Pantang Hospital Calls for Mental Health Inclusion in Ghana Medical Trust Fund

The Director of Pantang Hospital, Dr. Yennusom Maalug, has called for mental health conditions to be explicitly included in Ghana’s proposed Medical Trust Fund, popularly referred to as “Mahamacare,” warning that patients continue to face significant financial barriers to care. Dr. Maalug made the appeal after a donation by the Ghana Bar Association to the […]

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NHIA Pays Over GH¢157 Million in April Claims to Health Facilities Nationwide

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed more than GH¢157 million in claims to healthcare service providers across Ghana for services rendered in April 2026. According to a statement issued by the Authority’s Corporate Affairs Directorate, the payments were made in two tranches—GH¢43.7 million on April 14 and GH¢113.6 million on April 30. The […]

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NHIA Suspends Three Pharmacies Over Alleged Claims Irregularities

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced the temporary suspension of three credentialed pharmacies following the detection of irregularities in claims and service transactions under the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The affected facilities are DelDem Pharma Limited, located at Iron City in Weija; Paramedica Pharmacy on Guggisberg Avenue in Ablekuma; and Desh Chemist, […]

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Mahama: Swiss Medical Centre PET Scan facility to boost cancer detection

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a state-of-the-art PET Scan facility at the Swedish Ghana Medical Centre in Accra, describing it as a major milestone in Ghana’s journey towards world-class healthcare delivery and medical sovereignty. President Mahama said the advanced diagnostic centre will strengthen early cancer detection, improve treatment outcomes and reduce the need for […]

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NHIA Engages Ahafo Key Stakeholders on OTAC and Free Primary Healthcare Initiatives

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has deepened stakeholder engagement in the Ahafo Region by holding a major town hall meeting at the Ahafo Regional Coordinating Council ahead of the rollout of the One-Time Attendance Code (OTAC) system. The engagement, organized by a delegation from the NHIA Head Office together with the Ahafo Regional and […]

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NHIA to Host Round Table on Mental Health in the Workplace on May 14

The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) is set to convene a Round Table Discussion as part of activities marking Mental Health Awareness Month, focusing on the theme “Mental Health in the Workplace.” The engagement is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Ministry of Health Conference Room in […]

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Anesvad Foundation Documents Impact of Skin NTD Control Programme as Ghana Expands Coverage to 26 Districts

A delegation from Anesvad Foundation in Bilbao Spain, led by Elssie Ansareo has begun a field visit to Ghana to document the impact of ongoing efforts to control, eliminate, and eradicate skin-related neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The visit forms part of ongoing efforts to document the progress and impact of the multi-year intervention being implemented […]

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Tamale Teaching Hospital CEO Calls for Stronger Health Sector Communication

The Chief Executive Officer of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Dr. Abubakari Bawah Abdulai, has called for stronger communication among agencies within the health sector to enhance emergency healthcare delivery and save lives. Dr. Bawah Abdulai made the call when the Chief Executive Officer of the National Ambulance Service, Dr. George Kojo Owusu, paid a courtesy […]

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Ghana’s Health Should Not Be in the Pocket of Donors – UG’s Professor Dayie

A Professor of Medical Microbiology at the University of Ghana, Prof. Nicholas T.K.D. Dayie, has cautioned that Ghana must take firm steps to finance and sustain its own health systems, particularly in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Delivering his inaugural lecture titled “When Microbes Speak and Data Appear Inconsistent, Are We Witnessing Falsehood or […]

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GHS Probes “Theft In The Theatre” Documentary Allegations

The Upper East Regional Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service has announced investigations into alleged theft and extortion claims raised in an investigative documentary titled “Theft In The Theatre” at the Upper East Regional Hospital in Bolgatanga. In a press release dated May 11, 2026, the Directorate said it had taken note of the […]

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