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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 …

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has defended the government’s decision to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States on the deportation of some West African nationals, dismissing claims by the Minority in Parliament that the agreement requires parliamentary ratification. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Wednesday, October 22, Mr. Ayariga said the deal was legally sound and …

The Mortuaries and Funeral Facilities Agency (MoFFA) has given all unlicensed mortuaries and funeral homes across the country one week to regularise their operations or face closure. In a statement dated October 22, 2025, MoFFA reminded operators that, under Part Two of the Health Institutions and Facilities Act, 2011 (Act 829), it is mandated to license, control, and regulate all …

The lawyer for Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has dismissed reports suggesting that his client has made a plea bargain offer to the Office of the Attorney-General. According to his counsel, Andy Appiah-Kubi, no such offer has been made, describing the speculation as premature since the case has …

The year-on-year Producer Price Inflation (PPI) for all goods and services in Ghana stood at 3.2% in September 2025, according to the latest data released by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). This marks a 0.2 percentage point increase from the 3.0% recorded in August 2025. However, it reflects a sharp decline of 27.3 percentage points compared to the same period …

Source: Public Affairs Unit, MLJE The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has taken a major step toward promoting safe and healthy workplaces with the launch of Ghana’s maiden National Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Profile, a foundational document designed to guide the formulation of a comprehensive national policy and legislation on occupational safety and health. Launching the Profile in …

Source: Public Affairs Unit, MLJE The Ministry of Labour, Jobs and Employment has launched a new Safety and Compliance Monitoring App, designed to revolutionize workplace inspections, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and strengthen enforcement of occupational safety standards nationwide. Hon. Dr. Abdul – Rashid Hassan Pelpuo (MP), Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, has officially unveiled the application, describing it as “a …

COP30 will take place in Belém in the Brazilian Amazon from 10-21 November, with the Heads of State Summit beforehand on 6-7 November. Key issues on the agenda include: how to step up efforts to limit the world to 1.5 degree warming, how to provide climate finance that supports climate action in developing countries and prioritises local communities, and the …

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has revealed he is in hiding at a “safe place” after what he claims was an attempt on his life, following weeks of mass protests calling for his resignation. In a delayed Facebook Live address on Monday, Rajoelina, 51, alleged that “a group of military personnel and politicians planned to assassinate me.” He did not disclose …

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged China’s continued support to help Ghana harness its natural resource wealth for sustainable development, while also offering access to Beijing’s zero-tariff policy for African nations. President Xi committed during bilateral talks with Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama in Beijing, on the sidelines of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women. The meeting also marked the …