The Ghana Police Hospital has officially launched activities to mark its 50th anniversary with a colourful float, health walk and aerobics session through selected principal streets of Accra on Tuesday, April 22, 2026. The event formed part of the hospital’s Golden Jubilee celebrations and brought together management, staff, security personnel and invited guests in a spirited display of unity, fitness and gratitude. Celebrating under the theme, “50 Years of Excellence: Delive

The Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) has stepped up its nationwide clampdown on exploitative migrant street begging networks, with the latest operation in the Ashanti Region leading to the rescue of more than 600 undocumented migrants from the streets of Kumasi. In a statement issued by the Public Affairs Department, the GIS said officers from the Ashanti Regional Command embarked on a major intelligence-led operation in the early hours of Tuesday, April 21, 2026, targeting su

The Government Statistician, Dr Alhassan Iddrisu, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening regional operations of the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS), declaring that regional offices will remain central to the institution’s transformation agenda. Speaking during a working visit to the GSS Ashanti Regional Office on Monday, April 20, Dr. Iddrisu stressed that national development depends heavily on the quality of data collected at the community level. According to him, e

The Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Prof. Samuel Kaba Akoriyea, has called for urgent collective action to eliminate malaria in Ghana, stressing that the country now has the tools, knowledge and experience needed to defeat the disease. Speaking at a press briefing ahead of World Malaria Day 2026, Prof. Akoriyea said this year’s global theme, “Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must.”, should serve as both a motivation and reminder of the progress made and

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 how long the disruption lasts. Global supply chains have been impacted by the war since the end of February and the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off some of t

A fresh call has been made for deeper collaboration between Ghana’s media and health institutions to tackle the information deficit that continues to limit healthcare access and outcomes across the country. The appeal was made during a health media engagement organised by Jhpiego in collaboration with Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service. The programme brought together journalists, healthcare professionals and development partners to explore ways of strengthening publi

The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has formally honoured 19 senior officers of the Ghana Police Service after their promotion to higher ranks, in a step aimed at reinforcing the Service’s leadership capacity. The elevation of the officers followed recommendations by the Police Council and received approval from the President, John Dramani Mahama. The promotions recognise years of commitment, professionalism, and meritorious service. The decoration cerem

The National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) has firmly denied allegations made by the Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Assafuah, describing the claims as false, misleading, and without evidence. In a press release issued on Thursday, the Authority said it was disappointed by what it termed baseless accusations suggesting it had mismanaged pension funds. The Authority clarified that it does not hold or directly manage pension funds, but serves strictly as a reg

News coming in indicates that the Ghana Police Service has arrested two suspects, including an alleged gang leader, in connection with the robbery attack that led to the death of a player from Berekum Chelsea. According to a police update, one of the suspects sustained injuries during a shootout with a police intelligence team and has been taken to hospital for treatment. Investigations are ongoing, with police indicating that further details will be released in due course. T

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly condemned what it describes as politically motivated arrests and judicial overreach following the detention and remand of party communicator, Baba Amando. Addressing a press conference on April 15, 2026, the NPP National Organizer, Henry Nana Boakye, alleged that the arrest and subsequent court proceedings against Amando reflect a growing pattern of intimidation and suppression of dissent under the National Democratic Cong

The Ghana Immigration Service has intensified its fight against human trafficking and organized street begging, rescuing hundreds of vulnerable individuals in a major early morning operation across parts of the Greater Accra Region. The intelligence-led exercise, carried out on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, targeted criminal networks allegedly exploiting foreign nationals—particularly women and children—by forcing them into street begging. The operation covered several hotspots,

The Comptroller-General of Immigration, Mr. Samuel Basintale Amadu, paid a courtesy call on the Bono Regional Minister, Hon. Joseph Addea Akwaboa, as part of his five-day official tour of the region. Mr. Amadu formally informed the Minister of his tour and expressed appreciation for the support extended to the Ghana Immigration Service in recent months. He emphasized the importance of sustained collaboration and hoped the partnership would continue throughout his tenure. Hon.

The Inspector General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno , has revealed that a two-day train-the-trainer programme aimed at strengthening emergency response capabilities within the police service is equipping officers with practical lifesaving skills. The programme, organised by Global Life Savers Inc. in collaboration with the Ghana Police Service , European Resuscitation Council , and the National Ambulance Service , is designed to prepare officers to administer emergency

President John Dramani Mahama has called for mandatory annual health screening for all Ghanaians as part of a renewed push to strengthen preventive healthcare and ensure early detection of diseases. Speaking at the launch of the government’s Free Primary Healthcare Policy at Osudoku District Hospital, President Mahama emphasized that routine screenings will play a critical role in identifying conditions such as hypertension and diabetes at early stages, where they can be mana

The Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Board of Governors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID), Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has lauded the Bank’s resilience and strong performance in 2025 despite a challenging global economic environment. Speaking at the 24th Ordinary Session of the EBID Board of Governors held in Accra on April 8, 2026, Dr. Forson noted that the global economy last year was shaped by widening disparities in growth, driven partly by heavy

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh , has reiterated government’s commitment to transforming Ghana’s healthcare system through a strong emphasis on primary healthcare, describing it as the most effective strategy to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and improve overall system efficiency. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, Mr Akandoh said the introduction of free primary healthcare is a deliberate policy shift aimed at moving th

The Senior Director of the German Federal Police, Mr. Marco Zack, has underscored the critical role of mobility in enhancing border security operations, stating that improved transportation capacity will significantly strengthen patrol efficiency and response times. According to him, enhanced mobility—particularly through the provision of motorbikes—will support more effective border patrols, enable rapid incident response, and reinforce security presence in hard-to-reach are

A high powered delegation from Ghana’s Ministry of Health has paid a courtesy call on the Ga Mantse, King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, to formally invite him to the launch of the government’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) initiative. The delegation, led by the Ministry’s Chief Director, Desmond Boateng, used the engagement to brief the revered traditional ruler on the objectives of the programme. The FPHC initiative is designed to expand access to quality primary healthca

The Government of Ghana has taken a major step toward advancing digital skills development with the distribution of laptops to institutions and training centres under the nationwide rollout of the One Million Coders Programme (OMCP). The initiative, spearheaded by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations , is aimed at equipping young Ghanaians with critical coding and digital competencies to compete in the global digital economy. Speaking at a presen

A major step toward redefining Ghana’s sporting landscape has been taken as Genet Services and the Office of the Ga Mantse officially signed an agreement to roll out the Ga Mantse Tennis Cup—an initiative expected to blend sports, culture, and economic development. The tournament, which is set to be launched soon, has already garnered strong backing from key stakeholders, each highlighting its potential to transform lives and reposition tennis within Ghana’s sports ecosystem.