21 h. ago Prof. Veronica Dzomeku inducted into Hall of Fame at 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards

Prof. (Mrs.) Veronica Millicent Dzomeku, Dean of the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, has been inducted into the Hall of Fame at the 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Excellence Awards held at the Global Dreams Hotel in Tamale. The ceremony, hosted by the Ministry of Health, celebrated outstanding contributions to Ghana’s healthcare sector and drew dignitaries, academics and healthcare leaders from across the country.

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35 h. ago Gov’t to offer 15 PhD scholarships annually for nursing, midwifery tutors

The Ministry of Health is taking a decisive step to strengthen the capacity of nursing and midwifery education in Ghana.

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3 d. ago Health Ministry invites proposals for supply, installation of dialysis machines

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced a call for proposals from qualified suppliers and vendors for the supply and installation of dialysis machines in selected hospitals across the country.

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3 d. ago Ghana Nurses Association Apologizes for Media Attack on Health Minister

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-nurses-association-apologizes-for-media-attack-on-health-minister/The Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association has issued an unqualified apology to Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh following what the organization described as an unfortunate media attack on the minister. GRNMA leadership met with Minister Akandoh on Tuesday to formally apologize and discuss strengthening relations between nursing professionals and the government, according to a […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-nurses-association-apologizes-for-media-attack-on-health-minister/

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6 d. ago Foreign Minister Opens New Maternal Health Clinic in North Tongu

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-minister-opens-new-maternal-health-clinic-in-north-tongu/Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has opened a new maternal and child health facility in Juapong, marking a significant boost to healthcare services in his North Tongu constituency. The clinic, built through a partnership with the Engage Africa Now Foundation, was completed and fully equipped within six months. Ablakwa personally funded all medical equipment […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/foreign-minister-opens-new-maternal-health-clinic-in-north-tongu/

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6 d. ago Hundreds feared dead, injured as earthquake of magnitude 6 hits Afghanistan

Hundreds were feared dead and injured in an earthquake of magnitude 6 that struck Afghanistan’s rugged northeastern province of Kunar, authorities said on Monday, as rescuers combed the rubble of homes in a hunt for survivors. Early reports showed 30 dead in a single village, the health ministry said, but added that accurate casualty figures […]

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6 d. ago Three killed and dozens injured in train derailment in Egypt

Three people have been killed and 103 others injured due to a train derailing while en route to the Egyptian capital Cairo, the country's health ministry has said.

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6 d. ago Gov’t slashes nursing and allied Health Training fees by 50%

The Ministry of Health has announced a 50 per cent reduction in school fees for students of Nursing and Allied Health Training Institutions, effective from the 2025/2026 academic year.

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7 d. ago Ridge Hospital saga: Health Ministry stands firm on investigation report

The Ministry of Health has vigorously defended the thoroughness and integrity of its investigation into the alleged assault of nurse Rejoice Tsotso Bortei at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital, commonly known as Ridge Hospital.

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8 d. ago Bibiani gov’t hospital patients appeal for expanded NHIS coverage

Patients at the Bibiani Government Hospital in the Western North Region are appealing to the Ministry of Health to expand the list of medicines covered under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). They lament that many essential drugs prescribed to them are excluded from the scheme, forcing them to purchase from private pharmacies at high […]

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8 d. ago Ridge Hospital assault: Health workers given ‘raw deal’ – Greater Accra GRNMA Chairman

The Greater Accra Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Jefferson Asare, has strongly criticised the committee report on the alleged assault of a nurse at the Ridge Hospital Trauma Centre, describing it as “a raw deal” for health workers. Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr. Asare said both the Health Ministry and […]

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9 d. ago CSA warns of rising brand impersonation scams on Google Maps and Search

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has issued a public alert over a surge in scams involving the impersonation of popular brands and service providers on Google Maps and Google Search.

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9 d. ago Gov’t negotiating with 13 countries to export Ghanaian nurses – Health Minister

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that the government is currently in negotiations with thirteen countries to export Ghanaian nurses to work abroad.

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1 week ago Health Ministry to extend Ridge Hospital assault probe recommendations nationwide

The Ministry of Health has announced that recommendations from the committee set up to investigate the recent assault at Ridge Hospital in Accra will be extended to health facilities across the country.

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1 week ago Health Ministry dismisses claims of bias in Ridge Hospital assault investigation

The Ministry of Health has rejected claims that the committee investigating the alleged assault on a nurse at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) overlooked the testimony of the doctor who first assessed her.

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1 week ago Full report: Ridge assault investigative committee submits findings to health minister

The Ridge Assault Investigative Committee has handed over its report to Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh concerning the incident that occurred on 17th August, 2025 at the Emergency Department of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (GARH).

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1 week ago Nurse assault probe clears claims of serious injury at Ridge Hospital

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nurse-assault-probe-clears-claims-of-serious-injury-at-ridge-hospital/Government investigators examining violence at Ridge Hospital have dismissed reports of severe physical injuries to a nurse attacked during a chaotic emergency room confrontation, though medical teams confirmed she received treatment for pain and trauma following the incident. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh received the official findings Wednesday from committee chairman Dr Lawrence Ofori-Boadu, whose […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/nurse-assault-probe-clears-claims-of-serious-injury-at-ridge-hospital/

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1 week ago Vice President Promises Enhanced Healthcare Collaboration After Ministry Visit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-promises-enhanced-healthcare-collaboration-after-ministry-visit/Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has committed her office to strengthening Ghana’s health sector following discussions with senior ministry officials this week. Opoku-Agyemang visited the Ministry of Health alongside Chief of Staff Alex Segbefia and key advisors for what she described as a working session with Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh and agency heads. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-promises-enhanced-healthcare-collaboration-after-ministry-visit/

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1 week ago Ridge assault probe flawed as key doctor was sidelined – GRNMA

The Greater Accra Chairman of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA), Jefferson Asare, has questioned the credibility of the Ministry of Health’s investigation into the alleged assault of a nurse at the Ridge Hospital.

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1 week ago 6 major highlights as Ridge Hospital assault probe exposes staff shortages, faulty equipment, others

The Ministry of Health’s investigative committee has released its findings on the alleged assault incident at the Greater Accra Regional Hospital (Ridge) on August 17, 2025.

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