Health

Minister of Health Kwabena Mintah Akandoh has announced the completion of the recruitment of 13,500 nurses and midwives, describing it as a major step toward stabilising Ghana’s health workforce and strengthening frontline service delivery. Speaking at the 19th Biennial Conference of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) in Tamale on Wednesday, November 19, the Minister revealed that all …

Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson has announced the establishment of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, a major initiative aimed at ensuring sustainable financing for the treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and specialised medical services. Speaking during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament, Dr. Forson explained that the fund will help Ghanaians suffering from chronic conditions …

Story by : Ofori Nathaniel The Head of the Department of Biological, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences at the University of Ghana, Professor Justice Nonvignon Calys-Tagoe, has cautioned that the growing practice of traders storing urine in plastic bottles at marketplaces poses a serious public health risk. According to the professor, many traders, particularly those operating in congested markets with …

The Ministry of Health has directed all health agencies and regulatory bodies to step up enforcement against illegal operations that pose risks to public health and safety. Speaking at the signing of a Performance Contract Agreement on Wednesday, October 22, Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh commended the Traditional Medicine Practice Council and the Health Facilities Regulatory Agency (HeFRA) for their …

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, announced today that the government has made “significant progress” in settling unpaid salaries and allowances owed to health workers nationwide. According to Mr. Akandoh: Financial clearance has been secured for 17,909 nurses, midwives, and allied health interns who began national service in early 2024, enabling the payment of their salaries and allowances. Clearance …

The Coalition of Unpaid Nurses and Midwives staged a protest in Accra on Thursday, demanding the immediate payment of salary arrears owed to thousands of health professionals who have worked without pay for nearly 10 months. The demonstration, which began at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park, will see protesters march to the Ministry of Finance and later the Ministry of …

Gomoa East, Ghana – September 25, 2025 The Gomoa East District Health Directorate of the Ghana Health Service (GHS) has categorically denied media reports suggesting that 20 cases of diarrhoea have been recorded in a coastal community within the district, allegedly linked to an ongoing water supply crisis. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Directorate said a thorough audit …

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) has issued a stark warning about the potential collapse of the country’s local pharmaceutical industry due to the devastating impact of illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey. Speaking at a public health forum in Cape Coast on Thursday, PSGH President Dr. Samuel Kow Donkor stated that the contamination of water bodies and plant …

A new National Summary Report released by Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has revealed widespread contamination of food and cosmetic products with dangerous heavy metals, raising urgent public health concerns. The nationwide assessment, conducted with support from UNICEF, tested samples from all 16 regions for lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), and mercury (Hg). The products analyzed included turmeric, cereal mixes …

Story by Ministry of Health Deputy Minister of Health, Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has led discussions with Mr John Humphreys, His Majesty’s Trade Commissioner for Africa, as part of efforts to advance Ghana–UK health sector partnerships. Prof. Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah outlined Ghana’s health sector priorities, including Free Primary Health Care, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (Mahama Care), and targeted improvements …