15 h. ago Prof. Adei urges gov’t to back private universities as medical admissions hit crisis levels

Speaking at the 6th Congregation and 10th Anniversary celebration of the Accra College of Medicine, Prof. Adei revealed a troubling gap in medical admissions.

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49 h. ago Vice President says NHIS reforms are boosting public confidence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-says-nhis-reforms-are-boosting-public-confidence/Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang said Thursday that recent reforms in the National Health Insurance Scheme are restoring public trust and driving increased enrollment nationwide. Speaking after a briefing with senior National Health Insurance Authority officials, the Vice President reported that membership numbers are climbing as citizens respond to improved service delivery. The meeting included […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/vice-president-says-nhis-reforms-are-boosting-public-confidence/

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58 h. ago Galamsey crisis spiritual, not just economic; Pulpit and policy intervention needed – Prof. Frimpong

The devastating spread of illegal mining (galamsey) has been fundamentally redefined by religious and health experts, who argue the crisis is not merely an economic problem but a profound moral and spiritual failing that is simultaneously fuelling a public health disaster.

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66 h. ago Ghana’s Dr Bernard Appiah appointed to WHO Technical Advisory Group on alcohol and drug epidemiology

The World Health Organization has selected KNUST alumnus Dr Bernard Appiah as a proposed member of its Technical Advisory Group on Alcohol and Drug Epidemiology, marking a major global recognition for the Ghanaian public health communication scholar. The appointment places the Syracuse University-based researcher and former KNUST pharmacy student among leading international specialists advising the WHO on evidence and strategies to curb alcohol and drug-related harm. It also reinforces KNUST’s growing contribution to global health leadership and research expertise.

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2 d. ago Calls grow for stronger oversight as free trade and lax regulation fuel fake medicines

The rising influx of substandard and falsified medicines across Africa is being driven by weak regulation and unchecked trade flows, former President of the Ghana Pharmaceutical Society, Benjamin Kwame Botwe, has cautioned. Speaking at the 4th White Coat Ceremony for the Pharmacy class at Central University on Friday, Botwe warned that fake medicines pose a growing threat to public health, citing alarming evidence from global health authorities.

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3 d. ago MoFFA shuts down several Eastern Region mortuaries over poor sanitation, non

The Mortuary and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has begun a two-day enforcement exercise in the Eastern Region, temporarily closing multiple mortuaries for operating without licences and failing to meet basic environmental and safety standards. Speaking on the exercise, MoFFA Registrar Mr Francis Ennin explained that the inspections were aimed at safeguarding public health and ensuring the dignity of the deceased. “We are here to ensure compliance and safeguard the welfare of Ghanaians,” he said, warning that non-compliant facilities would be surcharged and closely monitored.

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3 d. ago Ghana’s parliament wins top honour at PICCASO awards Africa for data protection leadership

Efforts to strengthen data protection and digital rights across the continent have received renewed attention as the PICCASO Awards Africa honoured individuals and organisations championing privacy and responsible technology use.

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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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5 d. ago Adopt one national framework to tackle galamsey – Prof Fobih urges stakeholders

Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has suffered from fragmented and duplicated efforts over the years, resulting in widespread environmental degradation and public health risks.

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5 d. ago Adopt one national framework to tackle galamsey – Prof Fobil urges stakeholders

Ghana’s fight against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has suffered from fragmented and duplicated efforts over the years, resulting in widespread environmental degradation and public health risks.

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5 d. ago Prof Beyuo urges gov’t to axe Zipline funds to equip blood banks

The funding model for Ghana’s Zipline drone delivery service is facing intense scrutiny, with a prominent Member of Parliament (MP) arguing that the substantial investment should be immediately redirected to shore up the country’s struggling local blood bank infrastructure.

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6 d. ago GHS warns public to brace for health risks ahead of approaching harmattan season

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has issued a public health alert advising the public to take precautionary measures as the dry harmattan season approaches.

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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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7 d. ago Ghana marks World AIDS Day with renewed push for sustainable national response

The Government of Ghana has joined the global community to commemorate World AIDS Day 2025, using the occasion to reaffirm its commitment to ending AIDS as a public health threat and building a resilient national response.

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7 d. ago Provide KNUST financial clearance to recruit more staff – Asantehene urges gov’t

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has appealed to the government to grant extra financial clearance to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) to recruit more academic and administrative staff.

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7 d. ago Gov’t urged to strengthen fiscal discipline to avoid premature return to costly borrowing 

Professor Issahaku Haruna, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Finance of the University for Development Studies (UDS), has urged government to strengthen fiscal discipline.

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1 week ago AFSA Podcast Examines US Agricultural Model Warning for Africa

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afsa-podcast-examines-us-agricultural-model-warning-for-africa/Episode 15 of “The Battle for African Agriculture” features investigative journalist Stacy Malkan discussing how corporate influence shaped America’s food system and why African nations should resist similar pressures. The conversation explores genetically modified organisms (GMOs), pesticide use, and public health consequences that have emerged from industrial agriculture in the United States. Dr. Million Belay, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/afsa-podcast-examines-us-agricultural-model-warning-for-africa/

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1 week ago Enhancing partnership for health financial hardship protection

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enhancing-partnership-for-health-financial-hardship-protection/To strengthen health systems and help protect people from economic strain when seeking care, the World Health Organization (WHO) in the African Region and the African Union Institute for Statistics (STATAFRIC) are deepening collaboration to improve how countries measure health spending and monitor financial protection. By enhancing health data quality, this partnership is helping governments […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, AMA, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/enhancing-partnership-for-health-financial-hardship-protection/

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1 week ago Professor Boateng Urges Protected Funding to Strengthen SIGA Mandate

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/professor-boateng-urges-protected-funding-to-strengthen-siga-mandate/Governance strategist, industrialization advocate and professional chairperson Professor Douglas Boateng has called for bold, long term reforms to strengthen the State Interests and Governance Authority (SIGA), stressing that predictable and protected funding is essential if the institution is to effectively support the transformation of Ghana’s state owned enterprises (SOEs). In a recent high level governance […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/professor-boateng-urges-protected-funding-to-strengthen-siga-mandate/

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1 week ago GFA unveils insurance scheme to strengthen protection for Ghanaian referees

The Ghana Football Association has announced the introduction of an insurance programme for referees across the country.

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