysing Africa’s Health Revolution.” The air buzzed with the promise of a continent ready to write its own health story. President John Dramani Mahama stepped onto the stage, his voice […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-leads-the-charge-whx-leaders-africa-summit-kicks-off-in-accra/

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13 h. ago Gov’t developing central health intelligence database – Health minister

Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has revealed that the government is developing a centralised national health intelligence database aimed at enhancing transparency and supporting evidence-based decision-making across all levels of the health system.

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36 h. ago Lightwave considers court action over Health Ministry’s silence on LHIMS dispute

Project Coordinator for Lightwave eHealth Solutions, Eric Adjei, says the company may be forced to pursue legal action as its dispute with the Ministry of Health over the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS) continues without resolution. Speaking on the AM Show, he disclosed that Lightwave has formally submitted documents to the Office of the President, the Chief of Staff, and the Ministry of Health but has received no response.

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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 Health Ministry says over 6,000 newly recruited nurses paid, urges posted Medical officers to report to work

The Ministry of Health has confirmed that over 6,000 newly recruited nurses have received their salaries, covering part of the 13,500 nurses recruited nationwide.

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6 d. ago Health Minister gives newly posted doctors one week to report amid widespread no

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has given newly posted medical doctors an additional week to report to their duty stations, following what he described as an alarming nationwide refusal to take up postings. Mr Akandoh said the initial reporting figures were “not encouraging,” revealing that seven out of every ten newly assigned doctors […]

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7 d. ago Government prioritises healthcare in 2026 budget – Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has described the 2026 budget as “the most people-focused and health-centred budget” in recent years, highlighting a strong commitment to healthcare investment. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Mr Akandoh announced a GH¢34 billion allocation to the health sector, including GH¢11 billion for the National Health Insurance Scheme […]

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7 d. ago Health Ministry inaugurates new National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group

The Ministry of Health has officially inaugurated the newly reconstituted National Immunisation Technical Advisory Group (NITAG-Ghana), aimed at reinforcing evidence-based vaccine policy and enhancing national health protection.

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7 d. ago 25 Doctors refuse postings to Upper West Region, threatening healthcare for a million residents

Healthcare delivery in the Upper West Region is facing a severe crisis after an alarming number of newly posted medical doctors refused to report for duty.

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7 d. ago Zipline says drone deliveries have saved thousands of lives, rejects claims of misuse

Zipline Ghana has defended the integrity of its drone delivery operations, insisting that the service remains focused on emergency, life-saving medical supplies, a mandate the company says has already saved “over 10,000 lives.” Country Manager Daniel Kwaku Merki gave the clarification following allegations by Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh that the programme was being misused […]

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7 d. ago Health Minister appeals to mining companies to take over and complete Agenda 111 hospitals

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has appealed to mining companies to take over, complete and equip the Agenda 111 hospital projects in their operational areas.

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7 d. ago Government to commence work on three new regional hospitals in 2026 – Health Minister

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced that work will commence next year on three new regional hospitals, marking a significant step in the government’s plan to expand healthcare infrastructure across the country.

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7 d. ago Zipline contract: Gov’t spending over half a million dollars on drone services per month — Akandoh

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, the Minister of Health, has clarified the happenings in the Zipline contract for providing drone services in healthcare delivery.

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8 d. ago GHS data shows 70% of newly posted doctors fail to report to assigned regions

New data from the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has revealed a shocking nationwide turnout gap, with 7 out of every 10 newly posted medical officers failing to report to their assigned regions.

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8 d. ago Only 16% of Zipline drone flights meet core mandate – Health Minister reveals

The contractual viability of the Zipline Ghana drone delivery service has come under scrutiny after Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh revealed data showing the service operates almost entirely outside its core mandate of emergency and hard-to-reach medical supply.

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8 d. ago Zipline delivering condoms, mosquito nets, needles, text textbooks – Akandoh

The contractual integrity of Zipline Ghana’s drone delivery service has been challenged by Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh...

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8 d. ago Zipline drones delivering condoms, mosquito nets, needles and textbooks – Health Minister

The contractual integrity of Zipline Ghana’s drone delivery service has been challenged by Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh...

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8 d. 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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8 d. ago Health Minister announces 120% NHIS tariff increase for healthcare providers starting 2026

Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, says the government will implement a 120% upward adjustment in National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) tariffs for healthcare providers beginning next year.

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1 week ago Pharmacists’ crises: Rx24 Group demands immediate posting after 9 months of unemployment

A worrying concern in Ghana’s pharmaceutical sector has been exposed, with the Rx24 group, comprising newly qualified pharmacists, accusing the Ministry of Health (MoH) of severe delays in posting them for their mandatory housemanship.

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