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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...