Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has called for a more focused and practical approach to addressing Ghana’s healthcare challenges, particularly maternal and newborn deaths. She said rather than attempting to solve every challenge in the health sector at once, stakeholders must identify critical problems that can be addressed with available resources and implement targeted interventions that produce measurable results. Prof. Dr. Ayensu-Danquah made th

The Ghana Secretariat of the Joint Association of Port Truckers (JAPTU) has reportedly received a number of complaints from truck drivers over alleged intimidation, harassment, prolonged delays and extortion at some police checkpoints along major northern transit corridors. The concerns, which have reportedly emerged in recent weeks, are particularly linked to sections of the Tamale–Walewale route, as well as parts of the Upper East and Upper West Regions. According to compla

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has summoned the Volta Regional Police Commander following concerns over alleged harassment, intimidation, unnecessary delays and extortion of local traders by some Police personnel along the Aflao–Accra main route. The Regional Commander has consequently summoned all Divisional and District Commanders to a meeting on Wednesday, 2nd September 2026, to deliberate on the matter and take appropriate measures. The concerns follow a viral Face