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Nobody wants to scrap Free SHS but it must be reviewed – Alex Segbefia

A former Health Minister, Alexander Segbefia, has reiterated the importance of reviewing the government’s Free Senior High School (SHS) policy. Discussing the sustainability of Free SHS, Mr Segbefia said while the policy itself is a beneficial social intervention, it needs to be evaluated to ensure its effectiveness. He critiqued the governing New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) proposed Free SHS Bill, noting that …

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Government allocates funds to clear Global Fund commodities at port

The Ministry of Health has announced it has received funds from the Ministry of Finance to clear 64 Global Fund containers currently held at Tema Port. The total amount of GH₵7,429,694.39 will be used to cover demurrage fees and third-party charges, ensuring the prompt release of these vital health supplies. This follows warnings from the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) about …

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Without Finance Minister’s authorisation seal, CAGD and BoG won’t accept on LCs – Jakpa to court

The third accused in the ongoing ambulance case, Richard Jakpa, detailed his standard procedures in dealing with the Ghanaian government as a businessman. According to Mr Jakpa, communications typically originate from Secretaries of Chief Directors or Deputy Ministers, who forward letters to the office of the substantive Minister of Finance. Mr Jakpa explained that, upon receiving these communications, the substantive …

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