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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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 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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1 week 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 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 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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2 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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