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The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed strong concern over the handling of the investigative report into the death of Charles Amissah, warning that the public naming of medical professionals has exposed them to hostility, threats, and personal risk. The Association’s reaction follows a directive by the Health Minister, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, instructing disciplinary action against health workers implicated in …

The Ministry of Health has directed disciplinary action against seven health professionals from the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital, Greater Accra Regional Hospital, and Police Hospital following an investigation into the death of a road accident victim. The affected medical officers include Dr Aida Druante, Dr Genevieve Adjah, Joy Daisy Nelson, and Salamatu Alhassan of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital; Dr Nina …

The Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT) has issued a two-week ultimatum to government, demanding urgent action over the alleged assault of teachers by military personnel in the Western Region. The incident is reported to have involved officers of the Ghana Armed Forces 2nd Infantry Battalion stationed at Apremdo in Takoradi, sparking outrage among teachers, particularly in the Wassa West …

Ghana has recorded its first inflation increase in 15 consecutive months of disinflation, with headline inflation rising to 3.4% in April 2026 from 3.2% in March, according to new economic data. The reversal marks a potential shift in the country’s inflation trajectory, as price pressures begin to emerge beyond the food sector. Month-on-month consumer prices also rose by 1.0%, suggesting …

The government has transferred GH¢6.1 million to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, also known as Mahama Cares, following salary deductions from President John Dramani Mahama and his political appointees. Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, disclosed in a Facebook post on Thursday, May 7, 2026, that the Controller and Accountant-General had formally notified the government …

Deputy Attorney-General Justice Srem-Sai has dismissed allegations by former Attorney-General Godfred Dame that former National Food and Buffer Stock Company (NAFCO) Chief Executive Officer Hanan Abdul-Wahab was denied access to legal representation following his re-arrest. Speaking to journalists at the High Court in Accra on Thursday, May 7, Justice Srem-Sai described the allegations as baseless and misleading. He further criticised …

The Bono Region is set to host the first-ever Ghana Youth Agriculture Summit on May 22, 2026, in a move aimed at encouraging young people to embrace agriculture as a pathway to economic growth, employment creation, and sustainable development. The event, scheduled to take place in Sunyani, is expected to attract more than 2,000 young participants from across the region. …

Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union (AU) to place the issue of xenophobic attacks against African nationals in South Africa on the agenda of the Eighth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting scheduled for June 24 to 27, 2026, in El Alamein, Egypt. In a diplomatic communication addressed to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Ghana described the matter as one …

The Eastern South Regional Police Command has arrested three suspects and launched a manhunt for several others following a violent daylight machete clash at Akyem Oda New Station, an incident captured in a viral video that left one man with a severed finger. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, May 6, and signed by DSP David Fianko-Okyere of the …

Source: Public Affairs Unit, MLJE Ghana has formalised a strategic partnership with the INSTED Foundation through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement an ambitious youth skills development programme known as the “Skills Farm.” The agreement, led by the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr. Abdul-Rashid Hassan Pelpuo, marks a significant step in expanding employment opportunities …