Health Minister Calls Agenda 111 a Trap Set by Former Administration

Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has described the Agenda 111 hospital project as a “trap” set by the former administration, citing concerns over funding gaps and implementation challenges. Speaking in an interview on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, April 22, the Minister questioned the sustainability of the project in its current form, arguing that […]

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World’s Top Condom Maker to Raise Prices by 20-30% Due to Iran War

Safe sex could get more expensive if the Iran war continues to disrupt global supply chains, according to a new interview with the CEO of the world’s largest condom manufacturer. Karex CEO Goh Miah Kiat told Reuters on Tuesday that the company may be forced to raise prices at least 20% to 30%, depending on […]

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GNPC and Partners Sign New MoU to Advance Healthcare Delivery in Western Region

The Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), together with its upstream partners led by Eni, has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ghana Health Service to support the next phase of healthcare development interventions in Ghana’s Western Region. The agreement builds on a series of earlier investments aimed at improving access to essential […]

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Rikair Donates Medical Equipment Worth GH¢1.18 Million to Ghana Medical Trust Fund

Rikair, led by its Board Chairman Nana Yaw Asante and Chief Executive Officer Philip Creech-Jones, has donated medical equipment valued at GHC 1,185,800 to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund in a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery. The donation, which includes 15 hospital beds, eight oxygen concentrators, and essential accessories, is expected to significantly enhance […]

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Agenda 111 Hospital in Ahanta West Left Idle as Concerns Mount

Ghanaian Journalist Justice Baidoo has raised concerns over the state of the Agenda 111 hospital in Ahanta West, located in Bokoro, his hometown. According to him, the facility, which is within walking distance of his grandfather’s home, was commissioned on December 5, 2024. However, he noted that at the time of commissioning, many residents expressed […]

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Bongo to Get Dedicated Maternal and Child Health Facility Under Ghana–Korea Initiative

Ghana’s Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, Kojo Choi, has announced plans for the construction of a dedicated Maternal and Child Health and Nutrition Centre in Bongo in the Upper East Region. The project, which is being undertaken in partnership with Korean NGO Friends of Hope (KFHI), will be located adjacent to the Bongo District […]

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President Mahama Applauds Rapid Progress on Tamale Teaching Hospital Cardiology Centre Project

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the swift progress of work on the Cardiology Centre under construction at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, describing it as a transformative step toward equitable healthcare delivery in northern Ghana. The state-of-the-art facility is being developed as a specialized centre for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Once completed, it will […]

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Volta Regional Hospital Receives New Dialysis Machines to Boost Renal Care

Hope is rising across Ghana’s healthcare landscape, carried on the wings of progress, partnership, and a shared commitment to saving lives. At the Volta Regional Hospital, joy and relief filled the air as the Ghana Medical Trust Fund delivered two brand-new dialysis machines along with critical medical equipment to strengthen renal care services. Led by […]

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GMTFcare Goes Live at Ho Teaching Hospital

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) is steadily turning vision into reality as its team, alongside dedicated software engineers, advances the installation of the GMTFcare system at Ho Teaching Hospital. The ongoing exercise includes hands-on training for healthcare professionals and the pilot onboarding of patients; an important step toward a more responsive and efficient healthcare […]

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Research reveals students are learning under dangerous conditions in Ghana

Students in Ghana are learning in environments that may be quietly undermining their health, concentration and academic performance, Professor Samuel Amos-Abanyie, a professor of architecture at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology has warned, calling for urgent improvements in classroom design and conditions. He said poor lighting, excessive heat and high noise levels […]

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