The Ministry of Health has refuted claims circulating on social media alleging that Ghana has recorded thousands of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) cases. A statement issued by the Public Relations Unit described the reports, attributed to SABC, as “false, misleading, and should be disregarded.” The publication had claimed that Ghana’s Ebola cases had risen to...
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President Mahama Hosts AU Extraordinary Summit on Universal Health Coverage in Accra
President John Dramani Mahama is hosting the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Summit on Universal Health Coverage and Ending AIDS in Accra from July 21 to 22, 2026, reaffirming Ghana’s leadership in advancing health equity across the continent. The summit, themed “Advancing Justice, Equity and Universal Health Coverage: Ending AIDS, TB, Improving Maternal Health, Addressing Endemic...
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Police Intercept Over 1,000 Vehicles in Greater Accra for Illegal Sirens and Modifications
The Ghana Police Service has intercepted 1,054 vehicles in the Greater Accra Region as part of a nationwide road traffic enforcement exercise targeting the unauthorized use of horns, sirens, strobe lights, beacon lights, and improvised vehicle modifications. According to the Service, drivers found in violation were educated on the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic...
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Ghana TVET Service to Release 2026 Recruitment Application Status Today
The Ghana TVET Service has announced that applicants who took part in the 2026 recruitment exercise can begin checking the status of their applications from 8:00 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. According to a public notice issued by the Service, candidates who submitted their applications online are required to log into the recruitment portal...
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Human Trafficking Management Board Calls For Stronger Collaboration At Second Quarter Meeting
The Human Trafficking Management Board has renewed its call for stronger collaboration and strategic action in the fight against human trafficking, as it held its second quarter meeting in Accra. The Board, which provides oversight and strategic direction for national interventions on prevention, protection, prosecution, and partnership, emphasized the need to intensify efforts to safeguard...
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Oil Market Volatility SPARKS Economic Concerns
The Bank of Ghana has cautioned that renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are driving fresh instability in global energy markets, with potential implications for Ghana’s economy. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, addressing the opening session of the 131st Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, noted that hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz have reignited...
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Minority Caucus Declares Wontumi a “Political Prisoner,” Demands Judicial Consistency
The Parliamentary Minority Caucus has branded Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, a “political prisoner,” following his twenty‑year conviction under the Minerals and Mining Act. In a strongly worded conclusion to its statement, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo‑Markin insisted that the ruling was marred by constitutional defects, including denial of counsel of choice and refusal...
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Minority Caucus Warns of Selective Justice, Raises Rule‑of‑Law Alarm
The Parliamentary Minority Caucus has sharply criticised the High Court ruling that sentenced Bernard Antwi‑Boasiako, known as Chairman Wontumi, to twenty years’ imprisonment, warning that the judgment reflects deeper constitutional and democratic concerns. In its statement, the Caucus expressed solidarity with Wontumi’s family and the New Patriotic Party (NPP), urging members to respond with discipline...
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Bank of Ghana Reports Strong Economic Gains, Credit Surge
Ghana’s economy is showing renewed momentum, with growth and private sector lending both recording significant improvements, according to the Bank of Ghana. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, delivering opening remarks at the 131st Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, announced that the economy expanded by 6.4 percent in the first quarter of 2026, up from 6.2...
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Bank of Ghana Warns Of Rising Inflation Pressures
Headline inflation in Ghana has climbed for the third consecutive month, prompting caution from the Bank of Ghana as transport and haulage costs continue to drive price increases. Governor Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, speaking at the opening of the 131st Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, disclosed that inflation rose from 3.2 percent in March to...