The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh (MP), has called on residents of the Oti Region to fully embrace the government’s #FreePrimaryHealthCare initiative and desist from self-medication, stressing that the policy is designed to bring quality and affordable healthcare services closer to the people. According to the Minister, self-medication continues to pose serious health risks to many Ghanaians, especially in rural communities where people often resort to taking dru

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has engaged the Muslim Community and Chiefs in Dambai on the government’s Free Primary Health Care initiative being implemented under the administration of President John Dramani Mahama. The separate engagements took place on Friday at the Dambai Central Mosque and the Oti Regional Coordinating Council, where stakeholders gathered to discuss the impact and implementation of the policy. Addressing the Muslim community and tradit

Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, Minister of Health, has clarified that the government’s recently launched Free Primary Healthcare initiative is not intended to replace the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), contrary to speculations circulating among sections of the public. According to the Minister, the initiative is designed to complement the NHIS and strengthen access to healthcare delivery across the country. Speaking to health workers in the Oti Region on Thursday night, Mr

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has called on African countries to adopt bold and practical measures to bridge the gaps in the training and retention of health professionals, stressing that health remains central to productivity, economic resilience and national security. Speaking at the opening of the Second Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum in Accra on Wednesday, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang questioned why many African countries continued to lose trained health work

Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has called for urgent and coordinated investment in Africa’s health workforce, warning that the continent’s growing shortage of health professionals threatens efforts to improve healthcare delivery and achieve universal health coverage. Speaking at the opening of the first high-level roundtable discussion of the 2nd Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum in Accra, Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah stressed the need for

The Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, on Monday visited selected Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) centres across Accra to observe the start of the 2026 nationwide examinations and encourage candidates. He was accompanied by the Mayor of Accra, Michael Allotey, and the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Ocloo, as part of efforts to ensure a smooth and incident-free exercise. During the tour, the delegation interacted with candidates, invigilators and sch

The 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) has commenced across Ghana today, Monday, May 4, with over 620,000 candidates sitting the nationwide assessment under intensified measures to prevent malpractice. The examination, administered by the West African Examinations Council, will run until May 11. In total, 620,141 candidates from 20,395 schools are expected to take part. WAEC has issued a firm directive urging candidates to strictly adhere to examination guide

A dawn security operation by the National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NaIMOS) has led to the arrest of 49 suspected illegal miners following a violent ambush on its personnel earlier this week in the Ahanta West Municipality of the Western Region. The coordinated swoop, carried out in the early hours of Thursday at Adiewoso within the concession of Ghana Rubber Estates Limited (GREL), also resulted in the recovery of a pump-action firearm and the seizure of ov

Dr. Zakari Mumuni, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, has revealed that Ghana’s inflation process in 2025 reflected a combination of both domestic and external influences, highlighting the complexity of price developments within the economy. Speaking at the official release of the 2025 Annual Inflation Report, Dr. Mumuni explained that key drivers of inflation during the year included exchange rate fluctuations, rising food prices, and movements in global commodity m

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has attributed its exceptional financial performance in 2025 to disciplined spending, strategic allocation of resources, and a deliberate focus on operational efficiency across all departments. This comes on the back of the Board’s audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2025, which show a significant surge in non-tax revenue from GH₵307.7 million in 2024 to GH₵970.8 million in 2025—more than tripling within its first full

The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has intensified calls for district, municipal, and metropolitan assemblies, traditional authorities, and regional stakeholders to align local development priorities with Ghana’s broader Resetting Ghana Agenda, as part of efforts to craft a unified and inclusive national development framework. This directive follows extensive stakeholder consultations conducted across all 16 regions of the country, which brought together loca

Most fraud does not happen because systems fail. It happens because someone trusted the wrong request. In today’s digital economy, accountants are no longer just custodians of numbers, they are custodians of trust. With direct access to financial systems, sensitive client data, and payment approvals, they sit at the centre of organisational risk. This reality makes them prime targets for cybercriminals, fraudsters, and even insider threats. As a result, security has moved bey

The Forestry Commission (FC) has laid to rest a gallant hero, Mr. Raphael Ganyo, a Resource Guard with the Wildlife Division of the Commission. His final funeral rites were held at Adorzekope near Mafi-Kumasi in the Volta Region, drawing family, colleagues, and dignitaries to honour his life and service. Mr. Ganyo tragically lost his life after being fatally shot by a poacher while on patrol at the Zitoe Camp within the Kalakpa Resource Reserve. His untimely death underscores

The Forestry Commission has paid its final respects to Raphael Ganyo, a young officer described as a gallant soldier who lost his life while protecting the nation’s natural resources. The Commission’s Board Chairman, Isaac Essien, led management and staff to mourn with the bereaved family during the final funeral rites of the late officer. Raphael Ganyo, a 28-year-old Resource Guard with the Wildlife Division, was shot and killed by a poacher at the Kalakpa Resource Reserve o

The Chief Executive Officer of Minerals Commission, Isaac Tandoh, has stated that the revocation of the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited was undertaken in accordance with the provisions of the Minerals and Mining Act, 2006 (Act 703). Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Monday, Mr. Tandoh explained that the decision taken by the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, followed extensive investigations and recommendations from the Com

Chief Superintendent Anyani, District Commander of Adabraka Police Station has confirmed that six of suspects in police custody at the station escaped on Sunday night. He disclosed that six suspects initially broke out, but officers on duty acted swiftly and successfully rearrested three of them. He also dismissed claims linking the escapees to the murders of the father-in-law of GoldBod CEO, Sammy Gyamfi. Speaking exclusively to Thinknewsonline.com, he stated “Those suspect

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has honoured Ghanaian preacher Prophet Eric Uche Boahen, founder and leader of Reign House Chapel, at the World Meets in Ghana Executive Gala held at Manhyia Palace on Friday, April 24, 2026. The prophetic minister, known for his accurate prophecies, was recognised by the Asantehene for his growing impact in the religious space and his contributions to spiritual development, youth empowerment and community transformation. He was presented

Ernest Chemists Ltd has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities by donating medicines and essential health supplies to the Ghana Prisons Service, with a message of hope to inmates that they have not been abandoned by society. The presentation, held at the headquarters of the Ghana Prisons Service on Friday, formed part of efforts to improve healthcare delivery within correctional facilities across the country. Speaking at the event, Emmanuel Adu, Head o

The Ga Mantse King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II has renewed calls for stronger African unity and closer ties among traditional kingdoms after receiving Ogiame Atuwatse III during a significant courtesy visit in Accra. Speaking at his residence on Thursday, the Ga Mantse described the visit by the Nigerian monarch as historic and meaningful, saying it reflected a higher purpose and a shared duty among African rulers to promote peace, preserve culture and deepen cooperation across the

Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu has stated that although Ghana is not experiencing a nationwide food crisis, the country is dealing with deep, concentrated, and growing vulnerabilities that require immediate policy attention. Speaking at the launch of the Mobile Vulnerability Analysis and Mapping (mVAM) Survey Report on food insecurity vulnerability in Accra on Thursday, the Government Statistician said the findings show that while many households remain resilie