3 d. ago Vice President applauds NHIA for 2025 gains, urges stronger public education on health insurance

Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has praised the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for what she describes as significant progress made in strengthening the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) in 2025.

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6 d. ago Harmattan alert: GHS cautions citizens to take preventive health measures

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has released a public health advisory as the country prepares for the onset of the harmattan season, urging the public to take precautionary measures against the health threats associated with the dry and dusty conditions.

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6 d. ago Economist Mills Urges Lithium Agreement Suspension After Government Engagement

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-mills-urges-lithium-agreement-suspension-after-government-engagement/Veteran economist Cadman Mills has expressed alarm over the proposed Ewoyaa lithium mining agreement, urging reconsideration of the deal amid legal, economic and public concerns, while later praising government for engaging with his concerns. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mills said he had not fully examined either version of the proposed agreement but […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/economist-mills-urges-lithium-agreement-suspension-after-government-engagement/

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8 d. ago Keta Municipal Chief Executive Urges Public to Support Local Farmers

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/keta-municipal-chief-executive-urges-public-to-support-local-farmers/The Keta Municipal Chief Executive (MCE), Mr Wisdom Seade, has called on the public to prioritise locally grown food products to boost the agricultural sector, enhance productivity, and support farmers across the municipality. Speaking at the 41st Municipal Farmers’ Day celebration held at Hatorgodo on Wednesday, Mr Seade said the Assembly was implementing several interventions […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/keta-municipal-chief-executive-urges-public-to-support-local-farmers/

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8 d. ago Mission schools must not be weakened for their decades of investment – Prof. Bokpin

Economist and Finance Professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has urged the government and the public to approach current debates on religious rights in mission schools with caution, warning that any reforms must not erode the identity or long-standing investments made by these institutions.

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8 d. ago Wesley Girls’ saga: Mission schools must not be weakened for their decades of investment – Prof. Bokpin

Economist and Finance Professor at the University of Ghana, Professor Godfred Bokpin, has urged the government and the public to approach current debates on religious rights in mission schools with caution, warning that any reforms must not erode the identity or long-standing investments made by these institutions.

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1 week ago “I got one million followers out of Abena Korkor’s issue” – Eugene Osarfo Nkansah

Entertainment curator and blogger Eugene Osarfo Nkansah, known widely as Nkonkonsa, has said the controversy involving mental health advocate Abena Korkor did not break him but instead increased his online following significantly. 

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1 week ago Speaker Bagbin Calls for Parliament Media Partnership to Restore Trust

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-calls-for-parliament-media-partnership-to-restore-trust/Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin urged deeper collaboration between Parliament, the media and the public on Monday to reverse declining confidence in Ghana’s democratic institutions, citing survey data showing legislators rank among the least trusted officials in the country. Speaking at the maiden Speaker’s Public Financial Management Dialogue in Accra, Bagbin noted that […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-calls-for-parliament-media-partnership-to-restore-trust/

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1 week ago Art Meets Medicine: ‘Courage in Color’ exhibition charts new path for global breast cancer advocacy

In a powerful fusion of creativity and public health advocacy, FHL Group Africa, in partnership with SCOLPTA, Net Impact Accra, CREION, and with support from MTN Ghana, has launched a groundbreaking initiative — Arts for Breast Cancer (ABC) — a program transforming artistic expression into life-saving support for women battling breast cancer in Ghana.

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1 week ago Distance Yourself from Asharku Bruce Quaye – Mahama Cautioned

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/distance-yourself-from-asharku-bruce-quaye-mahama-cautioned/Elders of Ngleshie Alata (James Town) ,Asafoatsemei, Kingmakers of James Town have urged President John Dramani Mahama to exercise caution in his public engagements with the self-styled Chief Asharku Bruce Quaye, emphasizing the need for President John Mahama to protect his political image and the peace of the country in general. Prince Asharku Bruce‑Quaye has […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Prosper Kay, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/distance-yourself-from-asharku-bruce-quaye-mahama-cautioned/

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1 week ago “Stop the pity narratives”: African media urged to reframe stories on neglected tropical diseases

African health advocates are calling for a complete rethink of how Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are portrayed in the media, insisting that persistent narratives of helplessness and suffering are harming rather than helping the fight against these conditions. At the launch of the 4th REMAPSEN Media Forum, speakers challenged journalists to shift away from pity-driven […]

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1 week ago Mpox cases hit 880 as Ghana Health Service urges public to stay alert

The Ghana Health Service has confirmed 11 new Mpox infections, raising the national case count to 880 as of November 20, 2025.

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1 week ago Mahama Urges Africa to Strengthen Financial Management Systems

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-africa-to-strengthen-financial-management-systems/President John Dramani Mahama has urged African nations to strengthen public financial management (PFM) systems and embrace technology driven accountability to sustain economic growth, citing Ghana’s recent debt crisis as a cautionary example. Speaking at the third African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) Conference in Accra on November 25, 2025, Mahama cited Ghana’s default on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/mahama-urges-africa-to-strengthen-financial-management-systems/

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2 w. ago A National Call for Responsibility: Why Ghana Needs a Mindset Shift in Public Service

The past week has brought two unsettling incidents to the fore. They have reminded the country that the attitude toward work in many corners of our public service demands urgent attention. These issues are not isolated. They reveal gaps in responsibility, discipline and care for the very citizens our institutions are meant to protect.

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2 w. ago VAST Ghana urges gov’t to strengthen protection of public health policies from tobacco industry interference

Ghana's efforts to shield its public health policies from the commercial influence of the tobacco industry are facing a critical challenge, despite recording a slight overall improvement in a major global assessment.

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2 w. ago Energy Commission sounds alarm on ‘shoddy wiring’, urges public to use only certified electricians to prevent fires

The Energy Commission (EC) has issued a strong public advisory, urging homeowners and businesses to exclusively engage its certified professional electricians for all wiring work to prevent fire outbreaks caused by substandard electrical installations.

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3 w. ago Public sentiment cannot guide aviation safety — Bright Simons on Presidential Jet debate

Policy analyst and Vice President of IMANI Africa, Bright Simons, has urged Ghanaians to focus on data-driven analysis and stronger public oversight in national security decision-making, as discussions continue over the return of Ghana’s Presidential Jet from mandatory servicing.

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3 w. ago Belinda Appiah: Breaking the glass ceiling, empowering women beyond pink month

As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Women of Today Foundation, her name has become synonymous with women’s empowerment, mentorship, and community-driven health advocacy.

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3 w. ago Building Vaccine Confidence Through Accurate Reporting: Experts urge media to lead public health communication

Health experts, scientists, and journalists have renewed calls for stronger media engagement in promoting accurate vaccine information and countering misinformation to strengthen public confidence in immunisation across Ghana and Africa. This came to light at a joint training programme organised by the African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN) in collaboration with the National Vaccine […]

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3 w. ago Splenda Ghana, health sdvocates urge public to prioritise healthy living as diabetes cases rises

Health professionals and advocates across Ghana are raising concerns over the alarming increase in diabetes cases nationwide, warning that the disease poses a serious threat to public health if urgent preventive measures are not taken.

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