UNU-INRA, UG partner on climate resilience and sustainable land use in Ghana

The United Nations University Institute for Natural Resources Africa (UNU-INRA) and the Department of Geography and Resource Development of the University of Ghana have collaborated to promote climate resilience and sustainable land use in Ghana....

New Africa CDC platform boosts regional health manufacturing

By SHARON NAKOLA in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-10-14 20:13 The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has launched the African Manufacturing Market Intelligence & Network Analysis or AMMINA platform to strengthen...

We were united during 2026 World Cup qualifiers, says Ghana coach Otto Addo

Black Stars head coach Otto Addo has attributed Ghana’s successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup to a calmer, more focused campaign and a stronger sense of unity within the team. Following the disappointment of missing out on the 2025...

Drop “Dr.” title or provide proof – GTEC to acting Registrar of Traditional Medicine Practice Council

The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has written to the Acting Registrar of the Traditional Medicine Practice Council (TMPC), Yakubu Tobor Yusuf, demanding clarification and documentation over his use of the academic title “Dr. (MH).” In...

Minority: Akandoh misled health workers on financial clearance, arrears payment

The Minority in Parliament has accused the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, of misleading health professionals over claims that the government has secured financial clearance for their employment and payment of arrears. Mr. Akandoh,...

Train more specialised health professionals for global market – Yendi MP

The Member of Parliament for Yendi, Abdul-Fatawu Alhassan, has underscored the need for Ghana to train more specialised health professionals to position the country for global health service exports. According to him, the majority of health...

Akandoh misled health workers on financial clearance, arrears payment

The Minority in Parliament has accused the Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, of misleading health professionals over claims that the government has secured financial clearance for their employment and payment of arrears. Mr. Akandoh,...

Rock City Hotel holds free prostate and breast cancer screenings for PMI Ghana members

Rock City Hotel has once again demonstrated its commitment to community well-being through a free prostate and breast cancer screening exercise organised for members of the Project Management Institute (PMI) Ghana. The initiative formed part of...

CABI facilitates review of banana bunchy top disease prevention, emergency preparedness and response Plan for Ghana

Accra, Oct. 14, GNA-Under its PlantwisePlus programme, CABI has hosted a stakeholders workshop in Accra, to review the three-year old prevention and emergency preparedness plan developed for the viral Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD). BBTD is the...

Ghana Medical Trust Fund Inaugurates Board and Opens Headquarters to Lead the Fight Against NCDs

A new era has dawned at the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF) with the inauguration of its maiden Board of Trustees and the commissioning of its new headquarters – two landmark milestones that reaffirm the nation’s commitment to advancing healthcare...

Volta Regional Minister commends U.S.-Ghana medical outreach team 

By Michael Foli Jackidy Ave-Dakpa (V/R), Oct. 14, GNA – The Volta Regional Minister, Mr. James Gunu, has commended the USA-Bright Seed: Nova Care Ghana Foundation medical outreach team for their dedication to improving healthcare delivery in rural...

MTN Ghana and ASOHOM Host Charity Fashion Gala in Accra

The Spouses of Heads of Missions in Ghana and International Organizations (ASOHOM), in partnership with MTN Ghana, has hosted the 2025 Diplomatic Fashion Gala for Charity in Accra, blending style, diplomacy, and philanthropy in one spectacular...

Growing Up Multilingual: The Linguistic Diversity of Ghana

Ghana is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in Africa, home to over 80 languages spoken across its regions. In this vibrant multilingual society, it's common for individuals to grow up speaking not just their mother tongue, but also...

Govt approves hiring of health workers: Thousands to be employed - Salary arrears to be paid next month

The Ministry of Health has secured approval from Cabinet to honour arrears of salaries and allowances of various health sector workers, including newly recruited medical doctors, nurses and midwives, from next month. The approval and the...

Why People in the Middle East Prefer Using Ghanaian Accounts...

Taptap Send, a widely used fintech platform, has revolutionized how people send money across borders, particularly from diaspora communities to Africa. However, an interesting trend has emerged: individuals in Dubai and other parts of the Middle...

Emergency at Hospitals, Preferential Attention to Motorists: Police Reports Costing Lives Daily

At Manhyia District Hospital and many others across the region, a quiet but deadly crisis is unfolding. Patients in critical condition are arriving too late, not because of a lack of medical staff or equipment, but because emergency care is being...

Beyond Enforcement: Tackling Galamsey in Ghana Through Innov...

Illegal small-scale mining commonly known as galamsey continues to pose a significant threat to Ghana’s environment, public health, and socio-economic stability. Despite years of government interventions, including military operations and...

Reviving Traditional Healing with Modern Knowledge: Cupping Therapy and Energy Medicine in West Africa

In recent years, the global health community has witnessed resurgence in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) as people seek natural, holistic approaches to health and healing. Among these therapies, cupping therapy and energy medicine...

Harnessing Digital Platforms to Combat Corruption in Ghana: ...

Corruption continues to be a formidable barrier to Ghana’s development, draining public resources and eroding trust in institutions. While digitalization has begun to transform some aspects of governance, Ghana has yet to fully explore the...

MTN, Absa, Mobile Web Ghana Equip Ghana’s Future Tech Women

The MTN Ghana Foundation, in collaboration with Absa Bank Ghana and Mobile Web Ghana, has successfully organized the 2025 Girl Code Hackathon, bringing together 100 young women from tertiary institutions across Ghana to develop innovative tech...