The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC) have assured the travelling public that existing transport fares remain unchanged, despite ongoing consultations with the Ministry of Transport over a possible review. The unions disclosed that a meeting was held with the Minister for Transport and his technical team on Tuesday, September 8, to discuss proposals for fare adjustments under the 2026 fare window. At the meeting, government highlighted prevailing macroeconomic conditions and ongoing measures to stabilize the cedi, including a GHS 2.00 per litre intervention on diesel prices aimed at cushioning operators and...
FDA Warns Public of Falsified “Dr. Alfred Capsules” Adulterated with Sildenafil Citrate
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has issued a nationwide alert over falsified Dr. Alfred Capsules adulterated with Sildenafil Citrate, a prescription‑only drug used to treat erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension. According to the FDA, regulatory intelligence and enforcement operations uncovered an organized syndicate in Accra and Suhum manufacturing and distributing the falsified capsules across social media platforms. Two suspects linked to the illicit activity are currently on police enquiry bail while investigations continue. Laboratory analysis conducted by the FDA’s Centre for Laboratory Services and Research confirmed that the falsified variants contain Sildenafil Citrate, an undeclared pharmaceutical substance posing...
Hon. Akandoh Embarks on Monitoring Visit of Upper East Region
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has begun a monitoring tour of the Upper East Region to assess the rollout of Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare programme. The visit is aimed at evaluating progress on the ground, engaging frontline health workers and community stakeholders, and identifying challenges requiring immediate attention to ensure effective delivery of quality, accessible primary healthcare services. Hon. Akandoh is expected to visit selected health facilities and communities to observe implementation firsthand and interact with stakeholders on the successes and gaps of the programme. The Free Primary Healthcare initiative, launched earlier this year, is a key...
Ghana Intensifies Efforts to Eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases by 2030
Ghana is scaling up its fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), with government officials, development partners, and private‑sector actors pledging stronger collaboration and investment to meet the World Health Organization’s 2030 NTD Roadmap targets. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting, Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Grace Ayensu Danquah, underscored the heavy health and socioeconomic burden NTDs continue to impose, particularly on vulnerable communities. While Ghana has made progress in eliminating some NTDs, she stressed that sustaining these gains requires increased domestic financing and closer partnerships across sectors. She urged stakeholders to make clear, practical, and time‑bound commitments, calling on private‑sector actors...
Free Primary Healthcare Goes Live as Over 4,000 Facilities Begin Operations
The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has announced the commencement of Ghana’s flagship Free Primary Healthcare (FPHC) programme in 135 districts across all 16 regions, marking a major milestone in the country’s health sector reforms. Speaking at a press conference, Hon. Akandoh said the initiative forms a central pillar of President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to shift healthcare delivery from hospitals to communities, with greater emphasis on prevention and early detection. He explained that the government’s initial target is 150 deprived districts, with the remaining 15 expected to join by year‑end. Nationwide coverage is projected by 2027. Preparations...
Bank of Ghana Warns Against Unlicensed Digital Loan Providers
The Bank of Ghana has issued a strong caution to the public and licensed financial institutions against engaging with unlicensed digital credit service providers, as part of ongoing efforts to sanitize the digital lending space and protect consumers. In a public notice signed by the Secretary of the Bank, Ms. Aimee Vyda Quashie, the central bank reiterated that the operations of certain entities constitute significant violations of customer data privacy, consumer protection, and regulatory standards. It stressed that such activities undermine the integrity and stability of the financial sector. The Bank announced that it will collaborate with relevant state institutions...
Ministry of Education Warns Against Fake CSSPS Placement Results
The Ministry of Education has cautioned parents, guardians, and students against fake and manipulated Computerized School Selection and Placement System (CSSPS) results being circulated on social media. In a statement signed by Press Secretary Hashmin Mohammed, the Ministry revealed that unscrupulous individuals have attempted to alter and distribute falsified placement slips, falsely claiming changes to original results. Officials stressed that these claims are baseless and that the fake slips do not match official records. The Ministry assured the public that the placement process remains transparent and accountable, emphasizing that all legitimate results can be verified only through official channels. It...
NDPC, Youth Ministry Collaborate to Place Youth at Heart of National Development Plan
The National Development Planning Commission (NDPC) has engaged the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment to strengthen collaboration and ensure that the needs, aspirations, and potential of young people are placed at the centre of Ghana’s Consolidated National Development Plan. The engagement, held in Accra, formed part of NDPC’s ongoing stakeholder consultations on the plan, with discussions focusing on youth development, skills, employment, values, coordination, and resource optimisation. Director‑General of the NDPC, Dr. Audrey Smock Amoah, underscored the importance of broad‑based stakeholder engagement to ensure the plan reflects the realities and aspirations of Ghanaians while providing continuity beyond electoral cycles....
President Mahama inaugurates Independent Fiscal Council To Drive Transparency and Economic discipline
President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a five-member Independent Fiscal Council, charging it with providing credible, objective, and non-partisan oversight of the nation’s fiscal policy. At a brief ceremony at the Presidency on Tuesday, President Mahama said the Council’s oversight is vital to sustaining economic reforms, restoring investor confidence, driving inclusive growth, and improving public service delivery. “Your responsibility is to scrutinise the Government’s fiscal decisions, assess compliance with established rules, and provide sound recommendations in the national interest,” the president stated, adding that public demand for transparency and prudent financial management is higher than ever. “Fiscal responsibility must not...
“Raise the Bar” – Mahama tasks FA to revive youth football.
President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) and club administrators to collaborate urgently to raise the standard of domestic football and revive the defunct Colts League. Speaking during a courtesy call by a joint delegation from Ghana Premier League champions Medeama SC, Nations FC, and Ampem Darkoa Ladies FC, President Mahama expressed deep concern over the declining quality of the local league. “We are too quick to sell our players. As soon as a player shows promise, scouts take him away, mostly to Europe, and that depletes the quality of our local league,” the President...