3 d. ago Key observations on the Constitutional Review Commission Report submitted to President Mahama

An important turning point in Ghana's constitutional history was reached yesterday when President John Dramani Mahama received a 127-page Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) Report. Constitutional review is a means to redress power disparities, improve accountability, and bolster democracy and public confidence in the state.

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4 d. ago 900 women die in childbirth in 2025 – Gender Ministry warns Ghana is off track on maternal health

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has sounded the alarm over Ghana’s maternal health crisis, revealing that about 900 women have died from pregnancy- and childbirth-related complications in 2025 alone.

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4 d. ago 900 women die in childbirth in 2025 – Gender Ministry warns Ghana is off

The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has sounded the alarm over Ghana’s maternal health crisis, revealing that about 900 women have died from pregnancy- and childbirth-related complications in 2025 alone.

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4 d. ago Health Minister commends workers, pledges stronger health system in end

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has paid tribute to Ghana’s health professionals and reaffirmed government’s commitment to strengthening the national health system, as the country marks the close of the year.

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6 d. ago Mahama receives CRC’s report, implementation committee starts work next year 

President John Mahama has received the Constitutional Review Committee’s Report, which, among other recommendations, suggests extending Ghana’s four-year Presidential term to five years. 

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7 d. ago Energy Minister Pledges Stable Power Supply as Grid Hits Record Demand

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-minister-pledges-stable-power-supply-as-grid-hits-record-demand/Energy and Green Transition Minister Dr John Abdulai Jinapor assured Ghanaians of stable power supply during the festive period despite the national grid reaching a record peak demand of approximately 4,300 megawatts, marking an all time high for energy consumption. The Minister addressed participants at a health walk organized by the Ministry on Saturday, December […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/energy-minister-pledges-stable-power-supply-as-grid-hits-record-demand/

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1 week ago President Mahama Receives Bawku Peace Mediation Report From Asantehene at Jubilee House

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-receives-bawku-peace-mediation-report-from-asantehene-at-jubilee-house/President John Dramani Mahama received the Bawku peace mediation report from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on December 16, 2025 at Jubilee House in Accra calling for reconciliation among residents of the Upper East regional town engulfed in conflict for several decades. The presentation ceremony brought together government officials, security officials, religious leaders, traditional chiefs […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/president-mahama-receives-bawku-peace-mediation-report-from-asantehene-at-jubilee-house/

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1 week ago Ghana strengthens sickle cell care with national screening and management guidelines

The Ministry of Health has launched the National Sickle Cell Disease Screening and Case Management Guidelines, marking a major step towards strengthening the prevention, early detection, and management of sickle cell disease in Ghana.

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1 week ago GHS warns of rise in road traffic accidents during Christmas festivities

The Ministry of Health, through the Ghana Health Service (GHS), has issued a public health alert, warning that the Christmas festive season is often marked by a rise in road traffic accidents, many of which result in preventable injuries and loss of life.

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1 week ago Health Ministry holds first Midwives’ Innovation Hackathon, showcases bold frontline solutions

The Ministry of Health has held its first Midwives’ Innovation Hackathon Exhibition, highlighting the creativity and problem-solving capacity of midwives as frontline leaders and drivers of change in maternal and newborn care.

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2 w. ago Martin Amidu Questions Constitutional Framework for Bawku Mediation Report Presentation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-amidu-questions-constitutional-framework-for-bawku-mediation-report-presentation/President John Dramani Mahama will receive the Bawku conflict mediation report from Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II on Tuesday December 16 2025 at the Presidency at 4pm. Former Attorney General Martin Alamisi Burnes Kaiser Amidu has raised concerns about whether the resolution process follows the framework of the 1992 Constitution. Amidu who served as Attorney […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/martin-amidu-questions-constitutional-framework-for-bawku-mediation-report-presentation/

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2 w. ago Health Ministry secures GH¢22.8bn to upgrade facilities and expand workforce

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has disclosed that the Ministry has been allocated GH¢22.8 billion in the 2026 Budget to enhance healthcare delivery and strengthen the country’s health system.

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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 Health Ministry launches Vax and Pharm Project to boost local and pharmaceutical production

The Ministry of Health (MoH), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union in Ghana (EU), has officially launched the Vax & Pharm Ghana Project titled “Strengthening Vaccines and Pharmaceuticals Production in Ghana.”

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2 w. ago Letter to Minister of Health and Doctors: Balancing personal interest and service to humanity

The recent refusal of doctors to accept postings to deprive areas in Ghana is very worrying. This has a very high potential to cause increased morbidity and mortality in these areas.

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2 w. ago Health Ministry developing national AI policy to boost public health delivery — GHS Director reveals

The Director of Public Health at the Ghana National Health Service, Dr. Franklin Asiedu Bekoe, has announced that the plans by Ghana’s Ministry of Health, to introduce Artificial Intelligence nationwide to enhance public health care.

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2 w. ago Mahama set to receive final Constitutional Review Committee report on December 22

President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the long-awaited final report of the Constitutional Review Committee will be submitted to him on December 22.

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Asantehene to present Bawku mediation report to Mahama on Dec. 16

President John Mahama is set to receive the final report and recommendations on the mediation of the Bawku conflict from the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

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2 w. 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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