The Ghana Health Service (GHS), through its Disease Surveillance Department of the Public Health Division, has organized a two-day Rapid Response Team (RRT) training to strengthen the country’s preparedness and response to public health emergencies. The initiative, supported by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET), and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), forms part of Ghana’s commitment to the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005). The training, held in Accra, brought together national and regional RRT members, including Regional Disease Control Officers, Surveillance Officers, Health Promotion Officers, Laboratory Scientists, and Deputy Directors...
Family of Late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Pays Courtesy Call on Speaker of Parliament
The family of the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo, founder of the Kristo Asafo Church, has paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, to officially inform him of the Apostle’s passing and to brief him on arrangements for the upcoming 40-day memorial service. The delegation, led by senior members of the Safo family, visited the Speaker at Parliament House in Accra, where they expressed gratitude for the nation’s outpouring of sympathy since the passing of the revered religious leader. In his remarks, Speaker Bagbin extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and the...
Ten Arrested for Creating Fake Online Food Delivery Platforms
The Ghana Police Service, through the Cybercrime Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has arrested ten suspects for allegedly creating fake online food delivery platforms to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. According to a police statement issued in Accra and signed by Chief Inspector Brigitte Babanawo, Public Relations Officer of the CID, the suspects were involved in an elaborate scheme in which they created websites and social media pages impersonating well-known food brands such as Papaye, Pizzaman, KFC, and Mawarko. “The suspects directed victims to make advance payments via mobile money for food they never received,” the statement...
Ghana Gold Board to Roll Out Track-and-Trace System in 2026
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has announced plans to introduce a track-and-trace system to ensure ethical and transparent sourcing of gold across the country. According to Chief Executive Officer Sammy Gyamfi, the initiative will take effect in the first quarter of 2026 and is designed to eliminate fraud while tracing every gram of gold produced in Ghana back to its source. Speaking on TV3’s news analysis programme Key Points, Mr. Gyamfi described the move as unprecedented in the nation’s history. “We have given timelines that by the first quarter of next year, we will have a track-and-trace system, which has...
AMA Public Health Director Raises Alarm Over Accra’s Sanitation Crisis
The Director of Public Health at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Florence Kuukyi, has sounded the alarm on Accra’s deteriorating sanitation situation, cautioning that the rising levels of waste now pose a serious danger to both public health and air quality. She disclosed that air pollution claims more than 28,000 lives annually in Ghana — the equivalent of one death every 19 minutes. Calling the situation “disheartening,” Ms. Kuukyi explained that indiscriminate waste disposal, open defecation, and uncontrolled burning of rubbish are driving outbreaks of diseases such as cholera and typhoid, while also contaminating the very air residents depend on....
Government Spending Remains Below Target in First Seven Months of 2025
Public expenditure for the first seven months of 2025 was maintained under the projected ceiling, signaling stronger fiscal discipline and tighter control over spending. The Bank of Ghana’s September 2025 Monetary Policy Report revealed that total government outlays amounted to GH¢131.1 billion, representing 9.4 percent of GDP. This compares with a programmed target of GH¢152.6 billion, or 10.9 percent of GDP. This outcome reflects a 14.1 percent shortfall against the target, though it still marks a 9.3 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Most major expenditure lines recorded lower-than-expected figures, with the exception of employee compensation. Interest...
Infantino Hails Ghanaian Fans as Black Stars Book 2026 World Cup Spot
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Ghanaian supporters for the vibrancy, passion, and energy they consistently showcase on the international stage. Sharing his delight at the Black Stars’ qualification for the FIFA World Cup, Infantino noted that the team has the ability to repeat their remarkable 2010 quarter-final achievement. In a video address after Ghana’s 1–0 win over Comoros in Accra on Sunday—which confirmed their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada, Mexico, and the United States—Infantino applauded both the players and their fans, calling it a landmark moment for Ghana and the African continent. “Congratulations to the...
Government to Introduce New Law Banning Mining in Water Bodies and Forest Reserves
Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has announced that government is preparing fresh legislation aimed at prohibiting illegal mining operations in water bodies and forest reserves. Addressing members of the Ghanaian community in Belgium during her official trip to the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, the Vice President voiced deep concern about the destructive effects of illegal mining on Ghana’s rivers and forests. She further criticized the practice of leaving mining pits uncovered, describing it as a grave safety hazard. Her announcement reinforces an earlier disclosure by the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, who indicated that...
Speaker Bagbin Urges Ga Royals to Unite for Accra’s Development
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on members of the Ga royal families to close ranks and use tradition and chieftaincy as tools for development. According to the Speaker, the progress of Ghana is tied to the growth of its capital, Accra, and without a well-developed Greater Accra Region, the nation’s overall development will remain incomplete. “Just as the colonial masters of Ghana have used their royal kingdoms to advance their countries, the Ga traditional families must also take the lead in transforming Accra,” he stated. Mr. Bagbin made the call in his office...
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources Rolls Out Cooperative Mining Program to Support Communities
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has revealed that its Responsible Cooperative Mining and Skills Development Program is gaining momentum, with over 50 communities engaged and 10 large-scale mining companies already on board. The initiative, which seeks to formalize small-scale mining and provide alternative livelihoods, will see portions of concessions from large mining firms allocated to local communities for cooperative mining. This, the Ministry explained, is part of a broader strategy to balance economic opportunity with environmental sustainability. Community engagements have been ongoing across the country, with training and awareness campaigns designed to equip local miners with modern, responsible...