Ghana's health and economic future could hinge on a critical tax overhaul-discover why experts are pushing for change.
VAST Ghana has advocated for a comprehensive review of Ghana's excise tax framework, specifically targeting tobacco, alcohol, and sugar-sweetened beverages. This initiative aims to address the increasing burden of non-communicable diseases and enhance domestic revenue mobilization.
Following a tragic death, a corporate lawyer says Ghana's emergency care system has failed - but why should Ghanaians care?
Vicky Bright has criticized Ghana's emergency healthcare system after an investigative report on Charles Amissah's death. The report exposes weaknesses in emergency response-raising questions about the system's ability to provide timely care.
Following a tragic death, a CDD-Ghana rep is calling for major changes to healthcare - but what needs fixing?
CDD-Ghana's Vera Abena Addo is advocating for substantial investment in Ghana's healthcare system. This follows an investigative report into a recent death that exposed critical issues - but what are they?
A system failure, or just a few bad staff? One doctor says Ghana's healthcare crisis goes much deeper - here's why.
Dr. Arthur Kennedy has strongly criticised the report on Charles Amissah's death, arguing that it misses the larger picture. He suggests Ghana's healthcare issues stem from systemic failures - but what exactly needs fixing?
The Ministry of Health claims to have a plan to solve the 'no-bed syndrome' - but will it work?
The Ministry of Health is responding to the hospital bed shortage crisis in Ghana - promising a new system to monitor bed availability. The ministry claims that improvements are on the way, but can they deliver?
A new World Bank strategy seeks to transform health systems in West and Central Africa - but how will they achieve this?
The World Bank has launched a regional strategy to transform health systems in Ghana and other West and Central African countries. The strategy aims to improve health outcomes and support productivity- but what challenges will they face?
UHAS is tackling neonatal infections in the Volta Region- but what challenges will they face?
UHAS has launched a 3-year research initiative at Ho Teaching Hospital, addressing neonatal infections and antimicrobial resistance. The project aims to reduce deaths caused by drug-resistant infections- but what systemic gaps will they uncover?
Charles Amissah's family starts a foundation to address emergency care issues - but why now?
The family of Charles Amissah, a hit-and-run victim, has launched a foundation in his name. Dr. Matilda Amissah says the foundation will address gaps in emergency healthcare - but what prompted this action?
The GRNMA President is pushing for a dedicated authority to oversee emergency healthcare - but why is this so important?
The President of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) is advocating for a more effective emergency governance framework. She emphasized the need for a dedicated authority to improve emergency healthcare delivery - but what changes are needed?
A motorcycle accident victim arrived at three hospitals, but what happened next raises serious questions about emergency care.
A report on Charles Amissah's death reveals failures in Ghana's emergency care system - from ambulance services to hospital triage. The question is now being asked if a series of failures across institutions contributed to a tragic outcome.
