President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled a high-level panel under the Accra Reset Initiative, a bold African-led agenda designed to advance health and economic sovereignty. The move signals Ghana’s growing leadership in shaping a more equitable global system. The panel, made up of 18 distinguished global leaders, is tasked with driving actionable reforms to reshape global health governance, placing the Global South at the center of decision-making. It will be co-chaired by renowned figures including Peter Piot, El Hadj As Sy, Nisia Trindade, and Budi Gunadi Sadikin, who will lead efforts to deliver concrete proposals for transforming the global health...

 President John Dramani Mahama will embark on an official visit to France today at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit will see President Mahama participate in the 2026 One Health Summit in Lyon before holding bilateral talks with President Macron at the Elysée Palace in Paris. President Mahama, founder of the Accra Reset Initiative, is set to co-chair the High-Level segment of the Summit alongside President Macron on Tuesday. The gathering will bring together world leaders, health ministers, and global health experts to deliberate on strengthening global health systems, advancing sustainable food production, and developing joint strategies...

 The government has announced the arrival of 100 new 29-seater buses, part of a broader effort to address recent public transport challenges across the country. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, confirmed the development in a Facebook post on Sunday, April 5. He explained that the buses form part of a total of 300 procured to strengthen the public transport system. According to the Minister, another batch of 100 buses is expected to arrive in August, with the final consignment of 100 scheduled for November. The phased delivery is intended to ensure a steady expansion...

The Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has inspected a consignment of 24,534 medical equipment earmarked for distribution across the country in preparation for the rollout of the government’s free primary healthcare initiative. The equipment, procured by government, is expected to strengthen service delivery and improve access to essential healthcare nationwide. Items include baby incubators, radiant warmers, oxygen concentrators, X-ray machines, vital sign monitors, glucometers, patient monitors, infusion devices, laboratory analysers, delivery beds, hospital beds, and ultrasound machines. Speaking during the inspection, Hon. Akandoh emphasized that the distribution exercise is aimed at retooling government hospitals and enhancing their capacity...

 President John Dramani Mahama joined the Gonjaland Youth Association in Buipe to mark its 50th Anniversary, reaffirming government’s commitment to the development of the Savannah Region. Addressing participants, the President outlined key interventions in the education sector, including plans to establish STEM schools in Tinga and Busunu, expand infrastructure across Senior High Schools, and upgrade selected Category B schools to Category A status. Underscoring the transformative role of education, President Mahama stated, “Education is the bridge between where we are and where we aspire to be.” Beyond education, the President announced plans for a modern sports stadium in the region,...

 Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang joined the people of the Sokpoe Traditional Area in the South Tongu District to mark the 40th Tortsogbeza Festival, conveying warm greetings on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. She commended the Traditional Council, chiefs, and elders for their leadership and unity in sustaining the cultural heritage of the community. In her address, the Vice President highlighted the significance of the festival in promoting heritage, communal identity, and collective progress, particularly within a district that serves as a gateway to the Volta Region. She acknowledged key concerns of the community, including recovery efforts following the...

 Government has announced plans to establish 60 hectares of irrigated farmlands dedicated to year-round tomato production, alongside processing initiatives to prevent gluts and ensure a steady supply of tomatoes on the Ghanaian market. President John Dramani Mahama made the announcement at the Kwahu Business Forum in Mpreaso on Saturday, April 4, 2026. He emphasized the importance of complementing production with processing capacity, stating, “It’s not enough to grow tomatoes; it’s necessary to put in place processing capacity so we won’t have tomato glut like other products.” The initiative is expected to enhance food security, stabilize market prices, and create jobs...