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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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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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 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 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 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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2 w. ago Police rescue kidnapping victim in Yendi, arrest three suspects after intelligence

Police in the Northern Region have rescued a kidnapping victim and arrested three suspects following a targeted intelligence-led operation in Wapuli, in the Yendi District. The Northern Regional Police Commander, DCOP Wisdom Lavoe, confirmed the operation in an internal situation report, explaining that officers acted swiftly after the case was reported to the Tamale Regional Police Intelligence Directorate on 2 December 2025. According to the report, the kidnappers had demanded GH¢100,000 from the victim’s family.

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3 w. ago Togbe Afede Salutes Farmers While Urging Revival of Agricultural Sectors

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/togbe-afede-salutes-farmers-while-urging-revival-of-agricultural-sectors/Togbe Afede XIV has paid powerful tribute to Ghanaian farmers while calling for stronger national commitment to revive key agricultural sectors during the 2025 National Farmers Day celebration held in Ho, Volta Region on Friday. The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, who chaired the 41st edition of the statutory event, was joined by chiefs, queens […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/togbe-afede-salutes-farmers-while-urging-revival-of-agricultural-sectors/

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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 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Half of MPC members want policy rate cut in January 2026 meeting

Three out of six members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Ghana have indicated that they will support a further cut in the policy rate at the next meeting in January 2026. These members gave the assurance in the official decision submissions report released by the Bank of Ghana after the […]

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3 w. 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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last month 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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