President John Dramani Mahama has paid a visit to the 37 Military Hospital to express sympathy and support for prospective military recruits who are receiving medical care following a tragic stampede earlier today at the El-Wak Sports Stadium. The incident, which occurred during a nationwide recruitment exercise by the Ghana Armed Forces, resulted in multiple injuries and fatalities as large crowds overwhelmed entry points at the stadium in Accra. President Mahama’s visit to the hospital underscores the gravity of the situation and his administration’s concern for the well-being of the affected individuals. He interacted with the injured recruits, offered words...

President John Dramani Mahama has called on caterers under the School Feeding Programme to procure eggs directly from local vendors facing low sales, in a bid to support struggling poultry farmers and improve nutrition for school children. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative in the Ashanti Region, the president highlighted the plight of poultry farmers who are grappling with surplus stock and limited market demand. “I have asked the caterers for school feeding to purchase eggs from the poultry farmers , who has excess eggs and insufficient sales, so we can feed the kids with them,” President...

President John Dramani Mahama has announced a renewed financial intervention to support Ghanaian farmers grappling with unsold maize and falling market prices. Speaking at the launch of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti programme in the Ashanti Region, the president pledged an additional GH¢200 million to the National Food Buffer Stock Company to purchase surplus maize and rice from farmers across the country. “I have seen the predicament of our farmers crying over the already harvested maize, yet they are not making any sales at the price they want to sell,” President Mahama said. “And if they sell it at a lower price,...

President John Dramani Mahama has instructed the Ghana Armed Forces to put a temporary stop to its ongoing nationwide recruitment campaign following reports of injuries and fatalities in Accra and Kumasi. He stated that the suspension would facilitate a comprehensive probe into the incidents and help ensure that future recruitment efforts are carried out in safer and more regulated environments. During the inauguration of the Nkoko Nkitinkiti initiative in the Ashanti Region, President Mahama referred to the situation as “deeply regrettable” and emphasized the importance of reforms to avert further harm. “I have asked the leadership of the Armed Forces...

A tragic stampede at the El-Wak Sports Stadium in Accra on Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 morning has left six potential recruits dead and several others injured during the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) 2025/2026 recruitment exercise. According to a statement issued by the Department of Public Relations at the GAF Headquarters, preliminary investigations revealed that the incident occurred when a large crowd of applicants breached security protocols and rushed into the gates ahead of the scheduled screening at around 6:20 a.m. “The unfortunate incident led to the death of six potential recruits and many others injured,” the statement said. It added...

Ghana has taken a bold step toward strengthening its health sovereignty through enhanced global cooperation, as the Ministry of Health hosted a high-level delegation from the Alliance for Health Policy and the Institute Research Board. The meeting focused on a U.S.-led initiative promoting bilateral collaboration in pathogen sharing and policy alignment. Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, emphasized Ghana’s strategic commitment to health independence while fostering international partnerships. Addressing the delegation, he revealed that approximately 45 percent of deaths in Ghana are attributed to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), a statistic that has galvanized the government to establish a dedicated fund...

In a significant move to bolster Ghana’s health sector, the Ministry of Health has engaged with a delegation from the World Health Organization (WHO) to discuss technical support for two flagship initiatives: the Free Primary Health Care (FPHC) programme and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (GMTF). The meeting, held in Accra, underscores the government’s commitment to eliminating financial barriers to healthcare access and advancing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all Ghanaians. Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, described the FPHC programme as a “transformative step” toward achieving equitable healthcare. He emphasized that the initiative is designed to remove user...

Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Haruna Mohammed, has confirmed the release of former Deputy Executive Director of the National Service Authority (NSA), Gifty Oware Mensah, after she met the GH¢10 million bail condition set by the court. Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Wednesday, November 12, Haruna, however, disclosed that former Executive Director of the NSA, Osei Assibey Antwi, has not yet met the GH¢800 million bail condition and therefore remains in custody. “Madam Gifty Oware, it was yesterday that she met the bail condition, and she has been released, but her boss is...