The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that Ghana’s Health Insurance Scheme has reached 70 percent Universal Health Coverage (UHC) as of the first half of 2026, marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare delivery. Chief Executive Dr. Victor Asare Bampoe disclosed the achievement during a staff durbar at the Authority’s Head Office in Accra, attributing the progress to the dedication and commitment of NHIA staff nationwide. “These are things that people see… that connect us to people, and that is why I am so proud that when we came in, our coverage was 56 percent and now...

 The Ghana Education Service (GES) has officially released the results of the 2025 Promotion Interview for non‑teaching staff, providing transparency and recognition for personnel across the Service. In a statement dated July 10, 2026, management confirmed that the results are now accessible online, enabling staff who participated in the interview process to check their status directly. The Service congratulated all successful candidates, noting that the promotions reflect dedication and commitment to supporting Ghana’s education system. The release, signed by Daniel Fenyi, Head of Public Relations, emphasized GES’s commitment to fairness and accountability in career progression. It also reassured staff that...

 The Deputy Chief Executive of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) in charge of Human Resources and Administration, Raphael Segkpeb, has urged staff to be proactive in undertaking routine medical check-ups as part of efforts to safeguard their health and improve workplace productivity. Speaking at a staff durbar held at the Authority’s Head Office forecourt in Accra, Mr. Segkpeb expressed concern over the rising number of sick leave applications, describing the trend as worrying. “From where I sit and the number of excuse duties that are coming, people asking for two, three months of sick leave, it is very worrying,”...

 The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has disbursed GH¢1.2 billion in claims to credentialled healthcare providers across the country, covering the first half of 2026. Deputy Chief Executive for Finance and Investments, Anatu Anne Seidu Bogobiri (Esq.), announced the achievement at a staff durbar held at the Authority’s Head Office in Accra. She described prompt claims payments as the cornerstone of NHIA’s operations, emphasizing that the practice will be sustained to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). “Claims payment remains the crescendo of all our activities. Operations, we can huff and puff, but if you don’t pay claims, NHIA,...

 The Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has urged sustained and predictable investment in child protection systems, stressing that safeguarding children from labour exploitation requires more than strong laws. She emphasized that long-term financing, effective partnerships, and collective national commitment are essential to protecting vulnerable children. Delivering the keynote address at the National Justice Conference on the theme “Sustainable Funding for Child Protection Against Labour Exploitation”, Dr. Lartey commended International Justice Mission (IJM) Ghana and its partners for initiating dialogue on one of the country’s most pressing child protection concerns. She noted that protecting...

The Northern Regional Police Command has arrested six suspects alleged to be members of a group known as Faako over charges of extortion, assault, stealing, and impersonation of a Police anti-illegal drug team. According to the Command, the arrests followed a complaint lodged on July 7, 2026, by a victim who reported that on the night of July 6, the suspects stormed his residence, searched the premises, seized suspected tramadol, confiscated his unregistered Yamaha motorbike valued at GH₵42,000.00, and took GH₵28,000.00 in cash. The complainant further alleged that he was handcuffed and taken to the group’s office, popularly known as...

President John Dramani Mahama has commissioned a newly constructed Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, restoring critical cardiac services and introducing advanced capacity for specialised heart care in Ghana. The facility, developed under the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, replaces the previous unit destroyed by fire in March 2025 and introduces advanced technology for diagnosing and treating complex cardiovascular conditions. Speaking at the commissioning, President Mahama highlighted the role of the Free Primary Healthcare Programme and the Trust Fund in expanding access to care, stressing that no Ghanaian should be denied life-saving treatment due to financial constraints. He...

 The Ministry of Health has unveiled the National Nursing and Midwifery Preceptorship Policy, a landmark framework designed to strengthen clinical education and improve the quality of nursing and midwifery practice across Ghana. The policy seeks to enhance clinical competency among students, promote professional development, improve patient safety, and contribute to better health outcomes through structured mentorship during clinical training. Launching the initiative, Deputy Minister for Health, Hon. Prof. Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah, reaffirmed government’s commitment to advancing nursing and midwifery education. She described the policy as a significant step toward producing competent, confident, and practice-ready professionals capable of delivering quality healthcare...