Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced that the Government’s Free Primary Healthcare initiative will commence in 150 underserved districts as the first stage of a nationwide rollout. The official launch is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, the Minister explained that the policy will allow Ghanaians to access...
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Ghana and China Strengthen Strategic Partnership
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), held a high-level meeting with the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Cong Song, to discuss ways of deepening the strategic partnership between Ghana and China. During the meeting, Honourable Ablakwa congratulated Ambassador Song on his appointment and highlighted ongoing projects initiated...
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At Least Six Killed In Israeli Strikes In Southern Lebanon
At least six people have been killed in a new wave of Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, state media reports, as the Israeli military claims to have surrounded a main town there. The state-run National News Agency (NNA) said one person was killed and nine others injured when fighter jets attacked the town of Bazouriyeh. Elsewhere, Israeli...
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Former Arsenal Midfielder Pleads Not Guilty to New Rape Allegations
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to two fresh allegations of rape, adding to a series of charges he already faces. Partey, 32, appeared at Southwark Crown Court where he denied twice raping a woman in London in December 2020. He was previously charged in July last year with five counts of...
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Health Minister Outlines Scope of Free Primary Healthcare Policy
Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has described Ghana’s new primary healthcare policy as the backbone of a resilient health system capable of meeting most of the country’s medical needs. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, April 13, Mr. Akandoh said the policy is designed to guarantee that every Ghanaian visiting a...
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Government Set to Roll Out Phased Free Primary Healthcare Programme
The Minister has announced that the government will adopt a phased approach in rolling out its new healthcare programme, stressing that this method will allow for refinement as implementation progresses. “This phased approach will allow us to learn, adjust, and ensure that quality and sustainability are maintained,” he said. He further noted that the policy...
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Government Procures Over 24,000 Medical Equipment Ahead of Free Primary Healthcare Rollout
The government has announced the procurement of 24,534 pieces of medical equipment as part of preparations for the rollout of Ghana’s Free Primary Healthcare policy. Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh made the disclosure during the Government Accountability Series, describing the move as a crucial step toward equipping health facilities for the new programme. “In preparation...
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Police Launch Manhunt After Fatal Highway Robbery Attack on Berekum Chelsea Team Bus
The Ashanti Regional Police Command has mounted a manhunt for armed robbers who attacked passengers along the Ahyiresu–Kwame Dwumor Sreso (KDS) road in the Nyinahini District on Sunday night, April 12, 2026, resulting in the death of Berekum Chelsea footballer Dominic Frimpong. According to a police statement issued on April 13, the incident occurred at...
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GFA Commiserates with Berekum Chelsea Following Armed Robbery Attack and Tragic Passing of Dominic Frimpong
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has expressed profound shock and sorrow at the tragic passing of Dominic Frimpong, a player of Berekum Chelsea Football Club, following a reported armed robbery attack on the team. The incident, which occurred as the club was returning from a Ghana Premier League fixture, has sent shockwaves across the football...
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Ghana, Ukraine Deepen Agricultural Cooperation
Ghana and Ukraine have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties, with a renewed focus on agricultural cooperation aimed at enhancing food security. On Friday, April 10, 2026, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Honourable Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa (MP), met with Ukraine’s Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture, Mr. Denys Bashlyk, to take stock of...