The Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has inaugurated and sworn in 28 advisory boards for Health Training Institutions across Ghana’s Middle Belt, underscoring government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery through quality training. Speaking at the ceremony in Kumasi, Prof. Ayensu-Danquah stressed that the Ministry of Health’s ability to deliver equitable and effective healthcare nationwide depends largely on the calibre of professionals produced by these institutions. She highlighted the need for strong governance, high standards, effective leadership, and long-term institutional development. The Deputy Minister urged the newly sworn-in members to build robust and reputable institutions capable of producing...
Sri Lanka Declares Midweek Holiday to Save Fuel Amid Global Crisis
Sri Lanka has announced that every Wednesday will be a holiday for public institutions as part of emergency measures to conserve fuel, with the country bracing for possible shortages triggered by the ongoing war between the US, Israel, and Iran. “We must prepare for the worst, but hope for the best,” President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told senior officials during an emergency meeting on Monday. The move is the latest in a wave of austerity steps across Asia after fighting in the Gulf disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor that last year carried nearly 90% of oil...
Fifa Rejects Calls To Relocate Iran’s World Cup Fixtures
Fifa has dismissed suggestions that Iran’s matches at this summer’s World Cup be shifted from the United States to Mexico, despite safety concerns raised by Iranian officials. The president of Iran’s football federation had earlier indicated that talks were ongoing to move the fixtures, citing fears for the players’ security amid escalating hostilities between the US, Israel, and Iran. On Tuesday, however, Fifa issued a statement reaffirming its commitment to the existing schedule, saying it looked forward to nations “competing as per the match schedule.” The tournament, co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, runs from 11 June to 19...
Minority Demands Urgent Action on Scholarship Arrears in UK
The Minority in Parliament has urged government to immediately settle outstanding fees owed to Ghanaian scholarship students at the University of Birmingham and other institutions in the United Kingdom. Speaking at a press briefing on March 17, the Member of Parliament for Savelugu, Hajia Abdul Aziz Fatahiya, revealed that the situation has forced some affected students to rely on public food banks for sustenance. “We are very concerned with troubling petitions from a group of Ghanaian students currently studying at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom under the sponsorship of the Ghana Scholarship Secretariat,” she said. She explained...
Minority welcomes security recruitment increase but calls for proper funding
Bimbilla MP and former Defence Minister, Dominic Nitiwul, has expressed support for the government’s decision to expand recruitment into the country’s security services, but has urged that adequate resources be provided to make the exercise effective. His comment comes after President John Dramani Mahama ordered a significant increase in the ongoing security services recruitment. Following a meeting with security chiefs and relevant ministers, he directed that the number of personnel recruited rise from 20,000 to 40,000 over the next four years. Speaking in an interview on Joy FM’s Midday News, on Tuesday, March 17, he said the Minority has always advocated for higher recruitment...
First Batch of Ghana Armed Forces Recruits Set to Begin Training
The Ghana Armed Forces (GAF) has announced the commencement of training for the first batch of 2,000 newly selected recruits, marking a significant milestone in its nationwide recruitment exercise. According to a press release issued by the Department of Public Relations at the General Headquarters in Burma Camp, Accra, the selected recruits are expected to report to their respective regional selection centres on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 0900 hours to receive their appointment letters and prospectus. This batch is the first of four planned recruitment phases and includes 18 individuals who sustained injuries during last year’s stampede at El-Wak...
CLOGSAG Suspends Nationwide Strike After Government Appeal
The Civil and Local Government Staff Association of Ghana (CLOGSAG) has put its nationwide strike on hold after the government requested additional time to negotiate salaries and conditions of service. In a press release dated March 17, the association announced that its National Executive Committee (EXECO) had resolved to pause the industrial action for two weeks to allow room for a peaceful settlement of the dispute. The strike, which disrupted civil and local government operations across the country, stemmed from disagreements over pay structures and employment terms for members. According to the statement, the government appealed for a 14-day period...
False News Publication Leads to Arrest in Accra
The Inspector-General of Police’s Cyber Vetting and Enforcement Team has arrested 20-year-old Promise Yayra Asamani for publishing false information on social media that wrongly implicated an Uber driver in criminal activity. On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Selasie Kwaku Anthonio, a 43-year-old Uber driver, lodged a complaint after discovering a viral Snapchat post that featured his photograph and vehicle registration number, AD-1479-25. The post falsely branded him a “murderer and a thief,” alleging that he carried offensive weapons and used signal jammers to disconnect passengers’ network connectivity. Mr. Anthonio reported that he became aware of the post on March 10 at...
Investigative Committee Submits Findings on “Medical Kalabule” Allegations
The Ministry of Health has formally received the report of the investigative committee tasked with probing allegations of “medical kalabule” — claims of unethical practices and extortion schemes involving the Greater Accra Regional Hospital and Korle Bu Teaching Hospital. Deputy Minister for Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, received the findings on behalf of Minister Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, describing the submission as a decisive step toward restoring accountability in Ghana’s healthcare system. Key Findings A medical officer was found to have violated the Ghana Health Service Code of Conduct by directly accepting money from a patient for a surgical item...
Ghana’s Foreign Minister Makes Historic Visit to Kyrgyzstan
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has made history as the first African Foreign Minister to be hosted on an official visit to Kyrgyzstan. During the visit, Mr. Ablakwa expressed gratitude to President Sadyr Japarov and Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev for their warm invitation and hospitality. He noted that both nations are eager to forge a strategic and visionary partnership across several priority areas. Key Agreements Gold Sector Cooperation: Ghana, Africa’s leading gold producer, and Kyrgyzstan, home to the renowned Kumtor Gold Mines, committed to building a mutually beneficial partnership to strengthen their economies. Visa Waiver Agreement: Both...